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Book SynopsisNative women share their knowledge and insights about leadership at the community level.
Trade ReviewThe research in this publication encourages us to rethink leadership, to give thought to the original philosophies and practices of our people, and to give voice to these invisible leaders. -- From the Foreword by Verna Kirkness, Fisher River Cree Nation, Professor Emerita, University of British Columbia
A unique contribution to the field of American Indian leadership that brings together diverse voices and perspectives, this book is not only beneficial to scholars but, importantly, it provides useful ways for non-academics to think about leadership in their own communities. -- Michael D. Wilson, Associate Professor, Department of English, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Table of ContentsForeword / Verna J. Kirkness
Preface / Carolyn Kenny and Tina Ngaroimata Fraser
1 Liberating Leadership Theory / Carolyn Kenny
Part 1: Leadership, Native Style
2 Learning to Lead Kokum Style: An Intergenerational Study of Eight First Nation Women / Yvonne G. McLeod
3 Elders’ Teachings on Leadership: Leadership as Gift / Alannah Young Leon
4 Parental Involvement in First Nations Communities: Towards a Paradigm Shift / Evelyn Steinhauer
5 Skilay: Portrait of a Haida Artist and Leader / Carolyn Kenny (Nangx’aadasa’iid)
Part 2: Collaboration Is the Key
6 Indigenous Grandmas and the Social Justice Movement / Raquel D. Gutiérrez
7 Legacy of Leadership: From Grandmother’s Stories to Kapa Haka / Tina Ngaroimata Fraser
8 The Four R’s of Leadership in Indigenous Language Revitalization / Stelómethet Ethel B. Gardner
9 Transformation and Indigenous Interconnections: Indigeneity, Leadership, and Higher Education / Michelle Pidgeon
10 Translating and Living Native Values in Current Business, Global, and Indigenous Contexts / Gail Cheney
11 Approaching Leadership through Culture, Story, and Relationships / Michelle Archuleta
Part 3: Healing and Perseverance
12 “We Want a Lifelong Commitment, Not Just Sweet Words”: Native Visions for Educational Healing / Michelle M. Jacob
13 And So I Turn to Rita: Mi’kmaq Women, Community Action, Leadership, and Resilience / Patricia Doyle-Bedwell
14The Graceful War Dance: Engendering American Indian Traditional Knowledge and Practice in Leadership / Annette Squetimkin-Anquoe
15 Leaders Walking Backwards: Aboriginal Male Ex-Gang Members’ Perspectives and Experiences / Alanaise Goodwill
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