Social Science Native American Studies
Strong Women Stories
Native Vision and Community Survival
- Publisher
- Three O'Clock Press
- Initial publish date
- May 2003
- Category
- Native American Studies, Women's Studies
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894549219
- Publish Date
- May 2003
- List Price
- $28.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 17
- Grade: 12
Description
This collection of seventeen essays presents original and critical perspectives from writers, scholars and activists on issues that are pertinent to Aboriginal women and their communities in both rural and urban settings in Canada. Their contributions explore the critical issues facing Native women as they rebuild and revive their communities. Through topics such as the role of tradition, reclaiming identities and protecting Native children and the environment, they identify the restraints that shape their actions and the inspirations that feed their visions.The contributors address issues of youth, health and sexual identity; women's aging, sexuality and health; caring for children and adults living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; First Nations education and schooling; community-based activism on issues of prostitution and street workers; and reclaiming cultural identity through art and music.
About the authors
Kim Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has published over thirty book chapters and journal articles and is also the principal investigator for two SSHRC research projects: Bidwewidam Indigenous Masculinities (2011-2014) and Indigenous Knowledge Translation in Urban Aboriginal Settings (2014-2017). Anderson is a long-standing advocate for Indigenous women and families and is regularly involved in community-based research and teaching in this area.
Librarian Reviews
Strong Woman Stories: Native Vision and Community Survival
This collection of seventeen essays is written by several accomplished Aboriginal women in Canada. The entries, covering years of experience, discuss issues and concerns related to the experience of Aboriginal women from a number of perspectives. The anthology is divided into three sections. “Coming Home” delves into the subject of reclaiming one’s identity and heritage. “Asking Questions” deals with the struggles and challenges encountered when change is attempted. “Rebuilding” addresses health, violence, education and gender roles with the aspirations of looking forward to a better future.Additional features include a short biography on the contributors and a bibliography of selected resources.
Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools. 2007-2008.
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