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Disinherited generations
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- Book Synopsis
- This oral autobiography of two remarkable Cree women tells their life stories against a backdrop of government discrimination, First Nations activism, and the resurgence of First Nations communities. Nellie Carlson and Kathleen Steinhauer, who helped to organize the Indian Rights for Indian Women movement in western Canada in the 1960s, fought the Canadian government's interpretation of treaty and Indigenous Rights, the Indian Act, and the male power structure in their own communities in pursuit of equal rights for Indigenous women and children. After decades of activism and court battles, First Nations women succeeded in changing these oppressive regulations, thus benefitting thousands of their descendants. Those interested in human rights, activism, history, and Indigenous Studies will find that these personal stories, enriched by detailed notes and photographs, form a passionate record of an important, continuing struggle. Foreword by Maria Campbell.
- About The Author
- Nellie Carlson (1927-2020) was born into the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and was a founder and long-time activist with Indian Rights for Indian Women. She lived in Edmonton.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780888646422
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press, (01 January 2013)
- Number of Pages
- 216
- Weight
- 320 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 230 x 155 x 15 mm
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