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Into the daylight: a wholistic approach to healing
Par Calvin Morrisseau. 1998
The author records the struggles of First Nations people to achieve healing through a system of harmony, cooperation, balance and…
spirituality. Transcending modern medicine, he sheds a light on the miracles of natural healing in the native community. 1998.Indian country: inside another Canada
Par Larry Krotz. 1990
The author describes life on five disparate Indian reserves in Canada. He avoids the stereotypes of alcoholism and poverty, instead…
introducing chiefs, teachers, band managers, trappers, and ordinary reserve residents who are engaged in a struggle to strengthen their footing in a country that remains indifferent.In the rapids: navigating the future of First Nations
Par Ovide Mercredi, Mary Ellen Turpel. 1993
The authors provide a view of broken treaty promises, the racist Indian Act, and the failure of Canada's justice and…
education systems. While examining many challenges confronting native people today, the authors also anticipate a brighter future. 1993.It is becoming all too common in America for people to dislike what they do for a living. In this…
book, the author offers effective strategies for anyone looking to make a successful career transformation. 2010.#IDLENOMORE and the remaking of Canada: And The Remaking Of Canada
Par Kenneth Coates. 2015
Idle No More bewildered many Canadians. Launched by four women in Saskatchewan in reaction to a federal omnibus budget bill,…
the protest became the most powerful demonstration of Aboriginal identity in Canadian history. Thousands of Aboriginal people and their supporters took to the streets, shopping malls, and other venues, drumming, dancing, and singing in a collective voice. It was a protest against generations of injustice, a rallying cry for cultural survival, and a reassertion of Aboriginal identity. The spirit of the protest lives on in empowered and confident young Aboriginal people who will help shape the future of this country for decades to come. 2015.Hiraeth (Inanna poetry & fiction series)
Par Carol Daniels. 2018
Hiraeth is about women supporting and lending strength and clarity to other women so they know that moving forward is…
always possible-- and always necessary. It documents a journey of struggle that pertains to a dark point in Canadian history that few talk about and of which even fewer seem aware. Poems speak to the 1960's "scoop up" of children and how this affected the lives of (one or thousands) of First Nations and Métis girls-- girls who later grew to be women with questions, women with wounds, women who felt like they had no place to call home. That is, until they allowed themselves to be open to the courage others have lived and shared. "Hiraeth" is a word that is Celtic in origin and it means looking for a place to belong that never existed. But this place does exist--in the heart. 2018.Gallery of best resumes for people without a four-year degree: fourth edition
Par David F Noble. 2009
A collection of nearly 200 sample resumes and 12 cover letters representing the best creations of professional resume writers. They…
address jobs from all occupational groups, at all levels, and are targeted specifically to jobs that do not require a four-year college degree. A three-part layout guides readers through the writing, design, and style elements, and then reinforces the information by providing specific examples in the gallery. 2009.Fort Chipewyan homecoming: a journey to native Canada (We are still here)
Par Morningstar Mercredi. 1997
Matthew, a young Native boy, spends a week with his mother in Fort Chipewyan, the northern Alberta town she came…
from. Together they meet old friends and he learns about traditional Native life. Grades 5-8. 1997.How women rise: break the 12 habits holding you back from your next raise, promotion, or job
Par Marshall Goldsmith, Sally Helgesen. 2018
Hiding in the bathroom: an introvert's roadmap to getting out there (when you'd rather stay home)
Par Morra Aarons-Mele. 2017
Filled with advice, exercises to help listeners evaluate their own work-life fit and manage anxiety, valuable tools, and stories of…
countless successful people, this book empowers professionals of all ages and levels to take control and build their own versions of success. Thoughtful and practical, it is a handbook for building a fantastic, prosperous career and a balanced, happy life, on your own terms. 2017.Cracking the code to a successful interview: 15 insider secrets from a top-level recruiter
Par Evan Pellett. 2016
Offers a groundbreaking approach to job interviews by an award-winning recruiter. You will learn the never-before-published "questions behind the questions."…
These are the questions that every manager unconsciously needs answered in order to hire you. 2016.Don't rely on instincts alone. Hiring. Is. King. The lesson seems so basic. Yet time after time, good companies stumble…
