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A journey of love and hope : the inspirational words of a Mi'kmaw Elder / Elder Sister Dorothy Moore ; illustrations by Gerald Gloade.

Summary:

"Mi'kmaw Elder Sister Dorothy Moore has spent a lifetime advocating for the rights of her people. As a well-known educator and a survivor of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School, she has broken down systemic barriers, leading the Mi'kmaq to access all levels of education, and worked tirelessly to reclaim and promote Indigenous ways of knowing and being. In A Journey of Love and Hope, Sister Dorothy's words are collected in print, as she originally spoke them, for the first time. Included are speeches, talks, presentations, and ceremonies delivered between 1985 and 2015 to universities, government departments, and Indigenous organizations and gatherings. Thematic sections include Culture and Language, Spirituality, Racism, Education, and Prayers and Ceremonies, framed by Ikantek (introductions) from well-known Mi'kmaw writers and educators, as well as an Associate Sister of the Sisters of St Martha. Sister Dorothy's talks and presentations will inspire and serve to disrupt the dominant narratives of complex Indigenous issues such as colonialism, oppression, racism, and discrimination. A Journey of Love and Hope gives a voice to Mi'kmaw lived experiences and provides a valuable resource for use in schools, postsecondary education institutions, and communities. Her words are an inspiration to all Treaty people. Features original illustrations by celebrated Mi'kmaw artist Gerald Gloade and appendices, including a complete list of Sister Moore's talks and presentations and a timeline of life events."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781774711187
ISBN: 1774711184
Physical Description: 167 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm
Publisher: Halifax, Nova Scotia : Nimbus Publishing, 2022.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introductory Remarks / Marie Battiste, Donald Julien, Ramona Lumpkin, Sister Brendalee Boisvert -- About this Book / Mary Jane Harkins -- A Note on Language -- Photos of Sister Dorothy Moore -- Section I: Culture and Language -- Ikantek / Sherise Paul-Gould -- I. Looking Back and Looking Ahead: Mi'kmaq Education -- II. Mi'kmaw Language: A Human Right -- II. Mi'kmaw Language Festival Eskasoni -- IV. Integrating Culture and Education -- V. Let Us Walk the Talk -- Section II: Spirituality -- Ikantek / Linda Longmire -- I. Healing Our Wounded Spirits -- II. Validity of Native Spirituality -- I. Bridging the Cultures -- IV. Native Spirituality -- V. Nikmatut -- Section III: Racism -- Ikantek / Mi'kmaw Saqmawiey Dr. Daniel N. Paul -- I. Challenge for the Future -- II. Growing up in a Racist Environment: A Micmac Woman's Experience -- III. Elimination of Racism -- IV. Transcending the Struggles and Oppressions -- V. From Powerlessness to Empowerment in Education -- Section IV: Education -- Ikantek / Darren Googoo -- I. In Partnership with the Mi'kmaq Nation -- I. Reversing Past Trends in Education -- III. From Exclusive to Inclusive Education -- IV. Learning Together -- V. Literacy Conference -- Section V: Prayers & Ceremonies -- Blessing -- God of All People -- God Our Loving and Gracious Creator -- Grace -- Gracious God - Gi Nisgam -- Ji Nisgam -- Mother Creator, Father Spirit -- Prayer for Opening of Mi'kmaw Kina'masuti Meeting -- St. Anne's Mission -- God of All People, Creator Spirit, Our Nisgam -- Dear God -- Dear Dorothy -- Letter from David Dingwali, CBU -- Timeline of Life Events.