Maria Campbell
Maria Campbell's biography is a classic, vital account of a young MÃ©tis woman's struggle to come to terms with the joys, sorrows, loves and tragedies of her northern Saskatchewan childhood.,Maria was a strong and sensitive child who lived in a community robbed of its pride and dignity by the dominant culture. At 15 she tried in vain to escape by marrying a white man, only to find herself trapped in the slums of Vancouverâ€”addicted to drugs, tempted by suicide, close to death. But the inspiration of her Cree great-grandmother, Cheechum, gives her confidence in herself and in her people, confidence she needs to survive and to thrive.,Half-Breed, offers an unparalleled understanding of the MÃ©tis people and of the racism and hatred they face. Maria Campbell's story cannot be denied and it cannot be forgotten: it stands as a challenge to all Canadians who believe in human rights and human dignity.
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Half-Breed