Description

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Embark on a transformative journey in this compelling narrative that brings together the voices of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars at Thompson Rivers University. This book is a reference guide for the Canadian campuses' path towards reconciliation.

Dive into the rich variety of stories that challenge and enlighten, as 14 faculty teaching in Graduate Programs in Education share their insights and experiences.

With a foreword by President Brett Fairbairn, the book sheds light on the university's commitment to indigenization and offers a unique perspective from Garry Gottfriedson, a proud member of the Secwepemc nation.

Structured in four thought-provoking sections, each introduced with a reflective 400-word positionality statement, the book invites readers to explore the diverse facets of Indigenous identity. It showcases the creative expressions of Canadian Indigenous authors, each piece resonating with the themes of indigeneity that captivate them.

The book concludes with two powerful afterwords, weaving a narrative that is both personal and universal; the first by Garry Gottfriedson and Victoria Handford, and the second by Dorothy Christian and Janice Dick-Billy, both of whom are Elders in the Interior of British Columbia. Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope is more than literature; it's a step forward in the collective journey of understanding and respect.

Join us in embracing this professional learning opportunity--a milestone for both Thompson Rivers University and the broader Canadian landscape.

About the Author

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Victoria Handford (Editor) Victoria Handford is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education and Social Work and Coordinator of Graduate Programs at Thompson Rivers University. She has coedited three books on faculty experiences in mid-sized Canadian universities. She is known for her interest in the dimensions of education leadership and administration, particularly in K-12 settings, and their relationships to public policy.Gary Gottfriedson (Editor) With over 10 books published nationally and internationally, including 100 Years of Contact (SCES, 1990); In Honour of Our Grandmothers (Theytus, 1994); Glass Tepee (nominated for First People's Publishing Award 2004); Whiskey Bullets (Ronsdale, 2006, and Anskohk Aboriginal Award finalist) and many others, Garry Gottfriedson's work unapologetically unveils the truth of Canada's treatment of First Nations. Gottfriedson is strongly rooted in his Secwepemc (Shuswap) cultural teachings. Today, he is Cultural Advisor at Thompson Rivers University.