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Kisiskâciwan : Indigenous voices from where the river flows swiftly

Summary: "A groundbreaking anthology from territory that is now known as Saskatchewan, kisiskâciwan contains rich, oral narratives from Cree, Saulteaux, Nakoda, Dakota, Dene, Gros Ventres, and Métis cultures; speeches and letters by Treaty Chiefs; stories from Elders; archival discoveries; and exciting, contemporary literary works in all genres. Historically and culturally comprehensive, voices include Big Bear, Thunderchild, Louis Riel, Gabriel Dumont, Edward Ahenakew, Maria Campbell, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Rita Bouvier, Harold Johnson, Gregory Scofield, Warren Cariou, Louise Halfe, and many more." -- 

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780889775428 (softcover)
  • Physical Description: xxi, 446 pages ; 23 cm
    print
  • Publisher: Regina, Saskatchewan : University of Regina Press, [2018]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note: Saukamappee (Young Man) -- James Settee -- Charles Pratt -- kā-kišīwē (Loud Voice) -- atakawinin (The Gambler) -- kamooses -- mistawāsiss (Big Child) -- atāhkakohp (Star Blanket) -- payipwāt -- wīhkasko-kisēyin (Sweet Grass) -- mistahi-maskwa (Big Bear) -- kā-miyēstawēsit (Beardy) -- wāwikanihk kā--otāmahoht (Strikes Him On The Back) -- tatanka iyotake (Sitting Bull) -- peopeo kiskiok hihih (White Bird) -- Gabriel Dumont -- pīhtikwahānapiwiyin (Poundmaker) -- Louis Riel -- kā-papāmahcahkwēw (Wandering Spirit) -- acāhkosa kā-otakohpit (Star Blanket) -- kā-miyo-kīsikwēw (Find Day) -- piyēsiw-awāsis (Thunderchild) -- Sacred stories of the Sweet Grass Cree -- Plains Cree texts -- Abel Watetch -- Edward Ahenakew -- Michel Benjamin -- Charlie Janvier -- Charles Ryder -- Peter Vandall -- Marie Merasty -- Eleanor Brass -- nêhiyaw (Glecia Bear) -- John F. Cote -- Alice Ahenakew -- Bertha O'Watch -- Arsene Fontaine -- Howard Adams -- Annie Benonie -- George Klyne -- Alexander Wolfe -- Jim Kâ-Nîpitêhtêw -- Augie Merasty -- Helen Francis -- Herbert Walker -- Freda Ahenakew -- Hubert Gunn -- Vickie Wilson -- Bernelda Wheeler -- Marie Campbell -- Buffy Sainte-Marie -- Gloria Mehlmann -- Doug Cuthand -- Margaret Reynolds -- Tom Jackson -- Priscilla Settee -- Beth Cuthand -- Blair Stonechild -- Rita Bouvier -- SkyBlue Mary Morin -- Jo-Ann Episkenew -- Erroll Kinistino -- Sky Dancer Louise Bernice Halfe -- John Cuthand -- Solomon Ratt -- Janice Acoose -- Joseph Naytowhow -- Kim Soo Goodtrack -- Harold Johnson -- Bevan Fox -- Paul Seesequasis -- Winona Wheeler -- Connie Fife -- Yvette Nolan -- Ernie Louttit -- James Tyman -- Carol Daniels -- Floyd Favel Starr -- Gregory Scofield -- Warren Cariou -- Randy Lundy -- Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway -- Andrea Menard -- Jesse Archibald-Barber -- Lisa Bird-Wilson -- Merelda Fiddler -- Kevin Wesaquate -- Brad Bellegarde (InfoRed) -- Thomas Roussin -- Mika Lafond -- Tenille Campbell -- Shannon McNabb.
Subject: Canadian literature -- 21st century
Canadian literature -- Saskatchewan
Canadian literature -- Native authors
Indigenous peoples -- Saskatchewan -- Literary collections
Topic Heading: First Nation Communities Read 2019-2020

Available copies

  • 6 of 6 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Burns Lake Public Library 819.0808 KIS (Text) 35198000665423 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -
Fort Nelson Public Library 819.0808 KIS (Text) 35246000952729 Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -
Prince Rupert Library 810.8 Kisi (Text) 33294002021301 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -
100 Mile House Branch 810.80897 KIS (Text) 33923005960236 First Nations Interest Volume hold Available -
Gibsons Public Library 810.8 KISI (Text) 30886001054937 Adult Nonfiction Volume hold Available -
Sechelt Public Library FN 810.8 KISI (Text) 33260100048322 First Nations Volume hold Available -

Summary: "A groundbreaking anthology from territory that is now known as Saskatchewan, kisiskâciwan contains rich, oral narratives from Cree, Saulteaux, Nakoda, Dakota, Dene, Gros Ventres, and Métis cultures; speeches and letters by Treaty Chiefs; stories from Elders; archival discoveries; and exciting, contemporary literary works in all genres. Historically and culturally comprehensive, voices include Big Bear, Thunderchild, Louis Riel, Gabriel Dumont, Edward Ahenakew, Maria Campbell, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Rita Bouvier, Harold Johnson, Gregory Scofield, Warren Cariou, Louise Halfe, and many more." -- 

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