Hidden in plain sight : contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian identity and culture. Volume 2

Part 1: Economic and Community Development -- Aboriginal People and the Fur Trade / R. Wesley Heber -- Profile of John Charles Bernard / Jocelyn Orbreiter -- 'In the Midst of Plenty and Comfort': The Contribution of the Native Labour of the Lake Winnipeg Regionduring an Era of Economic Growth, ca. 1870-1915 / Frank J. Tough --Profile of David Gabriel Tuccaro / Jocelyn Orbeiter -- Profile of James Edward (Ed) Williams / Holly Bauer --Walking Tall: Mohawk Ironworkers / Edwinna von Baeyer -- Profile of Dorothy Grant / Brandi Durda -- Labour relations in the Rupert's Land Fur Trade and the Formation of Metis Identity / Leanna Parker. Part 2:Environment -- Profile of Cindy Kenny-Gilday / Krista Whitehead -- Mining on Aboriginal Lands / Gerard Duhaime, Nick Bernard, And Andree Caron -- Profile of Matthew Coon Come / Krista Whitehead -- Native Environmental Justice: Duty to Consult and Walpole Island / Robert Vanwynsberghe, Sean Edwards, Dean Jacobs, And Feruza Abdjaliev -- AProfileof Nellie J. Cournoyea / Aleta Ambrose. Part 3: Education -- Profile of Olive Patricia Dickason / Yvonne Pratt -- Elders' Teachings about Indigenous Storywork for Education / Jo-Ann Archibald -- Profile of Verna Jane Kirkness / Nicole Rosen -- Narrating Cultural Contact in Northern British Columbia: The Contributions of Gitksan and Tsimshian Oral Traditions to Canadian Historiography / Andrew Nurse --Profile of Marlene Brant Castellano / Brian Calliou -- The Master of Life and the Person of Evolution: Indigenous Influence on Canadian Philosophy / J. Douglas Rabb -- Profile of Beverly (Buffy) Sainte-Marie / Michael Muzecha -- Canada -- Its Cradle, Its Name, Its Spirit: The Stadaconan Contribution to Canadian Culture and Identity / Georges E. Sioui -- Profile of Malcolm King / Paul Millar --Transformations: A Sto:lo-Coast Salish Historical Atlas / David A. Smith -- Profile of Marie Ann Battiste / Brian Calliou. Part 4: Politics and Northern Power -- Profile of Thelma Chalifoux / Myles Wieselman -- Profile of Elijah Harper / Byron Browne -- White Paper / Red Paper: Aboriginal Contributions to Canadian Politics and Government / David A. Smith -- Profile of Paul Okalik / Monique Deslauriers -- Profile of Susan Aglukark / Taban Behin -- Canada's Eyes and Earsin Northern Communities: Aboriginal Peoples in the Canadian Rangers / P. Whitney Lackenbauer -- Profile of Rosemarie Esther Kuptana / Julia Arndt. Part 5:Arts and Culture -- Profile of Jamie (Robbie) Robertson / Jennifer Grainger -- Yesterday's Dream and Today's Reality: Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg -- Adapting to Urban Life in Canada / William (Bill) Shead -- Profile of Tantoo Cardinal / Valerie Kynaston -- An Emerging Narrative: Aboriginal Contributions to Canadian Architecture / Wanda Dalla Costa -- Profile of Alexandre (Alex) Simeon Janvier / Phyllis Chau -- Heartbeats: Native Music in Aboriginal and Canadian Life / Brian Wright-Mcleod -- Profile of Gilbert (Gil) Cardinal / Jeff Moulton -- Profile of Maria Campbell / Sherry Burgar -- Profile of Alanis Obomsawin / Jocelyn Orbeiter. Part 6: Conclusion -- Our Aboriginal Vision for Canada / Cora J. Voyageur, David R. Newhouse, and Dan Beavon -- Profile of Georges Henry Erasmus / Ondine Park -- Appendix: Recognition of Aboriginal Achievements / Abby Gabora and Andrew Calliou. The History Of Aboriginal People In Canada As Taught In Schools And Depicted In The Media Tends To Focus On Aboriginal Displacement From Native Lands And The Social And Cultural Disruption That This