National Identity and the Conflict At Oka - Native Belonging and Myths of Postcolonial Nationhood in Canada

Informationen zum Autor Amelia Kalant Klappentext Through readings of literature, canonical history texts, studies of museum displays and media analysis, this work explores the historical formation of myths of Canadian national identity and then how these myths were challenged (and affirmed during the 1990 standoff at Oka. It draws upon history, literary criticism, anthropology, studies in nationalism and ethnicity and post-colonial theory. Zusammenfassung Through readings of literature, canonical history texts, studies of museum displays and media analysis, this work explores the historical formation of myths of Canadian national identity and then how these myths were challenged and affirmed during the 1990 standoff at Oka. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. An Introduction to Golf Course Wars 2. Construction of Canadian Myths of Identity 3. Displacing the Native in Canadian Histories 4. Cultural Displays: Inside the Canadian Museum of Civilization 5. At the Barricades 6. Interventions Conclusion: Myths of Disappearance and Alternative Remembrance

Product details

• Authors: Amelia Kalant
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.04.2004
• EAN: 9780415947329
• ISBN: 978-0-415-94732-9
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Indigenous Peoples and Politics; Indigenous Peoples and Politics
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education