Imagining Difference examines historical and contemporary ideas of human difference in Fernie, BC, as the town shifts from a coal-mining community to an international ski destination. Through a local legend of an indigenous curse, the narrative uncovers how memory, silence and contested histories reflect broader social theories and political discourse.

Focusing on dimensions of age, ethnicity, gender, class and religion, the author analyzes how stories and symbols shape community identity across generations and geographies. The curse metaphor highlights the power of narrative in contexts of colonialism, immigration, labour conflict and globalization.

Drawing on folklore, media imagery, archival records and interviews, the ethnography brings field notes and verbatim accounts to life. It offers valuable insights for scholars and readers in anthropology, women's studies, Native studies, history and the sociology of resource towns.

• Explores a local curse legend as a window into community narratives
• Analyzes race, class, gender, age and religious identity
• Combines interviews, field notes and archival research

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