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Synopsis
An account of the 1996 negotiations that took place between the mining company and the First Nations, Inuit, and Northwest Territories when diamonds were discovered in Canada's Arctic in 1996. Bielawski, a member of the First Nations team involved in the negotiations, describes her personal experiences of events from corporate meetings to sacred ceremonies with grace and insight, with vivid descriptions of the individuals who were most closely involved in the process. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author
Ellen Bielawski is Dean of the School of Native Studies at the University of Alberta.
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Rogue Diamonds: The Rush for Northern Riches on Dene Land
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Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver, B.C., 2003
ISBN 10: 1550549502
ISBN 13: 9781550549508
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+, Not Price Clipped. Review copy. Complete number line from 1 to 5; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with black and white maps. Book. Seller Inventory # 013642
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Rogue Diamonds: The Rush for Northern Riches on Dene Land
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Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.1550549502.VG
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Rogue Diamonds
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Douglas & McIntyre Ltd, 2003
ISBN 10: 1550549502
ISBN 13: 9781550549508
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Seller: The Next Page, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition 2003. First printing. price clipped. Signed on Title page. Wrapped in mylar. Seller Inventory # 978155054950C
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Rogue Diamonds: The Rush for Northern Riches on Dene Land
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Douglas & McIntyre Ltd, Toronto. ON, 2003
ISBN 10: 1550549502
ISBN 13: 9781550549508
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Seller: Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. SIGNED BY ELLEN BIELAWSKI on title page; Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal wear; The diamond lands near Yellowknife in Canada's Arctic are home to the Dene, Native peoples who have hunted, fished and lived on the grounds since time immemorial. Bielawaski was part of the negotiation team that painstakingly put together a deal to satisfy both the mining conglomerates and the Dene peoples. This book is her provocative and insightful telling of this intense time. From closed-door meetings in town to sacred ceremonies on the land, she weaves a compelling, thought-provoking account. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 007809