Teaching the Past: 'Dry' History and Police Violence during the Winnipeg General Strike.

The article focuses on the historical context of police violence during the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919, examining the role of truncheons as symbolic representations of authority. It delves into the societal intersections of labour, business, and policing, using a specific truncheon's history to illustrate the influence of conservative business. It highlights the use of artefacts as educational tools to convey historical significance and stimulate critical thinking among students.