Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing by and about Indigenous Peoples

Younging, Gregory

ISBN 10: 1550597167 / ISBN 13: 9781550597165

Published by Brush Education Inc, Canada, 2018

About this Item

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; This book offers Indigenous writers and editors - and everyone creating works about Indigenous Peoples - the first published guide to common questions and issues of style and process. Everyone working in words or other media needs to read this important new reference, and to keep it nearby while they're working. "Style is fraught with politics, especially when writing about Indigenous Peoples. Now, writers, academics, journalists, publishers, and students can breathe a sigh of relief. Reach for this essential Indigenous style guide, not only when searching for the right word, but when seeking guidance on the importance of relationships and trust." Duncan McCue.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing by and about Indigenous Peoples
• Publisher: Brush Education Inc, Canada
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550597167
• ISBN 13: 9781550597165
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Elements of Indigenous Style offers Indigenous writers and editors—and everyone creating works about Indigenous Peoples—the first published guide to common questions and issues of style and process. Everyone working in words or other media needs to read this important new reference, and to keep it nearby while they’re working.

This guide features:

• Twenty-two succinct style principles.
• Advice on culturally appropriate publishing practices, including how to collaborate with Indigenous Peoples, when and how to seek the advice of Elders, and how to respect Indigenous Oral Traditions and Traditional Knowledge.
• Terminology to use and to avoid.
• Advice on specific editing issues, such as biased language, capitalization, and quoting from historical sources and archives.
• Case studies of projects that illustrate best practices.

About the Author

Gregory Younging, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, was the publisher of Theytus Books, the first Indigenous-owned publishing house in Canada. Elements of Indigenous Style began as the house style Gregory developed at Theytus. Gregory also taught in the Indigenous Studies Program of the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, and he served as assistant director of research to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.