Creating Space: My Life and Work in Indigenous Education
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (781 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0887557430 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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While there is still a long way to go, the languages and cultures of Canada’s First Peoples are now recognized, included, and honoured in school curricula thanks in large measure to the work of Verna Kirkness. “I cannot separate Dr. The rhythm is one that is established by the drum, the living song itself. It speaks to the minds and hearts of all who participate.” (Dr. Carl Urion, University of Alberta)“Verna is so much the Elder one sits with, making a basket; teaching us to make this basket with stories and humour. She narrates the conditions of life on the reserves, at day schools, and residential schools. Without overstating her role, Verna nonetheless played an almost Promethean part in this history.” (Michael Marker BC Studies).Verna Kirkness is clearly a woman ahead of her time and one that has unb
Canada's premier Aboriginal educator. This an enjoyable read, excellent overview of the evolution of Aboriginal education in Canada. It is a 'must' read for anyone who wants to differentiate between what has been talked about and what has been achieved.. Five Stars Jc Blackwell love it
She lives in Winnipeg.. She is the author of numerous books and articles on the history of Indigenous education. Verna J. Kirkness is Associate Professor Emeritus at University of British Columbia
A former elementary school teacher, Kirkness pioneered Cree and Ojibway language instruction in Manitoba schools. In the 1980s she became an assistant professor at University of British Columbia where she founded the Ts’Kel Graduate Program and was a driving force behind the creation of the First Nations House of Learning. Creating Space is the story of Verna J. Kirkness, a Cree woman from Manitoba, whose simple quest to teach in a Native way” revolutionized Canadian education. These two major works have shaped First Nations education in Canada for more than 40 years. Honored by community and country, Kirkness is a visionary who has inspired, and been inspired by, generations of students.. In the early 1970s she became the first Education Director for the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood and then Education Director for the National Indian Brotherhood. She played a pivotal role in developing the education sections of Wahbung: Our Tomorrows, which transformed Manitoba education, and the landmark 1972 national policy of Indian Control of Indian Education