Displacement Has Entailed. Native People Are Often Portrayed As Passive Victims Of European Colonization And Government Policy, A Picture That, Even When Well Intentioned, Not Only Is Demeaning But Also Does Little To Truly Represent The Role That Aboriginal Peoples Have Played In Canadian Life. Hidden In Plain Sight Adds Another Dimension To The Sotry, Showinthe Extraordinary Contributions That Aboriginal Peoples Have Made - And Coninue To Make - To The Canadian Experience. Profile Of Chief Dan George / Christine Armstrong -- Treaties And The Evolution Of Canada / Jean-pierre Morin -- Profile Of Harold Cardinal / Catherine Clennet -- Treaties And Aboriginal-government Relations, 1945-2000 / Michael Cassidy -- Profile Of Albert ('billy') Diamond / Alan Cho -- The Art Of Survival / Maria Von Finckenstein -- Profile Of Norval Morrisseau / Amanda Sellar -- Connecting The Artists With The Art / Marybelle Mitchell -- Profile Of Daphne Odjig / Renee Vardy -- Nunavut Territory: Communications And Political Development In The Canadian North / Gail Guthrie Valaskakis -- Profile Of Kenojuak Ashevak / Jennifer Sing -- Natives And Newcomers In The New World: Maritime Furniture And The Interaction Of Cultures / Jane L. Cook -- Profile Of Robert Charles Davidson / Domenyk Leach -- Contributions To Canadian Art By Aboriginal Contemporary Artists / Gerald Mcmaster -- Profile Of Allen Sapp / Laura Nimilowich --^ First Peoples Literature In Canada / Kateri Akiwenzie-damm -- Profile Of Jeannnette C. Armstrong / Angela Shepard -- Aboriginal Literatures: A Distinctive Genre Within Canadian Literature / Jeannette C. Armstrong -- Profile Of Tomson Highway / Nancy Luu -- Aboriginal Voices: Canada's Aboriginal Peoples In Their Own Words / Cheryl Isaacs -- Profile Of Basil H. Johnston / Kimberly Bruce -- Laughing Till Your Face Is Red / Drew Hayden Taylor -- Profile Of Emily Pauline Johnson / Cash Rowe -- Profile Of Anna Mae Pictou Aquash / Natasha Joachim -- Getting Tough On Crime The Aboriginal Way: Alternative Justice Initiatives In Canada / Katherine Beaty Chiste -- Profile Of John Joseph (j.j.) Harper / Janet Trace -- Aboriginal Peoples And The Canadian Criminal Justice System / Caroll Laprairie -- Profile Of Helen Betty Osborne / Stephanie Pyne -- Innuit Names: The People Who Love You / Valerie Alia -- Profile Of John Kim Bell / Nashila Dharshi --^ Aboriginal Peoples And Canada's Conscience / Russel Lawrence Barsh -- Profile Of Freda Ahenakew / Amber Mcginnis -- Hiding In 'plane' View: Aboriginal Identities And A Fur-trrade Company Family Through Seven Generations / David T. Mcnab -- Profile Of Douglas Joseph Henry Cardinal / Mary Cummings -- Aboriginal Peooples And The Canoe / Bruce W. Hodgins And Bryan Poirier -- Profile Of Sharon Anne And Shirley Anne Firth / Roland Simon -- The Qimmiq / Bryan Cummins -- Profile Of Alwyn Morris / Leona Furgason -- 'eminently Canadian': Indigenous Sports And Canadian Identity In Victorian Montreal / Gillian Poulter -- Profile Of Wayne 'gino' Odjick / Amy Deller -- Aboriginal Rodeo Cowboys: The Good Times And The Bad / Morgan Baillargeon -- Profile Of Thomas Charles Longboat / Roland Simon -- Aboriginal Contributions To Canadian Culture And Identity In Wartime: English Canada's Image Of The 'indian' And The Fall Of France, 1940 / R. Scott Sheffield --^ Profile Of Thomas George Prince / Jennifer Aragon -- Multiple Points Of Light: Grounds For Optimism Among First Naitons In Canada / J. Rick Ponting And Cora J. Voyageur -- Profile Of Larry Philip ('phi') Fontaine / Sophie Bonneau. Edited By David R. Newhouse, Cora J. Voyageur, Dan Beavon. Includes Bibliographical References.

