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Until Our Hearts Are on the Ground - by D Memee Lavell-Harvard (Paperback)

Until Our Hearts Are on the Ground - by  D Memee Lavell-Harvard (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In this revolutionary volume, as part of their overall effort to advocate for the rights of Aboriginal women, D. Memee LavellHarvard and Jeannette Corbiere Lavell have brought together a multitude of voices to speak on the issues facing Aborigi- nal mothers in contemporary society. Beginning with an ex- amination of the experience of childbirth-the initiation into motherhood-the contributing authors illustrate its potential as a source of empowerment and revitalization for our nations. Through their own unique perspectives, the women bring us to an understanding of the variety of Aboriginal mothering prac- tices, the impacts of colonization and government legislation on Aboriginal mothers, and literary representations of Aborigi- nal mothering. Together, these women have worked to reveal not only the connection between the longstanding historical oppression experienced by Aboriginal women and the dire contemporary circumstances of many Aboriginal communities, but also the power of Aboriginal mothers to revitalize and transform our communities. They are truly the givers of new life.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ms. Lavell-Harvard is currently President of the Ontario Na- tive Women's Association, a full time student currently com- pleting her PhD in Education at UWO, and is the first Aboriginal person ever to receive a Trudeau Scholarship. Ms. Harvard is also a full time mother of two little girls, Autumn Sky (8 years) and Eva Lillie (two years). Ms. Lavell-Harvard's research ad- dresses the epidemic of low academic achievement and high drop out rates among Aboriginal populations in Canada.

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