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Life at Lejac : the story of Mary John
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

1992
Book
Related School
Lejac (BC)
Creators
Moran, Bridget.
Contributors
Graham, Bill.; Miller, Jerry Lee.
Description
"Life at Lejac is the true story of Mary John, an elder of the Stoney Creek band, near Vanderhoof, B.C. When Mary was seven years old, she was taken away from her home to a residential school many miles away. Life at Lejac tells about Mary's hunger for her native culture. It is also the story of many other native children who went to residential school" (Life at Lejac : The Story of Mary John, pg. 3).

Subjects

John, Mary, 1913-

More Information

Alternate Title(s)
Tales of northern B.C.
Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
1895665019; 9781895665017
Statement of Responsibility
by Bridget Moran ; [paraphrased by Bill Graham ; illustrations by Jerry Lee Miller].
Publication Information
Burns Lake B.C. : Northern Literacy Readers
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. 18 cm.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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