Accessible movements: Developing a vision of social justice with Aboriginal disability and feminist organizations in Winnipeg Manitoba .

摘要

This thesis investigates the connection between the interests and visions of social justice held by the Aboriginal, feminist and disability movements. Focusing on three organizations involved in these movements in Winnipeg Manitoba it identifies their common interests, tactics and philosophy and barriers to cooperation. Using a participatory action research model the process began by identifying facilitators and barriers based on the academic literature, an organizational policy review, and three interviews of staff members. The research culminated with a group meeting that brought the groups together to discuss their work. Overall, this research found these organizations and their respective communities have more in common than they have barriers dividing them. A lack of contact and information about each other, cultural differences between the Aboriginal and disability communities and the ongoing perception of disability as an individual rather than systemic issue are the main barriers to developing a common vision of justice.