Creating Space - My Life and Work in Indigenous Education

Verna J. Kirkness grew up on the Fisher River Indian reserve in Manitoba. Her childhood dream to be a teacher set her on a lifelong journey in education. Her simple quest to teach "in a Native way” revolutionized Canadian education policy and practice. Creating Space reveals the challenges and misgivings, the burning questions, the successes and failures that have shaped the life of this extraordinary woman.

About the author

Verna J. Kirkness is an associate professor emeritus at University of British Columbia. She is the author of numerous books and articles on the history of Indigenous education. In recognition of her work, she has received numerous awards, including the Order of Canada and ten Eagle Feathers. She lives in Winnipeg.

Product details

• Authors: Verna J Kirkness, Verna J. Kirkness, Verna/ Kenny Kirkness
• Publisher: Michigan state university pres
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2013
• EAN: 9780887557439
• ISBN: 978-0-88755-743-9
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore