A Short History of Indians in Canada
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A Short History of Indians in Canada is a satirical short story collection by Indigenous author Thomas King that critiques colonialism, stereotypes, and contemporary Indigenous–settler relations in Canada.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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satirical literature ⓘ short story collection ⓘ |
| author | Thomas King NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| critiques |
colonial policies in Canada
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mainstream Canadian culture ⓘ popular stereotypes about Indigenous peoples ⓘ |
| depicts | tensions between Indigenous communities and Canadian society ⓘ |
| explores |
impact of stereotypes on Indigenous identities
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intersection of tradition and modernity in Indigenous communities ⓘ power dynamics between Indigenous peoples and settlers ⓘ |
| focusesOn | contemporary Indigenous life in Canada ⓘ |
| genre |
Indigenous literature
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satire ⓘ short stories ⓘ |
| hasCreatorBackground | Thomas King is of Cherokee and Greek descent NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCreatorEthnicity | Indigenous ⓘ |
| hasForm | prose fiction ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Indigenous ⓘ |
| hasTitleStory | A Short History of Indians in Canada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | contemporary Indigenous Canadian literature ⓘ |
| literaryStyle |
humour
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irony ⓘ satire ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Indigenous–settler relations in Canada
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colonialism ⓘ cultural identity ⓘ media representation of Indigenous peoples ⓘ racism ⓘ stereotypes of Indigenous peoples ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
exploration of Indigenous–settler relations
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use of humour to address serious political issues ⓘ |
| setting | Canada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
Indigenous peoples in Canada
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history and legacy of colonialism in Canada ⓘ |
| targetAudience | adult readers ⓘ |
| uses | satirical scenarios to expose prejudice ⓘ |
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