Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope

Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope illustrates of the journey undertaken at Thompson Rivers University to respond to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. With a focus on Indigenous perspectives, poems, short stories, and children’s tales sit alongside scholarly chapters to pave the way for mutual respect and understanding. Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope: Academic Action on Truth and Reconciliation demonstrates actions academics have taken in relation to some of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Poetry, short stories, and children’s stories sit alongside scholarly chapters, mixing personal and academic voices to challenge and engage both the head and the heart about what Truth and Reconciliation—and the Calls to Action—require of us all._x000D_ _x000D_ Garry Gottfriedson, Victoria Handford, and their collaborators invite readers not only to explore the diverse facets of Indigenous identity, but also to embark on a transformative, collective journey towards mutual understanding and respect._x000D_ _x000D_ Contributions by Dorothy Cucw-la7 Christian, Georgann Cope Watson, Garry Gottfriedson, Victoria (Tory) Handford, Sarah Ladd, Patricia Liu Baergen, Tina Matthew, Rod McCormick, Gloria Ramirez, Fred Schaub, and Bernita Wienhold-Leahy