What Revolution Looks Like to Me

Chelsea Vowel
11/2/13

Much ado is made of our divisions and differences, and this is so successful because the narrative of our sameness is foundational to colonial policies....

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Regarding the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples

Chelsea Vowel
1/11/13

"Canada is a test case for a grand notion — the notion that dissimilar peoples can share lands, resources, power and dreams while respecting and sustaining their differences....

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The Natives Are Restless. Wondering Why?

Chelsea Vowel
12/17/12

Although thousands of indigenous people all over Canada rallied together under the banner of Idle No More on December 10th, there has been very little media coverage on the movement....

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Adoption as Cultural Annihilation

Chelsea Vowel
5/5/12

If you've heard the term 60s scoop and thought it had something to do with ice-cream in ye olden days, I'm here to enlighten you....

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What's In a Name, Urban Outfitters?

Chelsea Vowel
3/6/12

Although the specific legal principles involved may differ, use of the terms Icewine, Roquefort and Navajo all have something in common....

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OxyContin Abuse Is a Problem in Canada

Chelsea Vowel
3/5/12

OxyContin is a powerful and potentially addictive painkiller. As has been noted in a number of other news reports, abuse of this drug is a Canada-wide problem....

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Hey, You in the Headdress! Do You Know What It Means?

Chelsea Vowel
2/24/12

tânisi!

I see you are confused about what constitutes cultural appropriation. I would like to provide you with resources and information on the subject so that you can better understand what our concerns are....

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