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Analysis Of Washing The World By Melanie Florence

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Throughout history, women have always had to face injustice, including Indigenous women, whose voices were further silenced due to racism and sexism. The poems “Washing the World” by Anna Marie Sewell and “Missing Nimama” by Melanie Florence help to amplify the voices of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and the REDress project by showing the perspective and experience of the Indigenous community through these poems. The poem "Washing the World'' amplifies the voices of MMIWG and the REDress project through its themes of mourning, healing, and justice. “Grandmothers stand shoulder to shoulder” (stanza 2) portrays Indigenous grandmothers showing resilience and resistance by standing shoulder to shoulder against systemic injustices. …show more content…

For instance, the line "their shawls of many colours, spread these wings, sweep you in'' (stanza 2) represents the REDress project, where red dresses are displayed to symbolize the missing and murdered Indigenous women. Additionally, the poem's focus on the need for justice, as seen in "The Law of the Moon and Season Calls for Justice," (stanza 15) matches with the calls for action and accountability within the MMIWG movement. The repeated line "until they're home, until they all are home" (stanzas 4, 8, 12, 17) emphasizes the longing for justice and the return of the missing women and girls, echoing the goals of both the MMIWG movement and the REDress project. The poem “Missing Nimama,” showcases the perspective of a young Indigenous girl who had to live her life and grow up without her mother. This amplifies the voices of MMIWG and the REDress project by providing a personal and emotional narrative that highlights the devastating impact of missing and murdered Indigenous women. The girl's longing for her mother, expressed in phrases like "where is my

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