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Socialist Seminar- Bryan Palmer Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada’s Origins 1500-1890
January 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: | 1524 Dunton Tower |
Cost: | Free |
Bryan Palmer - Colonialism & Capitalism: Canada's Origins 1500-1890
Explore the contested history of Canada in A People’s History of Canada: Colonization and Capitalism. Bryan Palmer, a leading historian of labour and social movements, weaves together groundbreaking research to examine colonial practices that displaced Indigenous peoples and the rise of capitalism that shaped resource exploitation and wealth distribution. This compelling narrative challenges traditional accounts and reimagines the complex threads of Canada's past.