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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Annette Thomson
The frequency and severity of crime in Canada has been declining, however, the criminalization of Indigenous women is on the rise. How to account for this disparity? With sharp intelligence, inherent wisdom, and the grit of an investigative journalist, Annette Vermette offers new perspectives to academics and the general population regarding the overrepresentation of Indigenous women in prison in Canada. Statistically, Indigenous women are arrested more frequently than those in other demographics, and their prison sentences tend to be longer, indicating that discrimination and colonialism are alive and well in Canada, despite reconciliation efforts. Research shows that neither the offenders nor their communities-nor the victims of crime, for that matter-obtain positive outcomes or necessary healing as a result of incarceration. Vermette investigates the possible political and economic motivators responsible for these skewed rates of incarceration and conceptualizes a new paradigm for justice in Canada using Two-Eyed Seeing-an approach in which one sees from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, and from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledge. The passion, wisdom, and expertise required to generate vital social change already exists. The path is before us. We only need to open our eyes.
The frequency and severity of crime in Canada has been declining, however, the criminalization of Indigenous women is on the rise. How to account for this disparity? With sharp intelligence, inherent wisdom, and the grit of an investigative journalist, Annette Vermette offers new perspectives to academics and the general population regarding the overrepresentation of Indigenous women in prison in Canada. Statistically, Indigenous women are arrested more frequently than those in other demographics, and their prison sentences tend to be longer, indicating that discrimination and colonialism are alive and well in Canada, despite reconciliation efforts. Research shows that neither the offenders nor their communities-nor the victims of crime, for that matter-obtain positive outcomes or necessary healing as a result of incarceration. Vermette investigates the possible political and economic motivators responsible for these skewed rates of incarceration and conceptualizes a new paradigm for justice in Canada using Two-Eyed Seeing-an approach in which one sees from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, and from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledge. The passion, wisdom, and expertise required to generate vital social change already exists. The path is before us. We only need to open our eyes.
Maya couldn't quite put into words the feelings she was experiencing as she and her father walked along the tree edge looking for berries and nutrients from the plants. Was it the fact that she had missed the soft, moist earth beneath her feet? She considered that the Universe was guiding her towards a renewed way of living. Twenty-seven-year-old Maya has been released from prison for the third time since she was seventeen, and this time she knows things have got to change. From her family cabin in the woods of Northern Ontario, she starts to process and heal from past wounds. For the first time in her life, she becomes aware of the systemic injustices that lead to the criminalization and imprisonment of Indigenous women like herself, and to know that she is not alone is at once comforting and deeply troubling. She is introduced to community members who assist her on her healing journey; she takes an interest in her cousin's legal woes, but in the wake of so much trauma, Maya becomes fearful. Curious rustlings play at the edges of her consciousness, and she can't shake the feeling that she is being watched, that helping other women may come at a price. An ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a profound meditation on trauma, ancestral wisdom, familial bonds, and empowerment in the face of adversity, Dragonfly reminds us of all the lessons nature and history can teach us. Most importantly, Vermette assures us that on the other side of tremendous suffering, there is always a renewed way of living.
Maya couldn't quite put into words the feelings she was experiencing as she and her father walked along the tree edge looking for berries and nutrients from the plants. Was it the fact that she had missed the soft, moist earth beneath her feet? She considered that the Universe was guiding her towards a renewed way of living. Twenty-seven-year-old Maya has been released from prison for the third time since she was seventeen, and this time she knows things have got to change. From her family cabin in the woods of Northern Ontario, she starts to process and heal from past wounds. For the first time in her life, she becomes aware of the systemic injustices that lead to the criminalization and imprisonment of Indigenous women like herself, and to know that she is not alone is at once comforting and deeply troubling. She is introduced to community members who assist her on her healing journey; she takes an interest in her cousin's legal woes, but in the wake of so much trauma, Maya becomes fearful. Curious rustlings play at the edges of her consciousness, and she can't shake the feeling that she is being watched, that helping other women may come at a price. An ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a profound meditation on trauma, ancestral wisdom, familial bonds, and empowerment in the face of adversity, Dragonfly reminds us of all the lessons nature and history can teach us. Most importantly, Vermette assures us that on the other side of tremendous suffering, there is always a renewed way of living.
Fifteen-year-old Maya makes every effort to take good care of her younger siblings while her mother works away from home. But when her younger brother Jackson is injured on her watch, Maya finds herself at a loss, lacking the guidance of the adults in her life. A series of devastating, life-altering events ensue, events that Maya and her family members must all begin to heal from. Life experience and the wisdom of their Elders has taught Maya's parents, Nancy and Russell, that it is through difficulty and failure that we learn, and that the grief journey is a process. But Maya is young and vulnerable, mired in grief, guilt, and anger, despite her parents' attempts to help her. When she starts to engage with some troubled youth in the community, Nancy and Russell fear the worst.Nonetheless, there is a reason Maya was given the spirit name "Dragonfly" at birth. Dragonflies gain colour on their wings as they mature. It doesn't happen overnight, and it certainly doesn't happen without pain and suffering. Tragic, meditative, tender, and wise, The Colour of Dragonfly Wings tells the beginning of a young woman's journey to earn her colours.
