Manitowapow : Aboriginal writings from the land of water / Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair and Warren Cariou, editors ; foreword by Beatrice Mosionier.

Sinclair, Niigaanwewidam James. (Added Author). Cariou, Warren, 1966- (Added Author).

Summary:

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, Métis, 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781553793076
Physical Description: xx, 416 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Winnipeg : Highwater Press, c2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Traditional systems of writing in Manitowapow -- Peguis -- Pierre Falcon -- Cuthbert James Grant and the Sioux chiefs -- Peter Jacobs (Pahtahsega) -- Henrey Budd (Sakachuwescam) -- Louis Riel -- Gabriel Dumont -- Harriette Goldsmith Sinclair Cowan -- Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa) -- Kuskapatchees -- William Berens (Tabasigizikweas) -- Maurice Sanderson -- Alex Grisdale -- The Dene elders project -- Marisis Aze -- Bart Dzeylion -- Helen Joseyounen -- Gabriel Tsannie -- George Barker -- James Redsky (Esquekesik) -- Albert Edward thompson -- Thomas Boulanger -- Norway House elders -- Irene Muswagon -- Tommy York -- Ruby Beardy -- Betsy Muminawatum -- David Courchene Sr. -- Alice Masak French -- Louis Bird (Pennishish) -- Elders of moose lake -- Tobasonakwut Kinew -- Elders of Grand Rapids -- Bernelda Wheeler -- The prairie call -- Citizens of Camperville -- George Morrissette -- Doris Young -- Theadore Fontaine -- Marie Annharte (Nee Baker) -- Jackson Beardy -- Phil Fontaine -- Joe Mclellan and Matrine Therriault -- Ovide Mercredi -- Elijah Harper -- Charles Nelson (Mizhakwanigiizhik) -- Emma Larocque -- Beatrice Mosionier -- Patricia Ningewance -- Murray Sinclair -- Inmates at Stony Mountain Institution -- Tomson Highway -- Duncan Mercredi -- Lorraine Mayer -- Marvin Francis -- Ila Bussidor -- Douglas Nepinak -- Darrell Racine -- Joanne Arnott -- Brenda Isabel Wastasecoot -- Jordan Wheeler -- Cheryl Smoke -- Trevor Greyeyes -- David McLeod -- Paul Depasquale -- Shayla Elizabeth -- Gregory Scofield -- Warren Cariou -- Gilbert James Fredette -- Randy Lundy -- Ian Ross -- Nichola Tookoome Batzel -- Columpa C. Bobb -- Nahanni Fontaine -- Rosanna Deerchild -- Colleen Simard -- Maeengan Linklater -- Althea Guiboche -- Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair -- Donna Beyer -- Clayton Thomas-Muller -- Ryan McMahon -- Katherena Vermette -- David Alexander Robertson -- Wabanakwut (Wab) Kinew -- Julie Lafreniere -- Jennifer Storm -- Suzanne Morrissette -- Rebecca Kantimere -- Alyssa Bird.