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This article challenges the ideological position that denies the historical existence of Métis in Québec. Responding to accusations such that Eastern Métis are "zombies" with no "living" traditions, this paper has two objectives. First, it explores some political and juridical elements that help explain the emergence of such reactionary rhetoric. It then presents the oral tradition of Marie-Louise Riel, reported as protecting the Métis leader in the Outaouais region during his political exile. Through the exploration of this oral history, we offer examples of Eastern-Western Métis kinship and solidarity that defy the territorial reification of Métis culture as being a West-only phenomenon. Together, the evidence compiled and reviewed offers compelling reasons to assert that the Outaouais Métis are bearers of a distinct identity—an identity that many of their descendants still value today. ; This article challenges the ideological position that denies the historical existence of Métis in Québec. Responding to accusations such that Eastern Métis are "zombies" with no "living" traditions, this paper has two objectives. First, it explores some political and juridical elements that help explain the emergence of such reactionary rhetoric. It then presents the oral tradition of Marie-Louise Riel, reported as protecting the Métis leader in the Outaouais region during his political exile. Through the exploration of this oral history, we offer examples of Eastern-Western Métis kinship and solidarity that defy the territorial reification of Métis culture as being a West-only phenomenon. Together, the evidence compiled and reviewed offers compelling reasons to assert that the Outaouais Métis are bearers of a distinct identity—an identity that many of their descendants still value today.

Foreword -- Celebrating the Long Reach of Lou Kriesberg -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- On Louis Kriesberg -- 1 Kriesberg Reflections: Discovering Constructive Ways of Peacemaking -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Growing up in Chicago -- 1.3 The University of Chicago, 1945-1953 -- 1.4 Columbia University, 1953-1956 -- 1.5 Cologne and Chicago, 1956-1962 -- 1.6 Early Years at Syracuse University, 1962-1972 -- 1.7 Expanding Conflict Resolution, 1973-1985 -- 1.8 Building PARC, 1986-1994 -- 1.9 Deepening and Spreading My Work, After 1994 -- References -- 2 Louis Kriesberg's Comprehensive Bibliography

Best known for his theories of ideology and its impact on politics and culture, Louis Althusser revolutionized Marxist theory. His writing changed the face of literary and cultural studies, and continues to influence political modes of criticism such as feminism, postcolonialism and queer theory. Beginning with an introduction to the context of Marxist theory, this book goes on to explain:* how Althusser interpreted and developed Marx's work * the political implications of reading * ideology and its significance for culture and criticism * Althusser's aesthetic criticism of literature, theatre

This short biography of Louise Arbour outlines the career, accomplishments, & challenges facing this Canadian jurist who gave up her seat on the Supreme Court to become the UN's new high commissioner for human rights. Born in Montreal in 1947, raised by her mother & crediting a strict Catholic school for girls with formation of her character, Arbour entered the male-dominated legal profession in the 1960's, dabbled with Quebec nationalism, & was heavily influenced by Canada's decision to impose the War Measures Act & martial law in 1970, to which she draws parallels to the current war on terror. She served as chief war crimes prosecutor for Rwanda & Yugoslavia at The Hague, & brings her remarkable professional experience, strength of character, & ability to form good working relationships to her new post, which requires her to be part activist, part diplomat, & part politician. Confronting China & US abuses in the war on terror will be just one of the challenges facing her. L. Kehl