Fifteen-year-old Maya makes every effort to take good care of her younger siblings while her mother works away from home. But when her younger brother Jackson is injured on her watch, Maya finds herself at a loss, lacking the guidance of the adults in her life. A series of devastating, life-altering events ensue, events that Maya and her family members must all begin to heal from. Life experience and the wisdom of their Elders has taught Maya's parents, Nancy and Russell, that it is through difficulty and failure that we learn, and that the grief journey is a process. But Maya is young and vulnerable, mired in grief, guilt, and anger, despite her parents' attempts to help her. When she starts to engage with some troubled youth in the community, Nancy and Russell fear the worst.Nonetheless, there is a reason Maya was given the spirit name "Dragonfly" at birth. Dragonflies gain colour on their wings as they mature. It doesn't happen overnight, and it certainly doesn't happen without pain and suffering. Tragic, meditative, tender, and wise, The Colour of Dragonfly Wings tells the beginning of a young woman's journey to earn her colours.
ACC Kids Like Me is a fun, rhyming story that takes something complex - agenesis of the corpus callosum - and makes it easy for children to understand. This charming book is the perfect way to help children with ACC feel accepted and special. It's ideal for explaining ACC to siblings, classmates, friends and relatives. Written by the mother of a child with ACC and reviewed by a doctor, this easy-to-understand book will warm your heart and help you explain partial or complete agenesis of the corpus callosum, hypoplasia of the corpus callosum and dysgenesis of the corpus callosum. This book is truly for everyone and a must-have for every ACC Kid. For more kid-friendly children's books on disability and special needs, check out the other books in the "Kids Like Me" series.
Queen Anne's granddaughter, now ten, tests her resolve and her family's patience as she follows her dream to journey into places no one else has ever been. The quests include her new faithful friends, affectionately called the Nomads. Join Sela and her friends on their adventures into the unknown and unplanned explorations of scary occurrences, crumbled castles, and unexpected calamities. This tale is ideal for ages 10-18, and all those young at heart.
This book is a collection of short stories of travel, adventure, and growing up as an Italian Catholic. The author tells stories of her great grandparents that came to America, and how it was literally murder getting out of Sicily. Coming from being poor peasants in Italy, America promised to provide the family with the opportunities to become wealthy aristocrats, even if one had to bootleg whiskey to do it. Shocked by the faith-shaking realization that nuns were actually human beings underneath all that garb, she was still hopeful that the pope would be coming to dinner after she purchased the best china available. With some Italian traditions that just wouldn't die and too many relatives that did, Annette relates stories of their lives and deaths with wit and humor.
Faith and Richard reconnects after parting ways for years. Faith has now learned that she has three brothers from her father that she never knew of. Richard's lifestyle he chose while apart from Faith has come to light as he and Faith finds out that he has a 4 year old son named Marvin by Michelle whom he was seeing. Richard and Faith works thru everything and finally unites as one in marriage. Faith finds out in the most painful way that Michelle was her older sister that she never knew of because Michelle was adopted at birth, and Marvin is not only Richard's son but also Faith's nephew. Will the Love that Faith and Richard has for one another be able to withstand the storm, or will their Union fall into the rollercoaster of oblivion?
Richard and Faith are finally on track with everything. They are now married and coping with the end results of Richard's actions when he and Faith were apart. He and Faith are now raising Marvin, his son and Faith's nephew. Richard and Faith had their share of ups and downs; will they be able to hold onto the vows they took? David and Jackie's marriage has slowly turned sour as Jackie is feeling unappreciated. Ronald and Monica are not quite prepared for the lesson in life their twins are about to experience. They have all connected in more ways than one. Will they be able to keep their lives together, or will they drift slowly into the storm?
GRACE begins researching her family history. The old family story says her great-great grandfather, MATHIAS BERMEL, came from Germany as a stowaway at the age of fourteen.In a trunk, Grace discovers eight journals written by Mathias. While recording his stories, she realizes her family history carries not only a name, but also a darkness that has impacted generations. She assumes the secret had its historical origins in a castle in Germany.Mathias is, indeed, a runaway. He runs to escape military service in war-torn Germany and to escape a situation where he is powerless to protect his younger sister, ANNA MARIE, from the sexual advances of an older cousin, OTTO.He is taken in by FATHER BARNABUS in Koln. There he grows in his relationship with God under the mentorship of the old priest. At the threat of discovery by Otto, Mathias is shipped off to Rotterdam where he hides away on a ship headed for America.Upon his arrival in New Orleans, he meets KARL VON MULLER. Mathias struggles to maintain his core beliefs and values while Karl challenges him to experience new things. This new life is an adventure, but he continues to torture himself over leaving Anna Marie behind and to question God's goodness. We travel with Mathias on a path of self-discovery as he struggles to find his identity.When Karl moves to Charles Town to begin building boats, he insists Mathias come to work for him. The subsequent years are filled with new friends and the building of his own business. His heart is captured by young ANNA ALSTED, a red-haired green-eyed beauty. They marry and begin a family. However, evidence of the same old evil practices comes to light when Otto arrives in this backwater town. Will Mathias run, again?Just before he leaves Lake Charles with his family, he receives a letter from Anna Marie and this brother and sister are finally re-united.The answer to Grace's question about when and where the historical abuse began seems to remain a mystery.
A Dinosaur in the Woods is the story of a toy dinosaur who is well loved but lost for many years. The story highlights the imaginative and adventurous stage of childhood and the possibility of the fantasies remaining as a comfort in adulthood. The illustrations give life to the story of being lost and found.
