Listening to the Beat of Our Drum : Indigenous Parenting in a Contemporary Society

Listening To The Beat Of Our Drum: Stories Of Parenting In A Contemporary Society Is A Collection Of Stories, Inspired By A Wealth Of Experiences Across Space And Time From A Kokum, An Auntie, Two-spirit Parents, A Metis Mother, A Tlinglit/anishnabe Métis Mother And An Allied Feminist Mother. This Book Is Born Out Of The Need To Share Experiences And Story. Storytelling Is One Of The Most Powerful Forms Of Passing On Teachings And Values That We Have In Our Indigenous Communities. This Book Weaves Personal Stories To Explore Mothering Practices And Examines Historical Contexts And Underpinnings That Contribute To Contemporary Parenting Practices. We Share Our Stories With The Hope That It Will Resonate With Readers Whether They In The Classroom Or In The Community. Like Our Contributors, We Are From All Walks Of Life Sharing Diverse Perspectives About Mothering Whether It Be As A Mother, Auntie, Kokum Or Other Adopted Role.-- Forward / Blair Stonechild -- Introduction / Carrie Bourassa And Darlene Juschka -- Research And Indiginous Research / Elder Betty Mckenna -- Indigenous Women, Reproductive Justice, And Indigenous Feminisms : A Narrative / Darlene Juschka -- Reclaiming Indigenous Practicies In A Modern World / Carrie Bourassa -- Nîso-okâwimâwak (two Mothers) / Janet Smylie And Nancy Cooper -- I Am A Metis Mother / Tara Turner -- Mother Earth, Mother Mine, Mother Me, Mother Time / Elder Betty Mckenna. Edited By Carrie Bourassa, Elder Betty Mckenna And Darlene Juschka. Includes Bibliographical References. "Listening to the Beat of Our Drum: Indigenous Parenting in a Contemporary Society is a collection of stories, inspired by a wealth of experiences across space and time from a kokum, an auntie, two-spirit parents, a Metis mother, a Tlinglit/Anishnabe Métis mother and an allied feminist mother. This book is born out of the need to share experiences and story. Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of passing on teachings and values that we have in our Indigenous communities. This book weaves personal stories to explore mothering practices and examines historical contexts and underpinnings that contribute to contemporary parenting practices. We share our stories with the hope that it will resonate with readers whether they are in the classroom or in the community. Like our contributors, we are from all walks of life, sharing diverse perspectives about mothering whether it be as a mother, auntie, kokum or other adopted role" -- Provided by publisher "Listening to the Beat of Our Drum: Stories of Parenting in a Contemporary Society is a collection of stories, inspired by a wealth of experiences across space and time from a kokum, an auntie, two-spirit parents, a Metis mother, a Tlinglit/Anishnabe Métis mother and an allied feminist mother. This book is born out of the need to share experiences and story. Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of passing on teachings and values that we have in our Indigenous communities. This book weaves personal stories to explore mothering practices and examines historical contexts and underpinnings that contribute to contemporary parenting practices. We share our stories with the hope that it will resonate with readers whether they in the classroom or in the community. Like our contributors, we are from all walks of life sharing diverse perspectives about mothering whether it be as a mother, auntie, kokum or other adopted role."-- Page 4 de couverture "Listening to the Beat of Our Drum: Stories of Parenting in a Contemporary Society is a collection of stories, inspired by a wealth of experiences across space and time from a kokum, an auntie, two-spirit parents, a Metis mother, a Tlinglit/Anishnabe Métis mother and an allied feminist mother. This book is born out of the need to share experiences and story. Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of passing on teachings and values that we have in our Indigenous communities. This book weaves personal stories to explore mothering practices and examines historical contexts and underpinnings that contribute to contemporary parenting practices. We share our stories with the hope that it will resonate with readers whether they in the classroom or in the community. Like our contributors, we are from all walks of life sharing diverse perspectives about mothering whether it be as a mother, auntie, kokum or other adopted role."-- Résumé de l'éditeur Cover 1 Copyright 3 Title Page 4 Dedication 6 Table of Contents 8 Acknowledgements 10 Foreword 12 Introduction 16 1. Research and Indigenous Research 24 2. Indigenous Women, Reproductive Justice, and Indigenous Feminisms 28 3. Reclaiming Indigenous Practices in a Modern World 61 4. Nîso-okâwimâwak (Two Mothers) 77 5. Sacred Voice Woman’s Journey as an Indigenous Auntie 96 6. I Am a Metis Mother 121 7. Mother Earth, Mother Mine, Mother Me, Mother Time 131 About the Contributors 138