E natamukw miyeyimuwin by Ruth Dyckfehderau

E natamukw miyeyimuwin by Ruth Dyckfehderau

Although Ruth DyckFehderau is the writer, this is a community project, owned and controlled by the James Bay Cree health dept (because stories are medicine). The intent of these stories is to help others although the book contains difficult content the stories are often uplifting - no need to be afraid of what is on the page.

“These previously unwritten stories of lived, traumatized experiences are testament to the storytellers’ courage and strength and resilienceWhen the rich Cree traditional and spiritual relationship with land and with family is harmed by separation, hatred, and fear - a harm resulting in anger and loss of values, identity, and self-worth - these storytellers find ways to heal. Through their stories, you learn about culture as treatment, about the power of forgiveness and love, and about peaceful co-existence in community as essential to healing, belief, and advancing true reconciliation.” —Chief Willie Littlechild, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Former Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, Former residential school student athlete, Order of Canada; Order of Sport, Member of Sports Halls of Fame, Canada and North America

“These Cree stories, told with utmost respect and a feeling of safety, are gifts. They are medicine.” —Joanna Campiou, Woodland/Plains Cree Knowledge Keeper

“This is a difficult but necessary book. There’s a power to truth and to the realities of the Indian Residential School system, but for those wanting to see strength and movement toward hope, this is the book for you. These stories hold that hope close to the heart. What shines through is a love of the land, a love of community, a love of the Cree language, a love of family – exactly what colonial forces like the IRS system tried to destroy but couldn’t.” —Conor Kerr, Metis/Ukrainian author, Avenue of Champions, Giller Prize longlist

Ruth DyckFehderau is an instructor in Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Alberta and a freelance writer; she also enjoys travel. She has published in literature journals and anthologies around the world, and has received awards for her writing, teaching, and activism. She won several book awards for The Sweet Bloods of Eeyou Istchee.

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ISBN 13	9781989796238
ISBN 10	1989796230
Title	E natamukw miyeyimuwin
Author	Ruth Dyckfehderau
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Year published	2023-03-31
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.