BNA Act ~ Words That Shaped Canada
Confederation? Constitution? How does it all work together? Trace the story of how Canada and its Parliament began.
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In this video, Mr. McMurtry will expose false narratives with a look at an iconic painting titled The Scream, by Cree artist, Kent Mugman. This work is intended to be propagandist because it’s not an accurate history. It speaks volumes about the official narrative on Indian residential schools. Art Featured: The Scream by Kent Mugman…