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Our story : Aboriginal voices on Canada's past
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2005
Book > Fiction, Short Stories
Contributors
Cardinal, Tantoo; Griffiths, Rudyard ; Clarkson, Adrienne
Description
"Inspired by moments that shaped this country and its people, in nine stories of striking beauty and originality, Aboriginal voices bring to life a new vision of our history in ways that are often unexpected--and always moving"--cover.

More Information

Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
0385660758
Statement of Responsibility
Tantoo Cardinal [and others] ; preface by Rudyard Griffiths ; foreword by Adrienne Clarkson.
Publication Information
Toronto, ON : Anchor Canada
Physical Description
250 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Contents
Preface / Rudyard Griffiths -- Foreword / Adrienne Clarkson -- The first words / Brian Maracle -- Skraeling / Rachel A. Qitsualik -- The wampum belt tells us / Basil Johnston -- There is a place / Tantoo Cardinal -- The moon of the dancing suns / Jovette Marchessault -- Coyote and the enemy aliens / Thomas King -- Hearts and flowers / Tomson Highway -- Goodbye, Snauq / Lee Maracle -- A blurry image on the six o'clock news / Drew Hayden Taylor.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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