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The iconic north : cultural constructions of Aboriginal life in postwar Canada /

From 19th century exploration narratives to twentieth century screenings of Nanook of the North, Canada's far North has always commanded a strong fascination, tinged with romanticism and exoticism, for non-Aboriginal peoples. Contact Zones explores a range of Canadian textual and visual depicti...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sangster, Joan, 1952- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Vancouver : UBC Press, [2016]
Subjects:	Indians in popular culture > Canada. Popular culture > Canada.

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