Indigenous Feminist Gikendaasowin (Knowledge): Decolonization Through Physical Activity - Paperback

by Tricia McGuire-Adams (Author)

This book presents knowledge from Indigenous women who enact decolonization and wellbeing through physical activity. In sport, physical activity, and health disciplines, there is a significant need for Indigenous women's theoretical and methodological perspectives. While much research is published from a Western perspective on Indigenous peoples' health, sport, and physical activity, less is known from Indigenous feminist and community perspectives. The chapters therefore inform the broader sociology of sport and Indigenous feminist fields on Indigenous cultural perspectives of physical activity.

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This book presents knowledge from Indigenous women who enact decolonization and wellbeing through physical activity. In sport, physical activity, and health disciplines, there is a significant need for Indigenous women's theoretical and methodological perspectives. While much research is published from a Western perspective on Indigenous peoples' health, sport, and physical activity, less is known from Indigenous feminist and community perspectives. The chapters therefore inform the broader sociology of sport and Indigenous feminist fields on Indigenous cultural perspectives of physical activity.

Author Biography

Tricia McGuire-Adams is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, and Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation at the University of Alberta, Canada. She is an Anishinaabek researcher from Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Ganandawisiwin (Good Health) Sovereignties.