| The Secret of Your Name Contributor(s): Bouchard, David (Author), Weber, Dennis J. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0889956065 ISBN-13: 9780889956063 Publisher: Red Deer Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Canada - Native Canadian |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.8" W x 9.8" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "In English and Michif, Bouchard, whose grandmothers were Anishnaabe, Chippewa, Menominee and Innu, honours those 'Kokums, ' of whom he is so proud... Dennis Weber's wonderfully textured paintings add further luminescence to an emotionally powerful book." -- The Globe and Mail Canada's most well-known and respected M tis artists collaborate in this heart wrenching telling of what it means to be M tis. Bestselling and award winning M tis poet David Bouchard's heartfelt story is illustrated by Canada's most prominent M tis artist Dennis Weber. Canada's M tis are the only mixed blood people in the world recognized by every level of government as being a Nation. The M tis have their own language, flag, songs and stories. They have exciting traditions and a proud history. Sadly, their journey was one of hardships, denial and often lies. In The Secret of Your Name, these men open their hearts to all those who care to know what it means when it is said that we are Proud to be M tis This spectacular book will appeal to any and all who have an interest in aboriginal people. It will call out to art collectors, musicians and all who have ever pondered their own past. |