The purpose of this course is twofold. First, this class will examine concepts of race, class and gender. Secondly, this course will examine theories of dominance and its relation to the societal status of First Nations women. Further, this class will examine the national themes in the lives of First Nations women in their current political and social struggles.
Razack, Sherene. (1998). Looking White People in the Eye: Gender, Race and Culture in the Courtrooms and Classrooms. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
Hill, Barbara-Helen. (1995). Shaking the Rattle: Healing the Trauma of Colonization. Penticton, BC: Theytus Books.
Bishop, Anne. (1995). Becoming an Ally, Breaking the Cycle of Oppression. Halifax: Fernwood Publishers.
Sterling, Shirley. (1992). My Name is Seepeetza. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntrye.
Additional material as identified by instructor may be used and/ or drawn from the program bibliography.