Description
Gina Starblanket, Cree/Salteaux and a member of the Star Blanket Cree Nation in Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan, is an Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor in the department of Indigenous Governance at the University of Victoria. Her research is and has been geared toward bringing about change to the way the Indigenous-state relationship is set up. Her research has a practical application to the world around her, and to the intersectional and community-driven approach she uses to explore research questions. David Long is an emeritus professor of Sociology, The King's University, and is committed to cultivating deeper understanding and appreciation for the experiences, strengths, and contributions of diverse populations in Canada. David has received numerous awards for the hopeful contribution earlier editions of Visions of the Heart have made to our understanding of relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Visions of the Heart, sixth edition, is a contributed volume that offers a rich, in-depth study of contemporary issues involving Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This unique, thought-provoking collection brings together leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars to explore matters of immediate concern to Indigenous Peoples today, including modern treaty relationships, cultural resurgence, and critical examinations of gender and sexuality. Extensively updated throughout, with nine entirely new essays using cutting-edge research methodologies, this edition of Visions of the Heart is an indispensable resource for students wanting to understand the scope of Indigenous issues in Canada today. This book contains 14 photos; 1 figure.
The sixth edition includes an impressive collection of essays by well-known and up-and-coming scholars who provide students with a strong Indigenous perspective and knowledge.