Category Archives: Cities

A brief history of Alaska statehood (1867-1959)

Posted on June 3, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(June 3, 2003) This brief history of Alasta statehood considers the region in the political and imaginative contexts of (contiguous) United States history and emphasizes certain themes revealed in this effort. Continue reading →

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What is the western Canada concept ?

Posted on May 29, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 29, 2003) Independence for Western Canada, chosen by the people of each of the four Western provinces and northern territories in a referendum. Continue reading →

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Power-less Ontario

Posted on May 29, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 29, 2003) Ontario government ‘solved’ a power problem that didn’t exist and got itself high prices and power shortages as a result. Continue reading →

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Petition to our provincial government

Posted on May 29, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 29, 2003) We the undersigned citizens of Western Canada, desire to escape the long-standing grivances which we have experienced by reason of the nation of Canada at the hands of its government at Ottawa. Continue reading →

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Jacques Parizeau’s famous defeat speech

Posted on May 27, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 27, 2003) Parizeau’s speech to “Oui” supporters after their humiliating defeat on October 30, 1995. Continue reading →

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