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The Ecstasy of Rita Joe by George Ryga: Study Guide
Plot of novel involves a young Shuswap woman who leaves her reserve for the city and is ultimately raped and murdered. Includes overview of play, biography of playwright and director, and focus questions.
The Hours That Remain by Keith Barker: Study Guide
Indian Record (Vol. XXI, No. 9, November 1958)
Indian Record (Vol. XXX, No. 2, February, 1967)
Never Until Now: Indigenous & Racialized Women's Experiences Working in Yukon & Northern British Columbia Mine Camps
Research consisted of survey and semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions with 22 respondents. Study found: limited job opportunityand longevity of employment, inadequate pay scale for hours worked, uequal work expectations, limited opportunities for advancement, inadequate harm prevention, gender or race harassement/discrimination with absence of grievance mechanisms, poor environmental practices, and limited economic benefits to Indigenous people.
Reanimating Storywork: Indigenous Elders' Reflections on Leadership
Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
War of the Eagles [by] Eric Walters: A Novel Study
Recommended for Grades 6 to 9. Story about two friends, one of Tsimshian/Caucasian descent, the other of Japanese descent, and how they react to the Japanese internment in Canada during World War II.
Yellow LIne [by] Sylvia Olsen: Study Guide
Recommended grade level 7 to 9.