Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair,Warren Cariou,Beatrice Mosionier
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.,-Nonfiction and political writing from contemporary Aboriginal leaders.,-Local storytellers and keepers of knowledge from far-reaching Manitoba communities.,-New, vibrant voices that express the modern Aboriginal experiences.,-Anishinaabe, Cree, Dene, Inuit, MÃ©tis, and Sioux writers from Manitoba.,Created in the spirit of the Anishinaabe concept debwe (to speak the truth), The Debwe Series is a collection of exceptional Aboriginal writing from across Canada. Manitowapow, a one-of-a-kind anthology, is the first book in The Debwe Series. Manitowapow is the traditional name that became Manitoba, a word that describes the sounds of beauty and power that created the province.
Fiction,Poetry,Short Stories,Anthologies
Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water