Working With Peasants: Reconsidering Representations of the Maya
Theses
Author/Creator
Wendy Lee Porter
Description
Fine Arts Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1998.
Discusses the Weaving our Wisdom (WoW) program's use of land as a healing tool to improve the health of Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS. The land-based WoW gathering took place at the Wanuskewin Heritage Site.
Examines the 2004 legislation that required Indigenous history for K-12 curriculum and what it can mean for self-determination and sovereignty.
Examines the use of Knowledge Holder's dinners as means to bridge the cultural gaps between Indigenous youths with their elders.