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Aboriginal autonomy and development in northern Quebec and Labrador

This book contains a collection of essays that discuss topics of decolonization in Northern Quebec and Labrador. The book covers past and current trauma and issues that indigenous communities face in this region, as well as exploring topics of community healing, and territorial and cultural autonomy. (Colin Scott ed., Vancouver, UBC Press, 2001, 436 p.)

Subjects: Decolonization, Indigenous authors, Labrador, Northern Quebec

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An Inuit Critique of Canadian Arctic Research

Arctic research continues to operate in a colonial framework and with an academic mindset that largely privileges the interests of southern institutions and fails to address Northern societal needs and issues, in particular those experienced in Inuit communities. We have seen research principles go from research on Inuit to research with Inuit, but it is high time we witnessed research by Inuit for Inuit. If research informs policy, and policy arguably leads to change, Inuit need to have a say in how research in Inuit Nunangat (Inuit homelands) is governed to better their lives. This piece filters such matters through the eyes of an Inuk, offering insights into current Arctic research governance, and maps out some of the solutions and opportunities for altering it in the interests of Inuit communities. (Pfeifer, P. (2019). “An Inuit Critique of Canadian Arctic Research.” Arctic Focus. [originally published by Northern Public Affairs, 2018])

Subjects: Canadian arctic, Inuit, Research ethics, Research methodologies, Research with Indigenous peoples, Research by Indigenous peoples

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Decolonizing education: nourishing the learning spirit

In this book, author Marie Battiste addresses the damaging effects of Western models of education on Indigenous knowledge, calling for the decolonization of pedagogy. She proposes new models that bolster Indigenous knowledge and address the inherent racism within colonial educational institutions. (Marie Battiste, Saskatoon, Purich Publishing Limited, 2013, 217 p. )

Subjects: Decolonization, Education, Indigenous authors

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Elements of Indigenous style: a guide for writing by and about Indigenous Peoples

This book acts as a guide for writers, editors, and publishers to decolonize the way that they write about Indigenous Peoples. It provides an overview of the way Indigenous peoples have been portrayed in literature, and offers tips and on writing in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner. (Gregory Younging, Edmonton, Brush Education, 2018, 154 p. )

Subjects: Decolonization, Indigenous authors, Research ethics

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Far off Metal River : Inuit lands, settler stories, and the makings of the contemporary Arctic

In analysing the way that the alleged Bloody Falls massacre assisted in shaping the colonial narrative of the Arctic, Emilie Cameron addresses the problematic notion of the North as a blank slate and the racist treatment of its Indigenous communities. (Emilie Cameron, Vancouver, UBC Press, 2015, 273 p.)

Subjects: Colonialism, Decolonization

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Hidden in plain sight: contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian identity and culture

This book offers an Indigenous perspective to Canadian and Aboriginal history, demonstrating the significant contributions Indigenous peoples have made and are making to the development of Canadian identity, politics, education, and culture, etc. (David Newhouse, Cora Voyageur, Daniel Beavon eds., Toronto, University of Toronto Press, 2005, 491 p.)

Subjects: Decolonization, Indigenous peoples

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Le droit au froid : le combat d’une femme pour protéger sa culture, l’Arctique et notre planète

Climate change disrupts and threatens the Inuit way of life, their culture and their economic autonomy. Biographical story of an environmental activist (Sheila Watt-Cloutier, nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007) who wants to make climate change a Human Rights issue. French version of “The right to be cold : One woman’s story of protecting her culture, the Arctic and the whole planet”. (Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Montréal, Écosociété, 2019, 356 p.)

Subjects: Climate change, Indigenous affairs, Indigenous authors, Inuit, Law

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On decoloniality: concepts, analytics, praxis

A book that combines theory and historical and current perspectives to explore decolonization, and what it means to think and live with decolonization in mind. (Walter D. Mignolo and Catherine E. Walsh, Durham, Duke University Press, 2018, 291 p. )

Subjects: Decolonization

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Resurgence and reconciliation: indigenous settler-relations and earth teachings

From a multidisciplinary approach, this book seeks to analyse and criticize the two schools of thought, resurgence and reconciliation, that seek to improve and guide Indigenous-settler relations in what is now called Canada. Contibutions by settler and Indigenous authors. (Michael Asch, John Borrows, James Tully eds, Toronto, Toronto University Press, 2018, 369 p.)

Subjects: Colonialism, Decolonization, Indigenous authors

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Rethinking the Great White North: race, nature, and the geographies of whiteness in Canada

Rethinking the Great White North takes a multi-disciplinary approach to deconstructing Canada’s imaginary north. By exploring Canada’s historical geography, the book discusses how racism and whiteness have shaped the country’s identity and systems. (Audrey Kobayashi, Andrew Baldwin, Laura Cameron, Vancouver, UBC Press, c2011, 343 p.)

Subjects: Colonialism, Decolonization, Imaginary North

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Returning to the teachings: exploring aboriginal justice

This book discusses traditional Indigenous knowledge and teachings as a way of both decolonizing the Canadian justice system and assisting Indigenous communities to heal from their traumas. (Rupert Ross, Toronto, Penguin, 2006, 300 p. )

Subjects: Decolonization, Indigenous peoples, Justice

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Rhetoric and settler inertia: strategies of Canadian decolonization

This book explores the ways that communication can help the process of decolonizing what is now called “Canada,” highlighting both settler and Indigenous audiences. (Patrick Belanger, Lanham, Lexington Books, 2019, 149 p.)

Subjects: Decolonization, Indian residential schools

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Settler: identity and colonialism in 21st century Canada

Settler explores Canada’s relationships with Indigenous communities and what it means to be a settler within the country. In doing so, it argues that it is important for the country to accept its continuing settler identity so that it may move forward towards decolonizing the lands, waters, and peoples. (Emma Battell Lowman and Adam J. Barker, Halifax, Winnipeg, Fernwood Publishing, 2015, 145 p.)

Subjects: Colonialism, Decolonization

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Sivumut: towards the future together: Inuit women educational leaders in Nunavut and Nunavik

A collection of essays of Inuit women and educational leaders who were part of the first graduate-level university degree for Inuit educators offered in Nunavut: the UPEI Master of Education. These essays touch upon the writers’ experiences with colonial violence and Inuit education. (Fiona Walton and Darlene O’Leary eds., Toronto, Women’s Press, 2015, 166 p.)

Subjects: Indigenous authors, Indigenous women, Education, Decolonization

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Stories in a new skin: approaches to Inuit literature

Stories in a new skin encourages decolonization through literature. Author Keavy Martin discusses Inuit literary traditions through various forms and genres as a way of educating a diverse audience about Inuit texts, cultures, and traditions. (Keavy Martin, Winnipeg, University of Winnipeg Press, 2012, 180 p.)

Subjects: Decolonization, Indigenous literature, Inuit

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