By Leilah Elmokadem The recent death of Peter Munk, chairman of Barrick Gold, flooded Canadian media with glorifying obituaries and odes to the supposed philanthropists’ accomplishments, contributions and achievements. Described as a renowned man of “lofty global ambitions”, Munk is praised for his leadership as an entrepreneur with “willingness to take risks, spot overlooked opportunities, … Continue reading Canadian mining and settler nationalism: legitimizing possession by erasing indigeneity behind the guise of modernity, expertise and benevolence
Month: June 2018
Judging a magazine by its cover or The social life of a thing, part I: The red veil
This post is the first of a summer series dedicated to Life's 1955 "Great Religions Part IV: The World of Islam" issue. The texts, images, and overall packaging of this collectible offer a fascinating window into post-WWII American representations of the peoples, cultures, and ancient-to-modern histories of North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. … Continue reading Judging a magazine by its cover or The social life of a thing, part I: The red veil