In the coming
months, until spring of 2007, I will be interviewing Cree people for my Ph.D.
thesis entitled “The Paix des Braves Agreement of 2002: An Analysis of Cree Responses.”The research approach is based on understanding,
not criticizing.There is no
attempt to evaluate the Agreement or Cree responses to it in terms of good or
bad, right or wrong.The main goal
is to analyze this important event in Cree society in a way that leads to a
better understanding of the connections between how things are talked about,
thinking and values, and power and organization in Cree society.
I am seeking
Cree participants for this research to complete a questionnaire (with consent
forms). Some will also be invited to participate in a focus group or do an
interview, either in person or by telephone.Participants will have the option of
either having their identity revealed or remaining anonymous.Those who agree to have their identity
revealed will also have an option as to whether or not their photo can be used
in a possible future publication based on this research.
To participate in research,
please send e-mail to george.oblin@tlb.sympatico.caor mail:P.O. Box 2015Malartic
,
QcJ0Y 1Z0 or complete & send both
consent forms & questionnaire.
Meegwetch.
George Oblin Ph.D. Candidate in
CommunicationStudiesConcordiaUniversity
,
Montreal
,
Quebec
