Protecting the sacred cycle : Indigenous women and leadership /
Xwulmuxw Slhunlheni (Indigenous Women) have, since time immemorial, played critical leadership roles in Indigenous communities. However, with the imposition of racist and sexist colonial policies, Indigenous women's roles were systematically displaced. As a result of these policies, which forma...
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| Language: | English |
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Vernon, British Columbia :
JCharlton Publishing Ltd.,
[2018]
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| Summary: | Xwulmuxw Slhunlheni (Indigenous Women) have, since time immemorial, played critical leadership roles in Indigenous communities. However, with the imposition of racist and sexist colonial policies, Indigenous women's roles were systematically displaced. As a result of these policies, which formalized colonial governance systems, the vital informal leadership roles the Xwulmuxw Slhunlheni play rarely receive recognition. This book strives to honor the women in our communities who continue to embrace their important roles as givers of life and carriers of culture. This book reviews new ways to view Indigenous women's leadership. Thirteen women from various Hul'qumi'num communities on Vancouver Island and the mainland, share their thoughts on leadership and stress the importance of living our cultural and traditional teachings. A central theme for leadership emphasizes the importance of keeping the past, present and future connected, a Sacred Cycle that will ensure we bring our teachings forward for the future generations. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 147 pages : portrait ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-138) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781926476209 1926476204 |