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PUBLICATIONS

House of Ni’isjoohl Crest by
Sim’oogit Ts’awit, Calvin McNeil Sr.

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    Inkster, C. & Parent, A. (2020). “It’s extremely difficult when nobody’s listening to you”: Learning from the relocation stories of Indigenous girls in foster care. Relational Child & Youth Care Practice, 33(3), 63-87. [Second author: contribution 30%]. Cheryl Inkster is a master’s graduate student that I co-supervised.
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    Kerr, J. & Parent, A. (2018). The First Peoples principles of learning in teacher education: Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Canadian Journal of Native Education, 40 (1), pp 36-53. https://doi.org/10.14288/cjne.v40i1.196601 [Second author: contribution 50%]. This article highlights my collaborative scholarship in the area of K-12 and teacher education in British Columbia.
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    Parent, A. (2017). Visioning as an integral element to understanding learners transition to university. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 47 (1), 153-170. https://doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v47i1.186168 This article stems from the findings of my doctoral dissertation.
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    Kerr, J. & Parent, A. (2016). Being taught by Raven: A story of knowledge in a teacher education program, Canadian Journal of Native Education, (1), 62-79. [Second author: contribution 50%]. This article highlights my collaborative scholarship in the area of K-12 and teacher education in British Columbia.
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    Parent, A. (2011) “Keep Us Coming Back for More”: Aboriginal youth Speak about wholistic education. Canadian Journal of Native Education, 34 (1), 28-50.
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    Archibald, J., Restoule, J.P., Lester-Smith, D., Parent, A. (2010). Editorial for connecting to Spirit in research (Special Theme Issue). Canadian Journal of Native Education, 33 (1), 154-156.
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    Parent, A. (2017). Learning, sharing, knowing: Celebrating successes in K-12 Aboriginal education by Jo-ann Archibald & Jan Hare. Canadian Journal of Education, (2), 1-4.
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    Parent, A. & Moore, W. (2022). Afterward: Building solidarity: Moving towards the repatriation of the Ni’isjoohl totem pole. In Emma Bond and Michael Morris (Eds.), Transnational Scotland: empire, heritage, stories. Edinburgh University Press (13 pages). https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/pub/media/resources/9781474493529_Moving_Towards_the_Repatriation_of_the_House_of_Niisjoohl_Totem_Pole.pdf
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    Parent, A & Kerr, J. (2022). Contemporary colonialism and reconciliation in Higher Education: A decolonial response through relationality. In Sandra Styres and Arlo Kempf’s (Eds.), Troubling truth and reconciliation in Canadian education: Critical Perspectives (pp. 281-295). University of Alberta Press.
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    Parent, A. (2021). Txeemsim bends the box to bring new light to working with Indigenous methodologies. In A. Abdi’s (Ed.), Critical theorizations of education (pp. 212-224). Nieden: Brill: Press. This chapter stems from my doctoral dissertation methodology chapter and extends my work to an international audience.
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    Archibald, J. & Parent, A. (2019). Hands back, hands forward for Indigenous Storywork as methodology. In Sweeney Windchief and Tim San Pedro’s (Eds.), Applying Indigenous research methods: Peoples and communities (pp. 3-20). New York: Routledge. [Second author: Contribution 50%] It was an honour to co-write this chapter with Dr. Archibald, who is a leading international Indigenous scholar. In this chapter we detail our mentorship relationship in the area of Indigenous Storywork methodology in research.
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    Parent, A. (2018) Research tales with Txeemsim. In Deborah McGregor & Rochelle Johnston’s (Eds.), Research in Indigenous contexts (pp. 65-82). Toronto: Canadian Scholars Press Inc. This chapter is derived from my master’s thesis and was intentionally written for Indigenous community-based practitioners.
