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Jemmy Jock Bird, the son of a Cree woman and an English trader employed by the Hudson's Bay Company, has become part of the mythology of the mountain man era.

This collection of articles by Canadian scholars adds to a growing literature that examines the nature of the entrepreneurial process at the national and regional levels.

The Scots in Canada made their mark as explorers, fur traders, soldiers, business leaders, prime ministers and more. Ex-pat Paul Cowan marks their journey from his native land to the New World.

For generations, the Polish have been among the top 10 immigrants to Canada.

From the moment explorer Giovanni Caboto stepped onto Canadian soil, Italians have left their footprints on Canadian history.

French explorers first came to the New World seeking uncharted lands and unprecedented wealth.

Jeff Pearce's irreverent romp through the annals of the history of the English in Canada: * This was the territory that England used as the staging ground for many battles and wars with the Fr

How the Chinese Created Canada provides an in-depth look at the triumphs and struggles of one of Canada's most vibrant communities.

Across the country and throughout time, Blacks have played pivotal roles in the unfolding of Canadian history.

The stories told in this collection, though tragic for many, illustrate the steadfast determination and courage of people in the face of misfortune and extreme distress.

Spooks and spirits, ghosts and goblins, witches and the weird...it's Halloween...one of the most widely celebrated holidays of the year.

Icky, sticky, slimy and smelly - the human body is amazing, but it's pretty nasty sometimes too! Find answersto your questions about your body: Whay are boogers green?

Biographies of the great chiefs Sitting Bull, Chief Joseph, Quanah Parker, Red Cloud, Sequoyah, and Louis Riel. Vol.

Traditional leadership is a factor that has long been overlooked in evaluations of rural local government in much of contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa.

Daniel Auger's grandmother was the greatest storyteller he ever knew. In her soft voice, she spoke of heroes and giants, of evil deeds and mysterious spirits.