The history of Aboriginal people in Canada taught in schools and depicted in the media tends to focus on Aboriginal displacement from native lands and the consequent social and cultural disruptions they have endured. Collectively, they are portrayed as passive victims of European colonization and government policy, and, even when well intentioned, these depictions are demeaning and do little to truly represent the role Aboriginal peoples have played in Canadian life. Hidden in Plain Sight adds another dimension to the story, showing the extraordinary contributions Aboriginal peoples have made - and continue to make - to the Canadian experience.

From treaties to contemporary arts and literatures, Aboriginal peoples have helped to define Canada and have worked to secure a place of their own making in Canadian culture. For this volume, editors David R. Newhouse, Cora J. Voyageur, and Daniel J.K. Beavon have brought together leading scholars and other impassioned voices, and together, they give full treatment to the Aboriginal contribution to Canada's intellectual, political, economic, social, historic, and cultural landscapes. Included are profiles of several leading figures such as actor Chief Dan George, artist Norval Morrisseau, author Tomson Highway, activist Anna Mae Pictou Aquash, and politician Phil Fontaine, among others. Canada simply would not be what it is today without these contributions. The first of two volumes, Hidden in Plain Sight is key to understanding and appreciating Canadian society and will be essential reading for generations to come.

The acclaimed and accessible Hidden in Plain Sight series showcases the extraordinary contributions made by Aboriginal peoples to Canadian identity and culture. This collection features new accounts of Aboriginal peoples working hard to improve their lives and those of other Canadians, and serves as a powerful contrast to narratives that emphasize themes of victimhood, displacement, and cultural disruption.

In this second volume of the series, leading scholars and other experts pay tribute to the enduring influence of Aboriginal peoples on Canadian economic and community development, environmental initiatives, education, politics, and arts and culture. Interspersed are profiles of many significant Aboriginal figures, including singer-songwriter and educator Buffy Sainte-Marie, politician Elijah Harper, entrepreneur Dave Tuccaro, and musician Robbie Robertson. Hidden in Plain Sight continues to enrich and broaden our understandings of Aboriginal and Canadian history, while providing inspiration for a new generation of leaders and luminaries.

The acclaimed and accessible Hidden in Plain Sight series showcases the extraordinary contributions made by Aboriginal peoples to Canadian identity and culture. This collection features new accounts of Aboriginal peoples working hard to improve their lives and those of other Canadians, and serves as a powerful contrast to narratives that emphasize themes of victimhood, displacement, and cultural disruption. In this second volume of the series, leading scholars and other experts pay tribute to the enduring influence of Aboriginal peoples on Canadian economic and community development, environmental initiatives, education, politics, and arts and culture. Interspersed are profiles of many significant Aboriginal figures, including singer-songwriter and educator Buffy Sainte-Marie, politician Elijah Harper, entrepreneur Dave Tuccaro, and musician Robbie Robertson. Hidden in Plain Sight continues to enrich and broaden our understandings of Aboriginal and Canadian history, while providing inspiration for a new generation of leaders and luminaries. John Ralston Saul, writing in Reflections of a Siamese Twin Canada at the end of the Twentieth Century, argues that Canada is founded upon three pillars: English, French, and Aboriginal.