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Elements of Indigenous style : a guide for writing by and about Indigenous Peoples Gregory Younging.

Younging, Gregory. (Author).

Summary:

"Elements of Indigenous Style provides guidelines to help writers, editors, and publishers produce material that reflects Indigenous people in an appropriate and respectful manner. Gregory Younging, a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba, has been the managing editor of Theytus Books, the first Aboriginal-owned publishing house in Canada, for over 13 years. Elements of Indigenous Style evolved from the house style guide Gregory developed at Theytus in order to ensure content was consistent and respectful. This guide contains: A historical overview of the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in literature; Common errors and how to avoid them when writing about Indigenous peoples; Guidance on working in a culturally sensitive way; A discussion of problematic and preferred terminology; Suggestions for editorial guidelines."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781550597165
  • Physical Description: xiv, 154 pages ; 20 cm
  • Publisher: Edmonton, AB : Brush Publishing, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Why an Indigenous style guide? -- A history of the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in literature -- Contemporary Indigenous cultural realities -- The cultural rights of Indigenous peoples -- Culturally appropriate publishing practices for Indigenous authors and content -- Terminology -- Specific editorial issues -- Appendix A : Summary of Indigenous style principles -- Appendix B : Draft principles of the Indigenous Editors Circle -- Appendix C : Compilations of names of Indigenous peoples -- Appendix D : Gnaritas Nullius (No one's knowledge): the essence of traditional knowledge and its colonization through western legal regimes.
Subject:
Authorship > Style manuals.
Authorship > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Native authors > Canada.
Native peoples in literature.
Indigenous authors > Canada.
Indigenous peoples in literature.
Ethnography > Authorship > Style manuals.
Topic Heading:
First Nations
Aboriginal
First Nations
BIPOC
aBlack, Indigenous and people of colour

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Vancouver Community College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.

Other Formats and Editions

English (2)
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Broadway Library PN 147 Y68 2018 (Text) 33109010379675 Learning Centre Not holdable Available -
Broadway Library PN 147 Y68 2018 (Text) 33109010359958 Indigenous Authors Volume hold Available -
Downtown Library PN 147 Y68 2018 (Text) 33109010379618 Learning Centre Not holdable Available -

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