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Australia is also a commonwealth realm which means they retain queen elizabeth ii as their head of state, although in theory her majesty withholds special executive powers in reserve, she is uniquely written in to the canadian constitution. The second edition of this wideranging survey of writing in english by canadian native people brings together in one volume some of the best work from a literature that has formed a solid part of canadian literature. I have an english lesson with my teacher once a week since dec 2009. Contemporary native literature in canada a study of significant works by native writers who give voice to their experience in canada. Leif ericsson attempts to settle canada but a combination of fierce natives, rough seas, a cooling climate drive him and his people away. Is canada still a territory of great britainengland, or.
Native canadian definition, a person born in canada of american indian or inuit descent. Indigenous canadians, also known as aboriginal canadians, are the indigenous peoples within the boundaries of canada. For example, recently a toronto businessman found that to sell edible underwear in his adult entertainment store, hed need a food license. Indigenous peoples of canada questia online library. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading talk english.
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