Through Black Spruce
Book Reviews
Publishers Weekly, vol. 255, no. 49, December 8, 2008, p. 40
Description
Book review of: Through Black Spruce by Joseph Boyden.
Text of letter protesting the misappropriation of land, failure to create treaties, and the policies of the B.C. government. Site also includes information on laws and customs, historical and political context, and timeline from 1763 to 2009.
A personal reflection by the author on the comparison of traditional western and Indigenous educational teaching practices. Survey questionnaire included in the appendix.
Looks at partnership aiming to improve mental health services for Aboriginal children and youth.
Examines how a Community School (CS) model can be used to improve Indigenous education and facilitate more cross-cultural collaboration.