Fort Chipewyan and the Shaping of Canadian History, 1788-1920sThe story of the expansion of European civilization into the wilderness continues to shape perceptions of how Aboriginal people became part of nations such as Canada. This groundbreaking study subverts this narrative of progress and modernity by examining nation building from the perspective of a northern community and its residents. Drawing on decades of research, Patricia McCormack argues that Fort Chipewyan was never an isolated Aboriginal