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Constructing Identity Through Clothing: Margaret Tudor
No full textThis paper explores how Margaret Tudor’s presentation of self changed during her later years at the English court (1497-1503), her transition to the Scottish court, and her settling into her role as queen in Scotland (1503-1507). Her clothing served as a powerful expression of identity, signalling her transition from Lady Margaret to Queen of Scots, and reinforcing her Tudor lineage while conforming to royal fashion standards. This research underscores the significance of clothing as a manifestation of power, wealth, and status, while also showcasing the pivotal role that clothing and self-presentation played in shaping Margaret’s identity in England and Scotland. 
Divine Feminine
No full textHow do today\u27s chart-topping female artists channel ancient goddesses while dropping beats? This paper looks at how Jhené Aiko, SZA, and Taylor Swift embody and reinterpret divine feminine archetypes through their music. By analyzing lyrics, imagery, and performances, I show how these artists transform traditionally "darker" aspects of feminine divinity—violence, wisdom, and vengeance—into expressions of agency that challenge the patriarchy. Aiko\u27s lotus-centered enlightenment recalls the goddess Sarasvati; SZA\u27s vengeful fantasies mirror Mesopotamian deities, and Swift\u27s serpent imagery draws from ancient feminine symbolism. Through Judith Butler\u27s concept of gender performativity and Luce Irigaray\u27s call for divine feminine representation, I show how these pop priestesses aren\u27t just making hits—they\u27re creating fundamentally sacred spaces where women can express power, anger, and transformation in ways society typically denies them
Pages of Poison: Identifying 19th Century Arsenical Green Books at Queen\u27s University Library
No full textIn the 19th century, arsenic was a commonly used additive and colourant found in paper, clothing, household goods, personal products, and even confectionary items. Although most of these toxic products have long been removed from public consumption, books created using copper acetoarsenite, a green pigment, remain in our libraries and personal collections, with potential health implications. This article focuses on identifying 19th-century books in the Queen’s University Library, Kingston, suspected to contain copper acetoarsenite or emerald green. Based on visual identification, 150 books published between 1797 and 1900 were selected from the collections for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy testing to detect the arsenical colourant. Results revealed that 28 books tested contained significant amounts of arsenic in their bookcloth, covering paper, surface decoration, endpapers, or fore-edges.
These findings underscore the necessity to implement proper handling and storage protocols and conservation strategies to mitigate the risk of arsenic exposure to library staff, researchers, and patrons. Moreover, this research contributes to the broader understanding of arsenic’s impact on cultural heritage preservation, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between librarians, conservators, archivists, historians, and scientists. By documenting and addressing arsenic contamination in library collections, institutions can safeguard the well-being of individuals interacting with these materials while preserving these cultural heritage items for the future.Au 19e siècle, l\u27arsenic était un additif et un colorant couramment utilisé dans le papier, les vêtements, les articles ménagers, les produits personnels et même les confiseries. Bien que la plupart de ces produits toxiques aient depuis longtemps été retirés de la consommation publique, les livres créés à l\u27aide d\u27acétoarsénite de cuivre, un pigment vert, restent dans nos bibliothèques et collections personnelles, avec des implications potentielles pour la santé. Cet article se concentre sur l\u27identification de livres du XIXe siècle dans la Bibliothèque de l\u27Université Queen\u27s, à Kingston, soupçonnés de contenir de l\u27acétoarsénite de cuivre ou du vert émeraude. Sur la base d\u27une identification visuelle, 150 livres publiés entre 1797 et 1900 ont été sélectionnés dans les collections pour des tests de spectroscopie de fluorescence X (SFX) afin de détecter le colorant arsenical. Les résultats ont révélé que 28 livres testés contenaient des quantités importantes d\u27arsenic dans leur tissu, leur papier de couverture, leur décoration de surface, leurs pages de garde ou leurs avant-bords.
