Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 2, Indigenous Knowledges: Resurgence, Implementation, and Collaboration in Social Work, December 2014, pp. 1-4
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Introduction to themed issue containing articles based on presentations given at the Second International Indigenous Voices in Social Work, July 8-11, 2013.
Women's Studies International Forum, vol. 42, January-February 2014, pp. 9-18
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Interviews urban American Indian women about their experiences. Reports cultural identity is a core part to defining self and cultural connectedness was something that was either there or not.
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 77, no. 1, 2014, pp. 69-104
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Looks at the play The Ecstasy of Rita Joe by George Ryga and Manawaka Cycle by Margaret Laurence showing people were thinking about violence against Indigenous women fifty years ago.
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.
Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature, vol. 33, no. 2, Fall, 2014, pp. 203-2015
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Comments on the difficulties of writing and research centered on women's experiences, perspectives and writings with a focus on Indigenous women presenting even more of a challenge.
[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.
BC Studies, no. 184, Winter, 2014/2015, pp. 141-142
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Book review of Métis in Canada edited by Christopher Adams, Gregg Dahl, and Ian Peach.
Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 141.
Proceedings of the IDEAS: Rising to Challenge Conference
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Yvonne Poitras Pratt
D. Lyn Daniels
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Looks at what significant Indigenous memories are missing from official histories and what it might mean to hear these memories.
Chapter from Proceedings of the IDEAS: Rising to Challenge Conference edited by Paulino Preciado Babb.
Catherine Anne Martin examine the traditions of her Mi'kmaq family, and during a visit home for the annual St. Anne's Feast Day at Chapel Island, she explores values which have endured, adapted, and evolved. Accompanying material: Study Guide.
Duration: 32:28.
Discusses traditional practices, medicalization of childbirth, including evacuation of women, and current and future status of midwifery. Includes results of literature search and key informant interviews.
Family members, entertainers and organizer of the Walk 4 Justice discuss the issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls.
Duration: 54:35.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 4, July/August 1995, pp. 4-14
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Looks at services offered by the Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service, staff involved in the programs and the role in the development of a national Indigenous health policy.
Transcultural Psychiatry, vol. 51, no. 1, Indigenous Mental Health, February 2014, pp. 93-111
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Reviewed quantitative and qualitative studies published between 1980 and March 2010. Identified four areas which required further research: longitudinal, population-based studies; validation and modification of appropriate screening tools; cultural diversity and meaning of lived experiences; and development of evidence-informed practices through collaborations with communities.
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.