Leslie Skinner
Contributing Writer
Leslie Skinner; Suite 101 Writer - Leslie Skinner
Tânisi,
My name is Leslie Skinner and I am a young Métis student of Political Sciences and Native Studies at the University of Alberta. I have a strong interest in writing, and although I have no formal training in writing or journalism specifically, I have excellent communication skills and am completely fluent in French and English, speak and write fairly good Cree and am currently learning Nakota. I hope that my articles will help you to gain more insight to the worlds of politics, Aboriginal affairs and more.
Ninanâskomon, I am thankful,
Les Skinner
Latest Articles
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Pedro Cayuqueo Educates on Indigenous Rights Struggle in Chile
Some of the main characteristics of the Mapuche Indian struggle in Chile, in light of Pedro Cayuqueo's recent visit to the University of Alberta in Edmonton
Nov 6, 2010
- Leslie Skinner
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Democracy, Economics and Colonialism in Latin America
Conditions for democracy in Latin America, particularly the relationship between economic practices and foreign intervention.
Oct 24, 2010
- Leslie Skinner
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Neo-liberalism and the Zapatista Rebellion
Elaboration on the relationship between neo-liberal economic policies and indigenous rebellion as well as cultural conflict.
Oct 23, 2010
- Leslie Skinner
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Otipeyimisowak: An Introduction to the History of the Métis
A basic overview of the early history of the Métis and Métis nationalism before 1869-70. Otipeyimisowak means "the free people" in Cree.
Oct 21, 2010
- Leslie Skinner
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Traditional Indigenous Canadian Legal Systems
An overview of some of the basic values that characterized indigenous legal systems and differentiate them from Western legal systems.
Oct 7, 2010
- Leslie Skinner
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Bilingualism and Minority Language in Canada
Globalization and colonialism have made language preservation and bilingualism in Canada a dominant issue for minority language speakers.
Sep 17, 2010
- Leslie Skinner
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