- Description
Xwelíqwiya: The Life of a Stó:lō Matriarch is a memoir that highlights the importance of cultural continuance in the face of colonial policies of forced assimilation, including residential schools. Based on years of conversations with co-author Daly, Point Bolton explores themes of learning, teaching, and activism through stories of her work and lived experiences. This memoir could be used in any lesson to discuss the importance of respect for Indigenous ways of knowing, but it is best suited for social studies classes. The book provides insight into how cultural disconnection or reconnection can impact younger generations of Indigenous peoples. This work could also be a valuable resource for English language arts lessons, and as a way to ensure the inclusion of Indigenous voices in the classroom. It features a pronunciation guide for the Halq’eméylem language and a glossary of terms and place names.
- Additional Information
Athabasca University Press is an open access publisher. An open access version of this resource can be found on their website.
- ISBN
- 9781927356562
- List Price
- $34.99
- ISBN
- 9781927356586
- List Price
- $34.99
Xwelíqwiya, The Life of a Stó:lō Matriarch
By Rena Point Bolton (Author), Richard Daly (Author)
