Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 26, no. 1, White Settler Colonialism and Indigeneity in the Canadian Context: A Tribute to Patricia Monture, 2014, pp. i-iii
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Introduces the articles in this specially themed issue.
Provides historical background about issues relating to the play about the murdered and missing women from the "Highway of Tears", a section of highway between Prince George and Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Comments on a gathering where community members shared stories, identified causes of disharmony in the community, and discussed ways to achieve their healing objectives.
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 26, no. 1, White Settler Colonialism and Indigeneity in the Canadian Context: A Tribute to Patricia Monture, 2014, pp. 81-115
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Argues that women should not call themselves feminists if they aren't willing to address racism and colonialism.
[English and Comparative Literature]Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of London, 2014.
Focuses on Halfbreed by Maria Campbell, In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Culleton Mosionier, and works by Gregory Scofield.
Mrs. Adams is a retired white schoolteacher and was 69 years old at the time of the interview. She tells of her induction as an honorary chief of the Blackfoot reserve and shares her experiences among the Blackfoot.
Theatre Survey, vol. 55, no. 2, May 2014, pp. 202--232
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Focuses on the anniversary production of The Ecstasy of Rita Joe directed by Yvette Nolan and the work of Marie Clements and Rebecca Belmore in terms of the way they challenge mainstream representations of the women as expendable victims.
McGill Law Journal, vol. 60, no. 1, June 6, 2014, pp. 1-42
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Looks at the criminal prosecution of Robert Pickton in terms of judicial representation of victims, implications of jury's decision, and impact of trial on families of the murdered women.
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 26, no. 1, White Settler Colonialism and Indigeneity in the Canadian Context: A Tribute to Patricia Monture, 2014, pp. 166-169
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Book review of: Presume Incompetent edited by Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs, Yolanda Flores Niemann, Carmen G. González and Angela P. Harris.
Discusses a national action plan to address gaps in current policies, programs and services to stop violence against Indigenous women and girls and to fulfil Canada’s international human rights obligations.