and lose their stride - just when they were poised for rapid growth. Why? Because their leaders treated hiring as a tedious chore. They posted an ad hoc ad. Took the first person with the right skills. Hired for immediate needs, rather than future flourishing. In Hire Smart from the Start, Dave Carvajal distills lessons gained from 20 years in the trenches, building out and staffing two enormously successful Internet startups and helping firms like Tumblr, Buddy Media, and Shutterstock land the talent they need to reach their greatest potential. Whether you're a high-tech entrepreneur taking a startup public, or a food truck vendor with a concept that's taking off, this book offers a proven formula to help you: - Find candidates whose values and working style fit your business - Spot the 5 types of applicants you should never, ever hire - Motivate "reach" candidates to leave their jobs and take a chance on your vision - Develop meaningful incentives that make people stay - And more Accelerate success: hire smart from the start. This book shows you how. 2018.How to be happy at work: the power of purpose, hope and friendships (RB development)
Par Annie McKee. 2017
So many of us are feeling fed up, burned out, and unhappy at work: the constant pressure and stress, the…
unending changes, the politics--people feel as though they can't give much more, and performance is suffering. But it's work, after all, right? Should we even expect to be fulfilled and happy at work? Yes, we should, says Annie McKee. Here, she makes the most compelling case yet that happiness--and the full engagement that comes with it--is more important than ever in today's workplace, and she sheds new light on the powerful relationship of happiness to individual, team, and organizational success. 2017.Funny, you don't look like one: observations from a blue-eyed Ojibway
Par Drew Hayden Taylor. 1996
Half Ojibway and half Caucasian - and hoping to found a nation called Occasions, dubbing himself a Special Occasion for…
founding it - Drew Hayden Taylor presents his own take on Native affairs. Using humour to give a different perspective on contentious issues, he talks about Native life and culture, and relations with government and non-Natives. 1996.For king and Kanata: Canadian Indians and the First World War
Par Timothy C Winegard. 2012
At the outbreak of the First World War, Canada’s First Nations pledged their men to the Crown to honour their…
long-standing tradition of forming military alliances with Europeans during times of war, and as a means of resisting cultural assimilation and attaining equality through shared service and sacrifice. Initially, the Canadian government rejected their offer, but in 1915, Britain intervened and demanded Canada actively recruit Indian soldiers. Winegard reveals how national and international forces directly influenced the more than 4,000 status Indians who voluntarily served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force between 1914 and 1919, and how subsequent administrative policies profoundly affected their experiences at home, on the battlefield, and as returning veterans. 2012.How to get a job if you're a teenager
Par Cindy Pervola, Debby Hobgood. 1998
Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preparing for the interview (including…
choosing what to wear), and the interview itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.Green careers for dummies (For dummies)
Par Carol L McClelland. 2010
The transition from business-as-usual to a new sustainable economy is opening up a wide range of opportunities as new clean…
technologies, policies, and standards are adopted. Making sense of this new economy can be tricky, but if you're committed to finding a career that will have a positive impact on the planet, this guide gives you everything you need to land the job of your dreams. c2010.To win a job during an economic crisis, you need a recession-proof plan. Myers explains why your chances are better…
than you think and gives you the strategies to land your dream job. Includes the twenty habits of effective job-hunters in a down market, why your resume is your least important job-search tool, and provides tips on building an online career identity with blogs, web sites, and social media. 2009.Helpless: Caledonia's nightmare of fear and anarchy, and how the law failed all of us
Par Christie Blatchford. 2010
February 28, 2006. A handful of protesters from the nearby Six Nations reserve walked onto Douglas Creek Estates, then a…
residential subdivision under construction, and blocked workers from entering. The occupiers, now in their fifth year, have been destructive, threatening, and violent, harassing the residents who live nearby and doing everything under the noses of the Ontario Provincial Police, who, often against their own best instincts, stood by and watched. Strong language and descriptions of violence. c2010.Great on the job: what to say, how to say it : the secrets of getting ahead
Par Jodi Glickman. 2011
Communications consultant Glickman shows how to manage common workplace situations, from greeting and prioritizing to asking for help and managing…
a crisis, in easy-to-master ways. She describes four emotions that underscore "winning" communications: generosity, initiative, forward momentum, and transparency. Each chapter tackles a positive or negative event, outlines variations of it, introduces action steps for meeting it, and details responses for success. 2011.