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Culture in Canadian literature: A look at indigenous writing in Canada
Full text linkIn this article, I will be exploring how the blending of Indigenous cultures in Canada is represented in Canadian Literature. In particular, I will be exploring the representation of two separate cultures coming together in writer and poet E. Pauline Johnson’s work. In a time of colonisation and settlement, Johnson’s mixed heritage offers an interesting perspective on the cultures that form part of the backbone of Canada today. Throughout this article I will refer to the poems ‘Canadian Born’, ‘Brant, A Memorial Ode’, ‘A Cry from an Indian Wife’ and ‘Happy Hunting Grounds’
A Review of Jessica McDiarmid\u27s \u27Highway of Tears: a true story of racism, indifference an the pursuit of justice for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls\u27
No full textHow Jessica McDiarmid Tackles and Highlights One of Canada’s Darkest Secrets
Heartbreaking, Astonishing, Controversial: Baldwin
Full text linkHeartbreaking, Astonishing, Controversial: Baldwin, by Ellie Naylo
Tulagaq: Mythology, nature and indigenous belief in Zachariah Wells\u27 \u27Unsettled\u27
No full textThis article looks at the ways in which the Indigenous peoples of Canada, predominantly Inuit, and their relationship with nature are presented in Zacariah Wells’ collection of poetry, Unsettled. Addressing the relationship between colonists and native peoples, as well as exploring cultural elements of mythology and belief, this article aims to analyse the ways in which Wells depicts the presentation, perception and destruction of Inuit tradition and culture
Comics in Canada
Full text linkThis journal article adds to the main discussion of the journal, which is to highlight the different ways culture is represented in Canadian Literature, but mainly to answer the questions: What is Canadian Literature, and what does Canadian Literature entail?This journal article specifically will explore the development and the values of comic books and graphic novels in Canada. It will draw upon the vast history of comics in Canadian Literature, specifically looking at when and how graphic novels started gaining popularity. It will also zoom in on the drawbacks and negatives that comics have faced in literature, such as the law that was introduced in 1948 which banned all comic books which depicted crime and violence.1In the world of literature, comics have become more prevalent and are becoming more popular in recent years. Well-known Canadian authors like Margaret Atwood have included the use of graphic novels in their body of work, which is a testament to the advancement of comic books in Canadian Literature.This article will draw upon scholarly articles such as, ‘Comics and Canadian Literature’ by Brenna Clarke Gray, as well as articles like, ‘Editorial Cartooning’ by The Herb Block Foundation, and ‘The Story Behind Canada’s first ever Comic Book’ by Justin Chandler
Film review of \u27Jordan River Anderson The Messenger\u27
No full textFilm review of \u27Jordan River Anderson The Messenger\u2