This anthology of Aboriginal writings from Manitoba takes readers back through the millennia and forward to the present day, painting a dynamic picture of a territory interconnected through words, ideas, and experiences. A rich collection of stories, poetry, nonfiction, and speeches, it features: -Historical writings, from important figures. -Vibrant literary writing by eminent Aboriginal writers. … Continue reading MANITOWAPOW: ABORIGINAL WRITINGS FROM THE LAND OF WATER, by Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair and Warren Cariou, Editors, Forward by Beatrice Mosionier, Highwater Press
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THE SOCKEYE MOTHER, Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett David Huson), Natasha Donovan, Highwater Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_LvJDbsmkE&feature=youtu.be Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) -- Book Launch Thursday Jan 04 2018 7:30 pm, Winnipeg, Grant Park in the Travel Alcove Launch of The Sockeye Mother (Highwater Press), illustrated by Natasha Donovan. To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life … Continue reading THE SOCKEYE MOTHER, Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett David Huson), Natasha Donovan, Highwater Press
PISIM FINDS HER MISKANOW, by William Dumas, Illustrated by Leonard Paul, Highwater Press
In 1993, the remains of a young woman were discovered at Nagami Bay, South Indian Lake, Manitoba. Out of that important archeological discovery came this unique story about a week in the life of Pisim, a young Cree woman, who lived in the Mid 1600s. In the story, created by renowned storyteller William Dumas, Pisim … Continue reading PISIM FINDS HER MISKANOW, by William Dumas, Illustrated by Leonard Paul, Highwater Press
