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Picking up the pieces : residential school memories and the making of the Witness Blanket
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2019
Book > Non-Fiction
Creators
Newman, Carey; Hudson, Kirstie
Description
"This nonfiction book, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous artist Carey Newman that includes hundreds of items from every Residential School in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them"--provided by publisher.

"Newman, a master carver and sculptor turned storyteller, takes us behind the scenes of his multi-panelled, three-dimensional traveling art installation that tells the story of Canada's residential school story. Along with co-writer Hudson, Newman teaches readers about the items, and how they relate to the residential schools in every province and territory"--adapted from jacket.
Language
English

More Information

Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
1459819950 ; 9781459819955
Statement of Responsibility
Carey Newman and Kirstie Hudson.
Publication Information
Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers
Physical Description
vii, 170 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 x 28 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Issued also in electronic formats.
Contents
Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter one: Picking up the pieces -- Chapter two: Silent witness -- Chapter three: The first day of school -- Chapter four: Never enough -- Chapter five: Stitch by stitch -- Chapter six: Never forget -- Chapter seven: Moments of humanity -- Chapter eight: Out of the ashes -- Chapter nine: The permanent record -- Chapter ten: Plastic dolls -- Chapter eleven: Reclaiming the space -- Chapter twelve: Behind closed doors -- Chapter thirteen: Identity -- Chapter fourteen: Walking among memories -- Conclusion: The truth about reconciliation -- Glossary-- References -- Reading list -- Map of Witness Blanket artifacts -- List of residential schools in Canada -- Map of residential schools.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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