Mothers of the Nations: Indigenous Mothering as Global Resistance, Reclaiming and Recovery - Softcover

Harvard, Lavell Memee.

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9781927335451: Mothers of the Nations: Indigenous Mothering as Global Resistance, Reclaiming and Recovery

Synopsis

Reclaim Indigenous strength and resilience through the voices of mothers. This collection amplifies the often-silenced experiences of Indigenous women worldwide, exploring their roles as mothers, leaders, and agents of change in the face of colonial oppression and patriarchal dominance.

Mothers of the Nations delves into diverse subjects impacting Indigenous mothering, including child welfare, traditional foods, intergenerational trauma, midwifery, and the sex trade. Authors provide a forum to understand the shared interests of Indigenous women across North America, Central America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Philippines, and Oceania.

  • Discover the power of Indigenous knowledge and maternal pedagogy.
  • Explore the complexities of decolonization and cultural sovereignty.
  • Gain insight into community healing and women's empowerment.

For scholars, activists, and anyone seeking to understand Indigenous perspectives, this insightful collection offers a path toward reclaiming traditions and building a more just future.

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About the Author

Ms. Lavell-Harvard is currently President of the Ontario Na- tive Women’s Association, a full time student currently com- pleting her PhD in Education at UWO, and is the first Aboriginal person ever to receive a Trudeau Scholarship. Ms. Harvard is also a full time mother of two little girls, Autumn Sky (8 years) and Eva Lillie (two years). Ms. Lavell-Harvard’s research ad- dresses the epidemic of low academic achievement and high drop out rates among Aboriginal populations in Canada.

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