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I Lost My Talk

By Rita Joe; Pauline Young

Book information

Publisher
Nimbus
Year
2019
ISBN
9781771088107
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
16 MB (16481801 bytes)
Pages
None\0
Time added
2022-12-03 11:48:08
Ethnic & Regional; Juvenile Nonfiction / People &JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography /

Description

One of Rita Joe's most influential poems, "I Lost My Talk" tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. An often quoted piece in this era of truth and reconciliation, Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite its attempted eradication. A companion book to the simultaneously published I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas, I Lost My Talk is a necessary reminder of a dark chapter in Canada's history, a powerful reading experience, and an effective teaching tool for young readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Includes a biography of Rita Joe and striking colour illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.

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