Ces résultats soulignent la nécessité de mettre en œuvre des protocoles de manipulation et de stockage appropriés et des stratégies de conservation pour atténuer le risque d\u27exposition à l\u27arsenic pour le personnel des bibliothèques, les chercheuses.eurs et les usagères.ers. De plus, cette recherche contribue à une compréhension plus large de l\u27impact de l\u27arsenic sur la préservation du patrimoine culturel, soulignant l\u27importance de la collaboration interdisciplinaire entre bibliothécaires, conservatrices.teurs, archivistes, historien.ne.s et scientifiques. En documentant et en traitant la contamination à l\u27arsenic dans les collections des bibliothèques, les institutions peuvent préserver le bien-être des personnes qui interagissent avec ces documents tout en préservant ces éléments du patrimoine culturel pour l\u27avenir
Wiinaadmowing Etchi Piitzijig Enda’aat: Helping Elders Where They Live: An Anishinabek community-based participatory research approach to understand community-level supports during the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textThe response to the COVID-19 pandemic limited socializing and connecting, impacting the ability of Elders to pass on guidance and leadership through culturally specific ways. Community-level supports are vital for older adults living in First Nation communities, particularly supports that are inclusive, accessible, private, and confidential, and those that promote visiting, connecting, and culture, offer opportunities for outings, and use many avenues for awareness. Using an Anishinabek research methodology to inform decision-making among the Health and Community Wellness Committee, this community-based participatory action research study used the Gaataa’aabing visual research method to answer the research question: what are the perceptions of “community” adults over 50 years of age who have multiple chronic conditions about community-level supports during the COVID-19 pandemic? We recruited two participants who participated in three learning circles and contributed seven photos. We followed an adapted version of the collective consensual data analytic procedure to analyze over 400 coded segments, resulting in 15 themes organized into barriers to, thoughts and perceptions about, and strengths of community-level supports. We found that the importance of connecting through various means was heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic and community-level support aided in socialization through digital platforms. Although Elders enjoyed connecting with others through modern technology, they also felt that there is a need to return to the old ways, bringing back an Anishinabek way of life. Moving forward, service providers can use these findings to support the coordination of ‘friendly visiting’ via community-level volunteer programs to reduce the impacts of social isolation
Shame, Identity, and Well-being in Métis Autobiographical Literature: A Narrative Review
No full textThis narrative review explores the intersections of shame, identity, and well-being in Métis experiences, as depicted in autobiographical literature. Despite governmental recognition, Métis identity remains ambiguously defined, impacting their integration into federal health policies. This analysis underscores how racism and discrimination shape Métis identity and well-being and are influenced by socio-economic determinants. Central to Métis worldview is Wahkotowin which emphasizes relationality and interconnectedness. This paper considers Wahkotowin to understand the complex relationship between identity and well-being. Historical alliances like the Nehiyaw Pwat Confederacy exemplify kinship ties that have been disrupted by colonial policies, which further marginalize Métis connections with their Indigenous kin. This review of autobiographic works reveals the legacy of shame, both externally imposed and internally experienced by the Métis, which stems from colonial subjugation. These narratives provide profound insights into the impact of shame on Métis identity and kinship bonds. Acknowledging data limitations, this review advocates for further research into the nuanced effects of shame on Métis well-being. It calls for the adoption of distinction-based methodologies in healthcare and culturally sensitive interventions. Restoring historical kinship ties emerges as a central theme through this paper as essential for collective healing and the affirmation of Métis identity and well-being
Is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC) More Effective at Reducing Externalizing Behaviours Exhibited by At-Risk Youth in Foster Care Than Group or Institutionalized Care?
No full textAbstract: This literature review seeks to highlight an evidence base for Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC) as an alternative to group or institutionalized care for at-risk youth. A literature review was conducted and studies that used experimental designs were selected for analysis. Due to a lack of Canadian research, it is hard to know whether MTFC is more effective than group or institutional care in a Canadian context. Despite the implementation of an Indigenous rights-based legal framework to guide child welfare practices with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) children and youth, tens of thousands of Indigenous children and youths remain in foster, group, or institutionalized care in Canada and face significant challenges when “aging out” of the system. Indigenous child, youth, family, and community services remain underfunded, and vulnerable Indigenous youth lack access to evidence-based treatments, which results in placement or travel of youth outside of their communities to receive mental health services. Placement in an MTFC setting appears to have the benefit of helping to reduce externalizing behaviour, more than group or institutional placements. Further research is needed to understand the needs of Indigenous communities and youth, whether an MTFC model would be effective within FNIM cultural contexts in Canada, and if the model could be implemented within FNIM communities
Telling Our Selves: Claiming Belonging in the Information Ken
No full textEditorial for volume 8, issue 3/4, Fall 2024/Winter 2025
The Icing On The Cake: How Social Media Constructs A Fourth Personality Layer
No full textThe Icing On The Cake: How Social Media Constructs A Fourth Personality Laye
