Author: J. W. Davey
Publisher: London : S.W. Partridge : Moravian Mission Society
ISBN:
Category : Eskimos
Languages : en
Pages : 366

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Author: J W Davey
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022870932
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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In the late 18th century, the Moravian Church established a mission on the coast of Labrador, in what is now Canada. This book tells the story of that mission, and its ultimate demise in the face of harsh weather and hostile indigenous peoples. Drawing on firsthand accounts and historical records, the author provides a detailed and engaging narrative of the mission, its successes and failures, and its impact on the region. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of Canada, as well as those interested in the history of Christian missions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: Maija M. Lutz
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
ISBN: 1772822418
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 97

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An examination of the musical traditions of the Inuit of Nain, Labrador. Particular emphasis is placed upon the influence of Moravian missionaries on Inuit performance since 1771, a situation which is compared with that of Christian missionaries on the Inuit of Pangnirtung, Northwest Territories.

Author: Lynne D. Fitzhugh
Publisher: Breakwater Books
ISBN: 9781550811483
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 540

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Explorer Jacques Cartier dismissed it as the land God gave to Cain, but generations of people from widely differing cultures living in dense wilderness conditions have forged the people of Labrador into a thriving, vital culture of their own. Here are their stories in their own voices, written by the expert hand of a person whose heart's home is Labrador.

Author: J. C. S. Mason
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
ISBN: 086193251X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 247

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The Moravian Church became widely known and respected for its 'missions to the heathen', achieving a high reputation among the pious and with government. This study looks at its connections with evangelical networks, and its indirect role in the great debate on the slave trade, as well as the operations of Moravian missionaries in the field. The Moravians' decision, in 1764, to expand and publicise their foreign missions (largely to the British colonies) coincided with the development of relations between their British leaders and evangelicals from various denominations, among whom were those who went on to found, in the last decade of the century, the major societies which were the cornerstone of the modern missionary movement. These men were profoundly influenced by the Moravian Church's apparent progress, unique among Protestants, in making 'real' Christians among the heathen overseas, and this led to the adoption of Moravian missionary methods by the new societies. Dr Mason draws on a wide range of primary documents to demonstrate the influences of the Moravian Church on the missionary awakening in England and its contribution to the movement.

Author: Averil M. Lysaght
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520017801
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 642

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Diary of voyage on board Niger, 1766, scientific manuscripts, and detailed account of his biological collections.

Author: Tom Gordon
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0228018358
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 461

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A silent clapboard church on a barren Arctic landscape is more than just a place of worship: it is a symbol that can evoke fraught reactions to the history of Christian colonization. In the Inuit homeland of Northern Labrador, however, that church is more likely to resonate with the voices of a well-rehearsed choir accompanied by an accomplished string orchestra or spirited brass bands. The Inuit making this music are stewards of a tradition of complex sacred music introduced by Moravian missionaries in the late 1700s – a tradition that, over time, these musicians transformed into a cultural expression genuinely their own. Called Upstairs is the story of this Labrador Inuit music practice. It is not principally a story of forced adoption but of adaptation, mediation, and agency, exploring the transformation of a colonial artifact into an expression of Inuit aesthetic preference, spirituality, and community identity. Often overlaying the Moravian traditions with defining characteristics drawn from pre-contact expressive culture, Inuit musicians imbued this once-alien music with their own voices. Told through archival documents, oral histories of Inuit musicians, and the music itself, Called Upstairs tracks the emergence of this Labrador Moravian music tradition across two and a half centuries. Tom Gordon presents a chronicle of Inuit leadership and agency in the face of colonialism through a unique lens. In this time of reconciliation, this story offers a window into Inuit resilience and the power of a culture’s creative expressions.

Author: Alfred Harold Mumford
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 345

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Intended for young people, for Moravians, and more. It deals with a history of early Protestantism.

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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 926

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Author: Michael Posluns
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459729560
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1835

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This special bundle is your essential guide to all things concerning Canada’s polar regions, which make up the majority of Canada’s territory but are places most of us will never visit. The Arctic has played a key role in Canada’s history and in the history of the indigenous peoples of this land, and the area will only become more strategically and economically important in the future. This bundle provides an in-depth crash course, including titles on Arctic exploration (Arctic Obsession), Native issues (Arctic Twilight), sovereignty (In the Shadow of the Pole), adventure and survival (Death Wins in the Arctic), and military issues (Arctic Front). Let this collection be your guide to the far reaches of this country. Arctic Front Arctic Naturalist Arctic Obsession Arctic Revolution Arctic Twilight Death Wins in the Arctic In the Shadow of the Pole Pike’s Portage Voices From the Odeyak