The Honourable John Norquay: Indigenous Premier, Canadian Statesman - Hardcover
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The Honourable John Norquay: Indigenous Premier, Canadian Statesman - Hardcover
$39.95
by Gerald Friesen (Author)
WINNER J.W. Dafoe Prize (2025)
WINNER CLIO History Prize (Prairies), Canadian Historical Association (2025)
WINNER Manitoba Day Award, Scholarly Publication (2025)
WINNER Margaret McWilliams Award, Scholarly History (2024)
The life and times of the Premier from Red River
John Norquay, orphan and prodigy, was a leader among the Scots Cree peoples of western Canada. Born in the Red River Settlement, he farmed, hunted, traded, and taught school before becoming a legislator, cabinet minister, and, from 1878 to 1887, premier of Manitoba.
Once described as Louis Riel's alter ego, he skirmished with prime minister John A. Macdonald, clashed with railway baron George Stephen, and endured racist taunts while championing the interests of the Prairie West in battles with investment bankers, Ottawa politicians, and the CPR. His contributions to the development of Canada's federal system and his dealings with issues of race and racism deserve attention today.
Recounted here by Canadian historian Gerald Friesen, Norquay's life story ignites contemporary conversations around the nature of empire and Canada's own imperial past. Drawing extensively on recently opened letters and financial papers that offer new insights into his business, family, and political life, Friesen reveals Norquay to be a thoughtful statesman and generous patriarch. This masterful biography of the Premier from Red River sheds welcome light on a neglected historical figure and a tumultuous time for Canada and Manitoba.
Number of Pages: 619
Dimensions: 1.81 x 9.18 x 6.61 IN
Publication Date: April 12, 2024
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