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Community presentations

Posted on February 14, 2018 by nelsonster

Community presentations of the research are an opportunity to hear about the results of the research and to give feedback or ask questions. They are happening Monday, February 19 (1:00-2:30pm) and 20 (5:00-6:30pm) at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre. … Continue reading →

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Visiting Prince George

Posted on January 14, 2018 by nelsonster

I will be in Prince George from January 16-21, 2018. This is a planning visit for community presentations in February. Find me at the Friendship Centre or get in touch for more information.

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Definitions of colonialism

Posted on July 2, 2017 by nelsonster

In doing research for a class I’m teaching this summer, I realized that the definitions of colonialism that come up in a Google search are somewhat lacking in perspective. I thought I would add a couple more. COLONIALISM: “An enduring … Continue reading →

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Indigenous community resurgence

Posted on June 8, 2017 by nelsonster

In this study, I was interested in looking at what Indigenous health organizations do in urban communities, above and beyond providing health services. These organizations clearly have a role in providing community support, and I wondered if this support might … Continue reading →

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Visiting Prince George

Posted on March 15, 2017 by nelsonster

I will be in Prince George March 20-24. You can reach me at (778)764-1081 with any questions or for more information. Sadly, our dear friend Leonard Ward passed away last Sunday night. He was a highly respected and loved Elder … Continue reading →

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Space and Power

Posted on January 25, 2017 by nelsonster

Sitting by the window in the library one day, I overheard a sleeping man being woken and in hostile tones being asked to show his student or membership card. He couldn’t, and so was escorted out. At the time I … Continue reading →

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The Rights of Nature

Posted on January 13, 2017 by nelsonster

https://intercontinentalcry.org/rights-nature-indigenous-philosophies-reframing-law/

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The past year

Posted on November 7, 2016 by nelsonster

Before I come back to posting about the research I’d like to explain my absence from this site for the past several months. When I came to Prince George to do interviews last October I was pregnant. In February of … Continue reading →

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Telephone interviews

Posted on November 12, 2015 by nelsonster

In-person interviews in Prince George have finished for now. Still interested in participating? You can participate by phone or email, just let me know and we can schedule a time. Interviews with health care providers and staff would be particularly … Continue reading →

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Focus group for health care providers and Elders, October 22

Posted on October 19, 2015 by nelsonster

We will be holding a focus group at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, October 22 2015, 11am-2pm If you are a person who: Is over the age of 18 Lives in Prince George Works in, or in collaboration with, … Continue reading →

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