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    Parent, A. (2016). Learning from Aboriginal youth transitioning to university. Canadian Teacher Magazine, January-February, 12-13. Retrieved from, http://www.canadianteachermagazine.com/issues/2016/CTM_JanFeb16/index.php
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    Parent, A. (2017). Working with Learning, sharing, knowing: Celebrating successes in K-12 Aboriginal education in the classroom. Admininfo, October Issue, BC Principals and Vice Principals Association, 176-19. Retrieved from, https://bcpvpa.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Oct17AdminfoParentWeb.pdf
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    Parent, A., Lin, G., Cojocaru, A., Roberts, C., Abera, Y., Oonipede, O. & Cheverie, C. (2022). Deepening Indigenous education and equity to support the wholistic success of Indigenous learners, families & communities in School District 42 Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows, 1-215. https://www.sd42.ca/assets/media/Deepening-Indigenous-Education-and-Equity.pdf
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    Parent, A, & Gray, L. (2020). Program Review of Spirit Lodge and Spirit Way Program. Helping Spirit Lodge Society, Vancouver: BC, 1-92.
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    Parent, A., Morgan, J., Point, G., & Morven, S. (2019). “United as one we tell our story”: A comprehensive review of School District 92 (Nisga’a). Gitlax?t’aamiks: Nisga’a Lisims Government, 1-352.
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    Parent, A. (2018). Building local partnerships in education final report (SFU Faculty of Education, Indigenous Education Reconciliation Council Internal Report), 1-20.
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    Parent, A. (2014). Indigenous educational doctoral initiatives at research intensive universities in Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia, 1-20 (UBC Internal Report).
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    Museum of Anthropology. (2024, September 23). Rematriation. [YouTube]. https://youtu.be/namLSopo5qM
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    Museum of Anthropology. (2024, September 23). Nisga’a Treasures [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/JQ20IsGDVrA
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    Museum of Anthropology. (2024, September 23). Museums are not neutral [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/snry2lVi2c0
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    Museum of Anthropology. (2024, September 23). Rematriation, repatriation and returns with Sigigimnak’ Noxs Ts’aawit--Dr. Amy Parent. https://guide.moaubc.yourcultureconnect.com/e/pacific-northwest-galleries/rematriation
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    Parent, A. (Producer). (2024, October 17). BC First Nations Women’s 2SLGBTQQIA+ Self-Determination, Rematriation & Research Governance Summit Trailer [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/UXflXmEMmKk
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    Parent, A., & Giblin, J. (2025, April 14). The Rematriation of the House of Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole. Museums Galleries Scotland. https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/advice-article/return-and-other-stories-the-rematriation-of-the-house-of-niisjoohl-memorial-pole/
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    Parent, A. (Writer & Producer), Clearsky, T. (Editor), Watts, C. (Director of Photography), & Gallagher, S. (Sound). (2025). Welcome home dear ancestor: The Ni’isjoohl rematriation journey [Film trailer]. Ni’isjoohl Productions.
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    García Soto, A. (Host & Executive Producer). (2023, October 13). Rematriation of the Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole with Dr. Amy Parent & Barbara Fillion (Episode 6) [Audio podcast episode]. In Museums and Chill, International Council of Museums, https://icom.museum/en/news/museums-and-chill-the-rematriation-of-the-niisjoohl-memorial-pole/.
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    Canadian Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization & Parent, A. (2023, September 22). The right to journey home. Canadian Museums Association. https://museums.ca/site/reportsandpublications/museonline/fall2023/journeyhome
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    Parent, A., Robinson, B., Stephens, E., Robinson, A., Leeson, D., Schober, T., Filion, B., Giblin, J., & St Clair Inglis, C. (2023, April 27). Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole Rematriation Panel Discussion 02 22 2023 [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/821845250?share=copy
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    Parent, A. (Producer & Writer). (2022, November). Draft oral editorial for critical understandings of land and water: Disrupting place at Simon Fraser University series. Centre for Educational Excellence and Faculty of Education: Simon Fraser University [Video].
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    Canadian Commission: United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization (2021). Land as teacher: Understanding Indigenous land based education. https://en.ccunesco.ca/idealab/indigenous-land-based-education. [Collaborated with leading Indigenous scholars and leaders to guide the knowledge mobilization project design; provided an expert interview; identified and supported an Indigenous graduate student who was also a Squamish matriarch to participate in an expert interview; and co-edited the article.]
