02061nam a2200133   4500000000100000008004100001260001400042100001400056245003400070250000600104300001000110520178900120020001801909       2024                            d  bRoutledge1 aT. Ward J00aIndigenous Disability Studies  a1  a1-3563 a<p>This book provides a comprehensive approach to the perspectives, lived experiences, and socio-cultural beliefs of Indigenous scholars regarding disabilities through a distinctions-based approach. Indigenous people demonstrate considerable knowledge in a multitude of capacities in spite of legal, monetary, social, economic, health, and political inequalities that they experience within from administrative authorities whether health, education, or governments.</p>

<p>By including various knowledge systems related to social-cultural, traditional governance, spirituality, educational, and self-representation within a communal understanding, the knowledge brought forth will be a combination of information from within/communal and outwards/infusion by Indigenous teachers, scholars, academics, and professionals who aim to combat the negative effects of disability labels and policies that have regulated Indigenous peoples.</p>

<p>Comprised of five sections:</p>

<ul>
	<li>The power, wisdom, knowledge, and lived experiences of Elders</li>
	<li>Reframing the narrative – Navigating self-representation</li>
	<li>Learning from within – Including traditional knowledge</li>
	<li>Challenging colonial authority – Infusing regional ideals and concepts</li>
	<li>Interpretations, narratives, and lived experiences of grassroots teachers and social service providers</li>
</ul>

<p>It will be an asset to those who seek out a deeper understanding of the complexity of Indigenous people and their knowledge, including anyone who deals with predominantly non-Indigenous mindsets and barriers to education.</p>

<p>Courses on disability studies, Indigenous studies, social work, health, education, and development studies will all benefit from this book.</p>
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