Greg Younging Explained

Greg Younging (sometimes written Young-Ing; 18 March 1961 – 3 May 2019)^[1] was a Canadian editor and expert on First Nations copyright. He was a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.^{[2] [3]} He was the managing editor at Theytus books and published "Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guidebook for Writing By and About Indigenous Peoples" in 2018.^[4] Younging died on 3 May 2019 in Penticton, British Columbia.^{[5] [6]}

Personal life

Younging was born on 18 March 1961.^[7] He was a member of Opsakwayak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba. His mother is a residential school survivor and her experience of abuse influenced his decision to spend his career raising issues related to the impacts of colonization, and advocate for Indigenous knowledge.

Education

Younging earned a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts Degree from Carleton University. He has a Master of Publishing Degree, from Simon Fraser University. He received a PhD from the University of British Columbia, Department of Educational Studies.^[8]

Younging's parents met in the Canadian military and Younging subsequently spent his childhood moving between Canadian bases.^[9] Because his father received training in electrical engineering and was posted to the Canadian Forces Base Lahr, he spent his teen years in Germany.

Career

Younging had a number of different roles during his career.

Younging was the Managing Editor of Theytus Books from 1990 to 2003, returning to the role in 2016 until his death in 2019.^[10]

Younging served as assistant director of Research for the Canadian federal government's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada.^[11] He has worked for a number of other organizations including: The Royal Commission On Aboriginal Peoples, Assembly of First Nations, Committee Of Inquiry into Indian Education, Native Women's Association of Canada. He was member of Aboriginal Arts Advisory Committee of the Canada Council (1997–2001) and the British Columbia Arts Council (1999–2001).^[12]

As a professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Younging had a profound impact on the university.^[13] He was a professor and Coordinator of the Indigenous Studies Program at the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia–Okanagan.^[14] Younging was "instrumental in the development of the Indigenous Studies program." at the university.

He published numerous works, including nonfiction and poetry.^[15]

Awards

In June 2019, Younging was posthumously awarded the President's Award from the Association of Canadian Publishers for his contributions to the field.^{[16] [17] [18]}

Selected publications

• Book: Aboriginal Healing Foundation. 978-1-897285-72-5. Young-Ing. Greg. DeGagné. Mike. Dewar. Jonathan. Aboriginal Healing Foundation (Canada). Response, responsibility, and renewal: Canada's truth and reconciliation journey. Ottawa. 2011.
• Book: DammIng Words Productions. Greg Younging . "From the past, in the present, for the future": report of the National Aboriginal Youth Conference; February 10–13, 1989, Ottawa. Ottawa. 1989.
• Book: Young-Ing, Greg. Theytus Books. 978-0-919441-84-2. Beyond victimization: forging a path to celebration. Penticton, BC. 1998.
• Book: Young-Ing, Greg. Theytus Books. 978-0-919441-86-6. Gatherings X: the En'owkin journal of first North American peoples. Pentiction, B.C.. 1999.
• 15. 3. 24–38. Young-Ing. Greg. A Comparison between Administration of First Nations Education in Canada and Peru: Divestments, Losses and Lacks.. Canadian Journal of Native Education. 1988.
• Book: Young-Ing, Greg. Ekstasis Editions. 978-1-896860-07-7. The random flow of blood and flowers. Victoria, B.C.. 1996. registration.
• Book: Younging, Gregory. 978-1-926886-40-4. Water Anthology. 2016.
• Book: Younging, Greg. 978-3-11-036299-2. Camille Callison . Loriene Roy . Gretchen Alice LeCheminant . Indigenous notions of ownership and libraries, archives and museums. The Traditional Knowledge -- Intellectual Property Interface. 2016.
• Book: Younging, Gregory. 978-1-55059-716-5. Elements of Indigenous style: a guide for writing by and about Indigenous Peoples. 2018.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gregory George YOUNGING. Legacy. 19 July 2019.
2. News: Elements of Indigenous style: Author shares 5 common mistakes editors make. 18 March 2018. Unreserved, Canadian Broadcasting Agency. 4 May 2019.
3. Web site: Greg Younging. Theytus Books. 4 May 2019.
4. Web site: Book targets Canadian publishers handling Indigenous stories The Star. Toronto Star. 5 May 2019.
5. theytusbooks . 1124450320564641792 . Dear Friends, We are saddened today with the news of the passing of the Publisher of Theytus Books, and our dear friend, Greg Younging . 3 May 2019.
6. Web site: Greg Younging – publisher, professor, and Indigenous cultural advocate – has passed away. 6 May 2019. Quill and Quire. 7 May 2019.
7. Web site:
   1. 544 Greg Younging Obituary
   . bcbooklook.com. 7 May 2019.
8. Web site: Greg Younging CCGS Faculty. ccgs.ok.ubc.ca. 5 May 2019.
9. News: A Cree Professor Helps Create a Record of Canada's Infamous Residential Schools. Birchard. Karen. 29 May 2011. The Chronicle of Higher Education. 6 May 2019. 0009-5982.
10. Web site: Q&A: Greg Younging on editing indigenous works, story ownership, and Canadian publishing. 6 March 2017. Quill and Quire. 5 May 2019.
11. Web site: UBC professor joins Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Mortenson. Bud. 21 January 2011. UBC's Okanagan News. 5 May 2019.
12. Web site: Greg Younging. Toronto International Festival of Authors. 5 May 2019.
13. Web site: Flags lowered at UBC Okanagan in memory of professor – Okanagan Globalnews.ca. 6 May 2019. globalnews.ca. 7 May 2019.
14. Web site: Gregory Younging " UBC Annual Review. annualreview.ubc.ca. 5 May 2019.
15. Web site: Out with old, in with the Younging. bcbooklook.com. 5 May 2019.
16. Web site: Publishers’ group recognizes late professor at UBCO. Daily Courier. 15 July 2019.
17. Web site: An extraordinary life: remembering Greg Younging. Wellborn. Patty. 8 July 2019. UBC's Okanagan News. 15 July 2019.
18. Web site: Media Release: ACP announces 2019 AGM honorees – Association of Canadian Publishers. 15 July 2019.