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    Parent, A. & Lin, G. (2023). Backgrounder: BC First Nations women’s research jurisdiction & governance summit [Policy Brief].
  • Jul-24
    CFTK-TV. (2024, July 6). Open Connection - Ep. 24-047 - N2N Dr. Amy Parent Part 2 - Host: Robert Pictou [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAA8v3bXMM8&t=102s
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    Jun-24
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    CFTK-TV. (2024, June 23). Open Connection - Ep. 24-044 - N2N Dr. Amy Parent – Part 1-Host: Robert Pictou [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4da19yrmqA&t=30s
    Feb-24
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    Lazenby, H. (2024, February 16). Amy Parent brings reconciliation into focus [Video]. The Northern Miner. https://www.northernminer.com/news/video-amy-parent-brings-reconciliation-into-focus/1003864079/
    Oct-23
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    BBC News. (2023, October 14). 'Stolen' totem pole returned to Canada by Scottish museum [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySCdIO0LWwU
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    Alanna, E. (2023, October 1). A totem pole's homecoming to its ancestral land from Scotland [Video]. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-66974780
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    News.com.au. (2023, October 1). B.C. ceremony welcomes home Nisga’a totem [Video]. https://www.news.com.au/world/bc-ceremony-welcomes-home-nisgaa-totem/video/c9b50cc1606315640399281b1f75d873
  • Oct-23
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    CBC Radio-Canada: Le téléjournal Colombie-Britannique (2023, October 18). Le sculpteur Alver Tait, gardien de la culture Nisga’a [Radio broadcast]]. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/le-telejournal-colombie-britannique/site/segments/reportage/459161/sculpture-premiere-nation-nisgaa-alver-tate
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    CBC North by Northwest. (2023, October 1). Nisga'a Pole Return [Radio broadcast]. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-43-north-by-northwest/clip/16012995-nisgaa-pole-return
    Sep-23
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    Global News. (2023, September 30). Totem’s arrival on Nisga’a land reveals the full scope of the work ahead [Video]. https://globalnews.ca/video/9997606/totems-arrival-on-nisgaa-land-reveals-the-full-scope-of-the-work-that-lies-ahead/
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    CBC Radio-Canada Ohdio. (2023, September 30). Restitution d’un totem à la communauté Nisga’a [Radio broadcast]. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/tout-terrain/segments/entrevue/457323/restitution-mat-totemique-jonathan-lainey
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    CBC Radio-Canada: D'abord l'info. (2023, September 29) [Radio broadcast].
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    CBC Radio-Canada ICI Manitoba. (2023, September 29) [Radio broadcast].
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    CBC Radio-Canada: Le National. (2023, September 29) [Radio broadcast].
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    CFAX 1070. (2023, September 29) [Radio broadcast].
