The Reading Room
April 2026
This collection of biographies celebrates the achievements of Saskatchewan women in diverse fields such as public service, education, athletics, the arts, military adventures, and other areas where women's presence was absent or rare.
Explores two major themes in Canadian history: the colonial practices that pushed aside Indigenous peoples, and the role of capitalism in determining how resources were exploited and who would reap the benefits.
Captures the experiences of Saskatchewan women who homesteaded with land in their own names. Highlights their achievements, disappointments, and failures while demonstrating their contributions to Saskatchewan agriculture.
Schofield, a member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, was adopted as part of the 60s Scoop and raised in Saskatoon. He tells the story of his struggles with childhood sexual assault, FASD, and addiction, and how he helps others on the same path.
From the late 1930s to the 1950s, the teenager emerged as a distinct and ideal market segment. Rollwagen explores how retailers and advertisers attempted to shape the look, bodies, and behaviour of young Canadians.
Treaties cover much of Canada and make it possible for all of us to live, work, play, and profit on these Lands. The authors untangle the complexities of treaties and help readers understand all our rights and responsibilities.
Bridging the gap between economics and political science, Kimakova helps analysts predict future policy choices in different political environments and uncover both the intended and unintended consequences of government actions.
Crucial conversations have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. The authors provide skills to ensure every conversation, especially difficult ones, leads to the results you want.
Lande tells the true story of William Hallett, a self-proclaimed loyal half-breed of the Red River Settlement and a sworn enemy of Louis Riel. Overlooked by history, this is the story of a remarkable Métis man.
Presents a history of the Canadian military from the perspective of its victims. Exposes the reality of Canadian wars and military culture despite the mythologies of Canada as an agent for international peacekeeping and humanitarianism.
Celebrates scientists who have had to fight for their revolutionary ideas to be accepted—from Darwin to Pasteur to modern day Nobel Prize winners. Shows how the scientific community can improve by making small changes.
Examines the forces shaping our lives in an able capitalist world. Reminds us that for our own well-being and that of generations to come we must forge a less destructive and more nurturing way of life.
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