Contributions

  • Miller, Christine, 1932- - Contributor
  • Chuchryk, Patricia Marie, 1952- - Contributor
  • National Symposium on Aboriginal Women of Canada (1989 : University of Lethbridge) - Contributor

Publication

1996 - University of Manitoba Press, Winnipeg, Man, Manitoba

Language

English

Word Count

51,000 words, Guess

Page Count

204 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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  • LibraryThing5269368

Classifications

  • DDC305.48/897071
  • LCCE78.C2 W78 1996

Description

From diversity comes strength and wisdom: This was the guiding principle for selecting the articles in this collection. Because there is no single voice, identity, history, or cultural experience that represents the women of the First Nations, a realistic picture will have many facets. Accordingly, the authors in Women of the First Nations include Native and non-Native scholars, feminists, and activists from across Canada. Their works examine various aspects of Aboriginal women's lives from a variety of theoretical and personal perspectives. They discuss women's traditional roles as teachers and providers, and they challenge standard media representations, as well as historical and current realities. They bring new perspectives to discussions on Aboriginal art, literature, historical and cultural contributions, and they offer diverse viewpoints on present economic, environmental, and political issues. This collection counters the marginalization and silencing of First Nations women's voices and reflects the power, strength, and wisdom inherent in their lives.

Subjects

Topics

CongrèsCongresCongressesIndian womenNative womenFemmes autochtonesIndian women, canada

Places

Series Statement

  • Manitoba studies in native history ;

Other Editions

  • Women of the first nations: power, wisdom, and strengthUniversity of Manitoba Press1996-01-01

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