Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water (Debwe Series)

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Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair; Warren Cariou (Eds.); Beatrice Mosionier (Foreword)

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Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair; Warren Cariou (Eds.); Beatrice Mosionier (Foreword). Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water (Debwe Series). [Winnipeg, Manitoba]: Highwater Press, 2011. First Edition, First Printing. ISBN: 9781553793076. pp. xx, 416. 8vo. Appears unread; as new. As New. Paperback. ”This anthology of Aboriginal writings from Manitoba takes readers back through the millennia and forward to the present day, painting a dynamic picture of a territory interconnected through words, ideas, and experiences. A rich collection of stories, poetry, nonfiction, and speeches, it features: Historical writings, from important figures. Vibrant literary writing by eminent Aboriginal writers. Nonfiction and political writing from contemporary Aboriginal leaders. Local storytellers and keepers of knowledge from far-reaching Manitoba communities. New, vibrant voices that express the modern Aboriginal experiences. Anishinaabe, Cree, Dene, Inuit, Métis, and Sioux writers from Manitoba. Created in the spirit of the Anishinaabe concept debwe (to speak the truth), The Debwe Series is a collection of exceptional Aboriginal writing from across Canada. Manitowapow, a one-of-a-kind anthology, is the first book in The Debwe Series. Manitowapow is the traditional name that became Manitoba, a word that describes the sounds of beauty and power that created the province.” (#1817) $50.00