10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada - Aaron W. Hughes

Category: History, Misc. Non-fiction

Written by Aaron W. Hughes
Read by Tyler Hyrchuk
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps

10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada
By: Aaron W. Hughes
Narrated by: Tyler Hyrchuk
Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
Release date: 03-14-23
Unabridged Audiobook
Language: English
Publisher: The University of Alberta Press

Publisher’s summary

Revisiting ten notable days from recent history, Aaron W. Hughes invites listeners to think about the tensions, events, and personalities that make Canada distinct. These indelible dates interweave to offer an account of the political, social, cultural, and demographic forces that have shaped the modern nation. The diverse episodes include the enactment of the War Measures Act, hockey’s Summit Series, the patriation of the Constitution, the Multiculturalism Act, the École Polytechnique Massacre, victories for gay rights, Quebec’s second referendum on secession, The Tragically Hip’s farewell concert, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and ongoing Black equality struggles. Each day represents a window on contemporary Canada, jumpstarting reflection and conversation about who we are as a nation and how we got here. 10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada is the perfect guide for all those curious about the forces that shape our country and about how we understand our place in the world.

©2022 Aaron W. Hughes (P)2023 The University of Alberta Press