Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel

There have been many things written about Canada’s violent siege of Kanehsatà:ke and Kahnawà:ke in the summer of 1990, but Quand tombent les aiguilles de pin : Une histoire de résistance Autochtone is the first book from the perspective of Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel, who was the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) spokesperson during the siege. Quand tombent les aiguilles de pin, written in a conversational style by Gabriel with historian Sean Carleton, offers an intimate look at Gabriel’s life leading up to the 1990 siege, her experiences as spokesperson for her community, and her work since then as an Indigenous land defender, human rights activist, and feminist leader.

More than just the memoir of an extraordinary individual, Quand tombent les aiguilles de pin offers insight into Indigenous language, history, and philosophy, reflections on our relationship with the land, and calls to action against both colonialism and capitalism as we face the climate crisis. Gabriel’s hopes for a decolonial future make clear why protecting Indigenous homelands is vital not only for the survival of Indigenous peoples, but for all who live on this planet.

Paperback | 348 pages 
15 x 23 cm (5.9 x 9 in.) 
Publication date: 2025

René Villeneuve 

The National Gallery's collection of Quebec silver — the largest and most complete in the world — took its impetus from the donation of the Henry Birks Collection of Canadian Silver in 1979. It has since been strongly enriched. Curator René Villeneuve opens this volume by exploring the formation of the Birks collection in light of the history of silver in Canada and the collector's goals and achievements. He then undertakes the first major stylistic analysis of Quebec silver, going far beyond the compilation of new data to approach the subject from a fresh and intriguing perspective. 

Virginia B. Alexandor, a niece of Henry G. Birks, introduces this study with a charming memoir. The book includes fifty-one black-and-white reproductions, many never before seen. 

Softcover | 124 pages 
18.6 x 28 cm (7.3 x 11 in.) 
Publication Date: 1998

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Enamel 
Approx. 3.2 x 3 cm (1.26 x 1.18 in.) 

Little ones will find enjoy chewing on the silicone rings, while older children can develop their hand-eye coordination through stacking and use creative thinking and problem-solving skills to reassemble the stack. 

Ages 0 and up
8.6 x 9.2 cm (3.3 x 3.6 in.) 

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100% wool 
22 cm (8.66 in.) diameter 
Designed in Canada. Handmade in Nepal.

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Hypoallergenic Metal
Length: 3 cm (1.18 in.) 

The perfect socks for amateur paleontologists.

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74% cotton, 24% nylon, 2% spandex 

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35% Silk, 65% Viscose 
30.5 x 177.8 cm (12 x 70 in.) 
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This silver-plated ladle features a design by Haida artist Corey Bulpitt. 

Hand wash only 
Length: 30.5 cm (12 in.)

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Holds 475 ml (16 fl. oz.) 
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One deck of standard-sized playing cards (54 cards) 
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Length: 22.9 cm (9 in.)

Made in Canada 
Recycled glass 
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This silk tie features a design by Tsimshian artist Roy Henry Vickers. 

100% Silk 
Width: 8 cm (3.15 in.) 
Packaged in a gift box

This scarf features a design by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin. 

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162 x 35 cm (63.8 x 13.8 in.) 

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Approximately 70 x 45 cm (27.5 x 17.7 in.)

This 100% cotton tea towel features a design by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin. 

Approximately 70 x 45 cm (27.5 x 17.7 in.)

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Approximately 70 x 45 cm (27.5 x 17.7 in.)

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20.3 x 5.1 cm (8 x 2 in.) 

Made in Canada 
Recycled glass body, stainless steel cap, and ceramic mechanism.

This grinder can be used for either salt or pepper and features a motif designed by Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth artist Kelly Robinson. 

20.3 x 5.1 cm (8 x 2 in.) 

Made in Canada 
Recycled glass body, stainless steel cap, and ceramic mechanism.