dangling in the glimmer of hope: academic action on truth and reconciliation

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.

Victoria Handford (Editor) Victoria Handford is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at Thompson Rivers University where she is also the Coordinator of Graduate Programs. Her research interests include school and school district leadership, as well as trust.Gary Gottfriedson (Editor) Garry Gottfriedson is strongly rooted in his Secwepemc (Shuswap) cultural teachings. Gottfriedson has 10 published books. Gottfriedson’s work unapologetically unveils the truth of Canada’s treatment of First Nations. His work has been anthologized and published nationally and internationally. Currently, he works at Thompson Rivers University as Cultural Advisor.