Memories
Kiwassa Women's Writing Circle
1155 East Broadway
Box 24620, Station F
Vancouver, BC, V5N 5T9
(604) 875-6111
(604) 871-7100

This collection of stories is written by women in the Kiwassa community of Vancouver, B.C. The writing is at the "fundamental" or literacy level.

Native Studies of Northeastern B.C. An
Adult Basic Education Curriculum Guide
Alpha Toronto
21 Park Road
Toronto, ON, M4W 2N1
(416) 397-5901

This three-part curriculum is relevant to the experiences and needs of the Native adult learner. The three parts are designed to encourage critical thinking through group activities, interactive discussions and co-operative learning.

Assessing Child Trauma
Darlene Kordich Hall
The Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse
25 Spadina Road
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S9
(416) 921-3151
(416) 921-4997

This detailed handbook for practitioners working with abused children draws attention to the differences between "victimization" and "traumatization," the need for systematic trauma assessment, and the identification of the signs of trauma. $29.95 (+ $5.00 shipping and handling in Ontario, $10.00 elsewhere).

Women, Sport and Physical Activity:
Selected Research Themes
Helen Jefferson Lenskyj
Sport Information Resource Centre
1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON, KIB 5N4
(613) 748-5658
(800) 665-6413

This is a unique literature review, from a feminist perspective, of current research in: sport socialization; women in sport and recreation leadership; discrimination and oppression in sport and recreation. $10.00 (+ 7% GST, includes postage and handling).

Kelusultiek: Original Women's Voices
of Atlantic Canada
Institute for the Study of Women
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS, B3M 2J6
(902) 422-8581
(902) 455-0707

This book is the first collection of literary works (poems, stories, music, autobiographies and essays) by indigenous women writers from the east coast of Canada. $14.95.

Racism and Gender
Canadian Woman Studies/les cahiers de la femme
212 Founders College
York University
4700 Keele Street
North York, ON, M3J 1P3
(416) 736-5356

This issue is committed to an exploration of the links between racism and gender at the grass roots, political, and institutional levels locally and nationally. $8.00.

Grace MacInnis: A Story of Love & Integrity
Ann Farrell
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON, L3R 4T8
(905) 477-9700
(905) 477-9179 (Fax)

This is the story of a strong woman who paved the way for women in politics in British Columbia and in Ottawa. During her remarkable political career, MacInnis opened the door on many issues that continue to be debated: abortion, day care, affordable housing, pensions and fair practices in the workplace: $19.95.

Educational Campaign to Combat Date
and Acquaintance Rape
Paula Bourne
Centre for Women's Studies in Education
OISE 252 Bloor Street
West Toronto, ON, M5S 1V6
(416) 923-6641 ext. 2368
(416) 926-4725 (Fax)

The English language kit includes: manual, educator's guide, annotated bibliography, annotated audio-visual list, community resource list, pamphlets (1 for men, 1 for women), posters (2), button, decal. $40.00. Une version francophone de cette trousse existe également.

Gender and Violence in the Mass Media
National Clearinghouse on Family
Violence
Family Violence Prevention Division
Health Canada
Ottawa, ON, KIA 1B5
(800) 267-1291
(800) 561-5643 (TOD)
(613) 941-8930 (Fax)

This report presents a review of the portrayal of gender and gendered violence in the mass media, focusing on recent Canadian sources and on the electronic media. Free. Ce rapport est également disponible en français.

From Awareness to Action, Strategies
to Stop Sexual Harassment in the
Workplace
Publication Distribution Centre
Human Resources Development Canada
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0J2
(819) 994-0543
(819) 997-1664 (Fax)

This collection of essays by business and labour leaders as well as by other experts provides an overview of the progress made to solve the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. Free. Cet ouvrage est également disponible en français.