The Death and Life of Aboriginal Women in Postwar Vancouver
Theses
Author/Creator
Meghan Elizabeth Longstaffe
Description
History Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.
Authors note that Canada’s new Healthy Eating Strategy does not address social determinants of health (childhood environments, gender, Indigenous status, income, education and occupation) as root causes of poor diet quality; they suggest that a reduction of diet inequities will require policy change.
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.