Authentic First Peoples’ Voice

Research Essay

What does authentic First Peoples’ voice mean and why does it matter?

Topic

You are going to choose a research topic that takes an in-depth look at a specific case study involving First Peoples’ authentic voice and why it matters.

Format

APA formatting
4-6 pages (excluding the title page and reference page)
Written and submitted in Microsoft Word using Rapid Identity

Research

There is a curated list of articles/sources that you may use
You should also conduct your own research to practice evaluating sources for validity
You need to cite and reference a minimum of three sources

Due Dates

March 7, 2021: Rough draft due for peer assessment
March 12, 2021: Final copy submitted via Microsoft Teams

Research Paper Outline

Research Paper Rubric

Example Paper

Your choices for this paper include:

Case Study:

Michelle Latimer (Director, Showrunner)

Michelle Latimer is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker, director, producer and (former) show-runner for the CBC Television series TRICKSTER.

In the fall of 2020 controversy arose when Michelle's Indigenous heritage was called into question.

You will research the controversy, what the issues were, who was involved, and why it matters.

Case Study:

Joseph Boyden

(Writer)

Joseph Boyden is an award-winning Canadian writer who's books include Three Day Road, The Orenda, and Through Black Spruce.

In 2016 controversy arose when Joseph's claim to Indigenous ancestry was called into question.

You will research the controversy, what the issues were, who was involved, and why it matters.

A case study of

your choice

Through your own research, pick a case study of your own choosing.

You need to check with Ms. Miller prior to writing.

You will research the controversy, what the issues were, who was involved, and why it matters.

Curated List of References:

Michelle Latimer’s Identity Crisis Is Raising Impossible Questions for Canada’s Indigenous Filmmakers

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Award-winning filmmaker Michelle Latimer's Indigenous identity under scrutiny

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Trickster series director Michelle Latimer resigns from 2nd season

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Michelle Latimer resigns from CBC’s Trickster after addressing questions of Indigenous ancestry

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‘I feel like such a dupe’: Author Eden Robinson reacts to Latimer’s Indigeneity issue

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Author Joseph Boyden’s shape-shifting Indigenous identity

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The making of Joseph Boyden

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Joseph Boyden must take responsibility for misrepresenting heritage, says Indigenous writer

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Rush for Indigenous hires at universities opens door to failure, impostors, say academics

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Indigenous designers in B.C. outraged over claims of authenticity by non-Indigenous competitor

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Authentic First Peoples’ Voice

Research Essay

Your choices for this paper include:

Case Study:

Michelle Latimer (Director, Showrunner)

Case Study:

Joseph Boyden

(Writer)

A case study of

your choice

Curated List of References:

Michelle Latimer’s Identity Crisis Is Raising Impossible Questions for Canada’s Indigenous Filmmakers

Award-winning filmmaker Michelle Latimer's Indigenous identity under scrutiny

Trickster series director Michelle Latimer resigns from 2nd season

Michelle Latimer resigns from CBC’s Trickster after addressing questions of Indigenous ancestry

‘I feel like such a dupe’: Author Eden Robinson reacts to Latimer’s Indigeneity issue

Author Joseph Boyden’s shape-shifting Indigenous identity

The making of Joseph Boyden

Joseph Boyden must take responsibility for misrepresenting heritage, says Indigenous writer

Joseph Boyden (Canadian Encylopedia)

Author Joseph Boyden sorry for becoming a ‘go-to’ on indigenous issues

How can Indigenous voices be better represented in the media?

'Indigenous voice matters:' What to watch this June

Why is Canadian Media Still Shutting Out Indigenous Voices?

Creating space for Indigenous journalism amid the whiteness of Canadian media

Opinion: Canada needs more space for indigenous people in academia

Rush for Indigenous hires at universities opens door to failure, impostors, say academics

Indigenous designers in B.C. outraged over claims of authenticity by non-Indigenous competitor