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In Solemn Words and Foundational Documents, Jean-Pierre Morin unpacks the complicated history of Indigenous treaties in Canada.

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"Jean-Pierre Morin’s book is a solid contribution to enhancing appreciation of the fundamental place treaties have in Canada, the issues connected with their history and interpretation, and some of the ways through which we might honour them appropriately." -- Carl Benn, Ryerson University * Canadian Historical Review *

Table of Contents
Timeline Introduction: Reading a Treaty and Overview of Treaties Addressed by Chapter 1. 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty 2. 1760 Huron-British Treaty 3. 1805 Treaty 13 (Toronto Purchase) 4. 1850 Robinson-Huron Treaty 5. 1852 Saanich Treaty 6. 1871 Treaty 1 7. 1899 Treaty 8 8. 1923 Williams Treaty Appendix 1: Cast of Characters Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms

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      Publisher: University of Toronto Press
      Publication Date: 11/12/2018
      ISBN13: 9781487594459, 978-1487594459
      ISBN10: 1487594453
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In Solemn Words and Foundational Documents, Jean-Pierre Morin unpacks the complicated history of Indigenous treaties in Canada.

      Trade Review
      "Jean-Pierre Morin’s book is a solid contribution to enhancing appreciation of the fundamental place treaties have in Canada, the issues connected with their history and interpretation, and some of the ways through which we might honour them appropriately." -- Carl Benn, Ryerson University * Canadian Historical Review *

      Table of Contents
      Timeline Introduction: Reading a Treaty and Overview of Treaties Addressed by Chapter 1. 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty 2. 1760 Huron-British Treaty 3. 1805 Treaty 13 (Toronto Purchase) 4. 1850 Robinson-Huron Treaty 5. 1852 Saanich Treaty 6. 1871 Treaty 1 7. 1899 Treaty 8 8. 1923 Williams Treaty Appendix 1: Cast of Characters Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms

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