Visions of the heart: canadian aboriginal issues

Visions of the Heart brings together leading scholars from across the country to create a rich, in-depth study of contemporary issues facing Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Now in its third edition, this outstanding collection from leading scholars offers a rich, in-depth study of contemporary issues facing Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Exploring the sources of oppression, this text offers a critical examination of the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and other Canadians throughout the nation's history and up to the present day. Maintaining the same optimistic, forward-looking approach from previous editions, this proven text invites students toreflect on the ways in which Aboriginal people can continue to realize their spiritual and material aspirations. Thoroughly revised and updated, Visions ofthe Heart, third edition, is essential reading for understanding Aboriginal issues in Canada. INDICE: From the Publisher Preface, Acknowledgments Introduction 'Toward aLarger View of Canada's History: The Native Factor' 'The Role of Native Elders: Emergent Issues' 'Elders' Teachings in the Twenty-First Century: A PersonalReflection' 'Foundations: First Nation and Mtis Families' 'Learning from Indigenous Knowledge in Education' 'Aboriginal Languages in Canada: Generational Perspectives on Language Maintenance, Loss, and Revitalization' 'Aboriginal Demography' 'Reclaiming Aboriginality: From Mainstream Media Representation to Aboriginal Self Representation' 'First Nations Women in Canada' 'The Need for Radical Change in the Canadian Criminal Justice System: Applying a Human Rights Framework' 'From Paternalism to Partnership: The Challenges of Aboriginal Leadership' 'Moving Beyond the Politics of Aboriginal Well-being, Health, and Healing' 'Urban Aboriginal People in Canada: Community Trends and Issues of Governance' 'The Canada Problem in Aboriginal Politics' 'Rekindling the Fire: Indigenous Knowledge and New Technologies' Conclusion: 'Reconciliation and MovingForward', A Dialogue between David Newhouse and David Long Glossary Index

• ISBN: 978-0-19-543377-7
• Editorial: Oxford University
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 512
• Fecha Publicación: 24/03/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés