Irene Avaalaaqiaq Adult Education and the end of the

and the end of the world

The writers explore the way Canadian history relates to the portrayal and discussion of women's roles as they are located within colonial and imperial systems

Introductions and forewords are provided by Chief Gisdaywa (Alfred Joseph) of the Witsuwit'en

The book also includes commentary about casinos

Irene Avaalaaqiaq Adult Education and the end of theIrene Avaalaaqiaq: Myth and Reality is a biography and catalogue of Inuit artist, Irene Avaalaaqiaq's wall hangings and prints. Born in 1941 this prominent Baker Lake artist was raised by grandparents who taught her to live on the land and recounted traditional stories to her. She draws on her personal life experiences and traditional knowledge to produce these remarkable wall hangings. The author draws on taped interviews with the artist to recount