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Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm
Sonny Assu
Brandon Mitchell
Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley
Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley
David A. Robertson
Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair
Jen Storm
Richard Van Camp
Katherena Vermette
Chelsea Vowel
Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact.Each story includes a timeline of related historical events and a personal note from the author. Find cited sources and a select bibliography for further reading in the back of the book. The accompanying teacher guide includes curriculum charts and 12 lesson plans to help educators use the book with their students.This is one of the 200 exceptional projects funded through the Canada Council for the Arts’ New Chapter initiative. With this $35M initiative, the Council supports the creation and sharing of the arts in communities across Canada.
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Author
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm
Pages
296
Publisher
Portage & Main Press
Published Date
2019-05-31
ISBN
1553797825 9781553797821
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"Two favorite stories “Nimkii” and “Like a Razor Slash”"
Katie
"My preferred method for encountering Indigenous cultures is through story. My faith is taught through story, so it’s a familiar medium. In that vein, I decided to explore this gorgeous graphic anthology! I’m not usually one for short stories but the graphic format worked well. I appreciated the diversity of stories, as well as the inclusion of author statements and historical timelines. This book is accessible to most, though people with zero background on canadian indigenous history might feel a bit lost. There are stories from across the country, though more out of/connected to Manitoba than any other single place. <br/><br/>The story featuring Inuit I found honestly very strange and confusing. I didn’t really follow what was happening, as it featured a lot of esoteric beliefs. <br/><br/>I especially liked the straightforward stories about history - the west coast story featuring a northern B.C. nation was my favourite! <br/><br/>The art is stunning in every piece, though there was less variety in style than I expected. <br/><br/>I most appreciated how this book felt educational yet not pushing a “correct” perspective: just Indigenous folks telling their stories. An opportunity for the reader to see things through new eyes. <br/><br/>Recommended! I would say this is a good book for highschool and up."
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Teresa Prokopanko
