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Title
I lost my talk (40451)
Physical Illustrated; 32 pages
Copyrighted 2021
Distributor Nimbus (2311)
Audience Primary, Intermediate, Junior High, Senior High (PIJS)
Collection Professional Library
Synopsis 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.
Author Joe, Rita
Added autho Young, Pauline
Dimensions 26 cm
ISBN# 9781771088107
Pub. Loc. Halifax, NS
Parts 1 volume ()
Stmt Resp words by Rita Joe ; art by Pauline Young.
Subjects First Nations—History; First Nations—Poetry; First Nations—Residential schools; First Nations—Residential schools—Poetry; Canada—Ethnic relations—History; Young, Pauline,—1965—-illustrator(A); Aboriginal; Picture Books(CK)
Call# 811.54 JOE
Holdings
Book 1 copy
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