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    CBC Radio-Canada: Le téléjournal. (2023, September 29). Épisode du vendredi 29 septembre 2023 [Radio broadcast]. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/le-telejournal-colombie-britannique/site/episodes/811332/episode-du-29-septembre-2023
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    Global News. (2023, September 29). Truth and reconciliation: Return of Nisga'a memorial totem pole celebrated with ceremony. [TV broadcast]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uZjFkkl-mc 
  • Nov-24
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    YouTube. (2024, November 7). Charlie Angus to Dr. Amy Parent - Protecting Indigenous Research/IP/Data [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsqDp4w44_s
    Sep-24
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    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. (2024, September 27). Welcome home, dear ancestor. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/stories-histoires/story-histoire-eng.aspx?story_id=357
    May-24
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    CUFA BC. (2024, May 29). Dr. Amy Parent, Noxs Ts’aawit on her research interests [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF3sXHnHXHU
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    CUFA BC. (2024, May 29). Dr. Amy Parent, Noxs Ts’aawit on how her work supports EDI in post-secondary education [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCNh53xnOTM
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    CUFA BC. (2024, May 29). Dr. Amy Parent, Noxs Ts’aawit gives final word of thanks [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDereavHuGU
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    CUFA BC. (2024, May 29). Dr. Amy Parent, Noxs Ts’aawit interview trailer [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy96t3_MUk0
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    Selkirk, D. (2023, December 8). The Ni’isjoohl totem pole’s long road home. Montecristo Magazine. https://montecristomagazine.com/magazine/winter-2023/niisjoohl-totem-pole-nisgaa-nation
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    Galloway, G. (2023, August). Learning with the land: A transformative experience. KCI-NIWESQ Native Women’s Association of Canada Magazine. https://issuu.com/kci-niwesq/docs/kci-niwesq_-_issue_20-3
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    Selkirk, D. (2022, December 22). Inside the Nisga’a Nations fight to get a 36-foot totem pole back from Scotland. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/inside-the-nisgaa-nations-fight-for-the-return-of-a-36-foot-totem-pole-180981342/
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    Galleries West News Digest. (2022, December 12). The National Museum of Scotland will return a memorial pole it has displayed since 1930 to the Nisga’a Nation. https://www.gallerieswest.ca/news/news-digest-for-dec-13-2022/
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    Hirose, A. (2020, December 18). Meet the UBC Professor using virtual reality technology to revitalize Nisga’a culture. Profile on Amy Parent. Vancouver Magazine. https://www.vanmag.com/Meet-the-UBC-Professor-Using-Virtual-Reality-to-Revitalize-Nisgaa-Culture.
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    Van Eeuwen, T. (2020, December 8). UBC Prof Amy Parent creates revolutionary program to revitalize Nisga’a Language. Loose Lips Magazine. https://looselipsmag.com/features/ubc-prof-amy-parent-creates-revolutionary-program-to-revitalize-nisgaa-language/.
  • Oct-23
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    Yousif, A and Alanna, E. (2023, October 2). From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66932129
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    Warkentin, G. (2023, October 1). Premier attends historic Nisga'a totem pole's homecoming from Scotland. My Coast Now. https://www.mycoastnow.com/73034/news/island-coast/premier-attends-historic-nisgaa-totem-poles-homecoming-from-scotland/
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    Warkentin, G. (2023, October 1). Premier attends historic Nisga'a totem pole's homecoming from Scotland. My Comox Valley Now. https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/93196/news/island-coast/premier-attends-historic-nisgaa-totem-poles-homecoming-from-scotland/
    Sep-23
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    Matassa-Fung, D. (2023, September 30). As Nisga'a memorial totem pole returned home, sights turn to other artifacts. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/9997356/nisgaa-memorial-totem-pole-other-artifacts/
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    CTV News Saskatoon. (2023, September 30). Stolen totem pole returns home. https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2777556&jwsource=cl
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    Blagden, J. (2023, September 29). Nass Valley to Welcome Hundreds this Afternoon for Historic Rematriation of Stolen Nisga'a House Pole. CFNR FM. https://www.cfnrfm.ca/2023/09/29/nass-valley-to-welcome-hundreds-this-afternoon-for-historic-rematriation-of-stolen-nisgaa-house-pole/
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    Forward, S. (2023, September 29). Nisga'a celebrate return of ancestral totem pole to their territory. Burns Lake Lakes District News. https://www.burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com/news/nisgaa-celebrate-return-of-ancestral-totem-pole-to-their-territory/
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    Forward, S. (2023, September 29). Nisga'a celebrate return of ancestral totem pole to their territory. Caledonia Courier. https://www.caledoniacourier.com/news/nisgaa-celebrate-return-of-ancestral-totem-pole-to-their-territory/
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    Forward, S. (2023, September 29). Nisga'a celebrate return of ancestral totem pole to their territory. Haida Gwaii Observer. https://www.haidagwaiiobserver.com/news/nisgaa-celebrate-return-of-ancestral-totem-pole-to-their-territory/
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