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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Powerful, funny, moving and personal, Lake of the Prairies is a richly layered exploration of the ubiquitous childhood question: where do I come from? Warren Cariou's story of origin begins in the boreal Saskatchewan landscape of rock, water and muskeg that is Meadow Lake -- ensconced in the ethos of the north, where there is magic in a story and fiction is worth much more than fact. Grounded in the fertile soil of Meadow Lake are two historical traditions -- Native and settler. Warren Cariou's maternal grandparents were European immigrants who cleared acres of dense forest and turned it into pasture. This land also held traces of centuries of Cree settlement -- arrowheads, spear points and stone hammers, which Cariou stumbled upon as a boy. Though the tragic story of how these traditions came to share the same home would remain buried from Warren until much later, history's painful legacy was much in view. In the schoolyard and on the street corners Warren witnessed the discrimination, anger and fear directed at the town's Cree and Metis populations -- prejudices he absorbed as his own. As an adult, Warren Cariou has been forced to confront the politics of race in Meadow Lake. He learned that a rambunctious Native schoolmate could be involved in a torture and murder that would shock the world. And then Warren discovered family secrets kept hidden for generations, secrets that would alter forever Warren's sense of identity and belonging in Meadow Lake. In the tradition of Wallace Stegner's classic Wolf Willow, Lake of the Prairies is an intimate and provocative memoir.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Fr. Paul Nelson was born and raised in southern Minnesota, and has served the people of that area during the entire 50+ years of his career as a priest. This is the heartwarming story, written in his own words, of his efforts to serve the people he loves as educator, administrator, and most of all as confessor and friend. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Religious ceremonies were an inseparable part of Aboriginal traditional life, reinforcing social, economic, and political values. However, missionaries and government officials with ethnocentric attitudes of cultural superiority decreed that Native dances and ceremonies were immoral or un-Christian and an impediment to the integration of the Native population into Canadian society. Beginning in 1885, the Department of Indian Affairs implemented a series of amendments to the Canadian Indian Act, designed to eliminate traditional forms of religious expression and customs, such as the Sun Dance, the Midewiwin, the Sweat Lodge, and giveaway ceremonies.However, the amendments were only partially effective. Aboriginal resistance to the laws took many forms; community leaders challenged the legitimacy of the terms and the manner in which the regulations were implemented, and they altered their ceremonies, the times and locations, the practices, in an attempt both to avoid detection and to placate the agents who enforced the law.Katherine Pettipas views the amendments as part of official support for the destruction of indigenous cultural systems. She presents a critical analysis of the administrative policies and considers the effects of government suppression of traditional religious activities on the whole spectrum of Aboriginal life, focussing on the experiences of the Plains Cree from the mid-1880s to 1951, when the regulations pertaining to religious practices were removed from the Act. She shows how the destructive effects of the legislation are still felt in Aboriginal communities today, and offers insight into current issues of Aboriginal spirituality, including access to and use of religious objects held in museum repositories, protection of sacred lands and sites, and the right to indigenous religious practices in prison.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. With detailed information on over four hundred species and cultivars of trees and shrubs for our climate, Best Trees and Shrubs for the Prairies includes tried-and-true favourites and many little-known or new and exciting trees and shrubs that have proven their worth on the prairies and plains.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. With detailed information on over four hundred species and cultivars of trees and shrubs for our climate, Best Trees and Shrubs for the Prairies includes tried-and-true favourites and many little-known or new and exciting trees and shrubs that have proven their worth on the prairies and plains.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In their myriad forms, fields are the one of the most familiar and well-tended parts of the countryside and have been so for millennia. They are places in which we work and play, tranquil spaces to be explored or simply admired from afar. This text combines many aspects, including history, natural history, folklore, food, and armchair travel.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In their myriad forms, fields are the one of the most familiar and well-tended parts of the countryside and have been so for millennia. They are places in which we work and play, tranquil spaces to be explored or simply admired from afar. This text combines many aspects, including history, natural history, folklore, food, and armchair travel. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Come explore these unique and fascinating American destinations: public parks, forests, waterways, trails, rivers, and cultural landmarks! National Parks USA profiles the hidden gems that will inspire every kind of explorer.  Nearly 200 entries.  Packed with full-color photos.  Filled with lesser-known recreation areas and other sites that rarely attract crowds of tourists.  Entries are highlighted with relevant stats, background histories, and unique attractions.  Hardcover, 144 pages.  National Parks USA is the perfect book to inspire your next road trip.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Come explore these unique and fascinating American destinations: public parks, forests, waterways, trails, rivers, and cultural landmarks! National Parks USA profiles the hidden gems that will inspire every kind of explorer.  Nearly 200 entries.  Packed with full-color photos.  Filled with lesser-known recreation areas and other sites that rarely attract crowds of tourists.  Entries are highlighted with relevant stats, background histories, and unique attractions.  Hardcover, 144 pages.  National Parks USA is the perfect book to inspire your next road trip.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Prairies are found around the world In this title, readers will learn about what makes these vast, grassy expanses special through vivid photos and engaging text. Chapters highlight prairie soil and climate, introduce plants and animals, and explore how humans and prairies interact. Features profile a notable example, show off animal life, and more. Get ready to journey through a sea of grass in this leveled title.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Prairies are found around the world In this title, readers will learn about what makes these vast, grassy expanses special through vivid photos and engaging text. Chapters highlight prairie soil and climate, introduce plants and animals, and explore how humans and prairies interact. Features profile a notable example, show off animal life, and more. Get ready to journey through a sea of grass in this leveled title.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Discover the rugged and beautiful landscape that inspired Theodore Roosevelt to become our nation's foremost conservationist. Come and explore a region rich in scenery and history, and which is still home to prairie dogs, bison, elk, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep. With tips on choosing the right trip, how to prepare, and expert guidance along the way, this book is sure to become a much-used reference for anyone interested in hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding the nearly 300 miles of trails in the Badlands of western North Dakota. This guidebook includes invaluable, detailed descriptions and updated maps of: · All of the trails in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. · The surrounding Dakota Prairie Grasslands. · The Maah Daah Hey Trail, a 144-mile single track trail. · Completed sections of the North Country National Scenic Trail. · Trails at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. · Trails in the state parks of western North Dakota. There is also expanded coverage of the · Painted Canyon Trail. · Roundup Trail. · Lone Tree Loop Trail. · Ice Caves. · Cottonwood-Bennett-Maah Daah Hey loop. Featuring maps, photographs, and geological and historical notes, this book is a great, multi-use guide to this incredible region.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Discover the rugged and beautiful landscape that inspired Theodore Roosevelt to become our nation's foremost conservationist. Come and explore a region rich in scenery and history, and which is still home to prairie dogs, bison, elk, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep. With tips on choosing the right trip, how to prepare, and expert guidance along the way, this book is sure to become a much-used reference for anyone interested in hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding the nearly 300 miles of trails in the Badlands of western North Dakota. This guidebook includes invaluable, detailed descriptions and updated maps of: · All of the trails in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. · The surrounding Dakota Prairie Grasslands. · The Maah Daah Hey Trail, a 144-mile single track trail. · Completed sections of the North Country National Scenic Trail. · Trails at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. · Trails in the state parks of western North Dakota. There is also expanded coverage of the · Painted Canyon Trail. · Roundup Trail. · Lone Tree Loop Trail. · Ice Caves. · Cottonwood-Bennett-Maah Daah Hey loop. Featuring maps, photographs, and geological and historical notes, this book is a great, multi-use guide to this incredible region.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.