Katherena Vermette esplora profonde connessioni umane e questioni sociali con urgenza ed empatia nella sua scrittura. Il suo linguaggio poetico, spesso ispirato alla sua eredità Métis e alla sua nativa Winnipeg, tesse intricati arazzi dell'esperienza umana. Attraverso le sue opere, Vermette si posiziona come una voce per le comunità emarginate, utilizzando la letteratura come strumento di attivismo e comprensione. La sua scrittura è potente, toccante e risuona con una profonda comprensione della fragilità e della resilienza dello spirito umano.
A Story of Courage
Exploring the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe, this book emphasizes the significance of courage within Indigenous culture. It highlights the interconnectedness of community and family, illustrating how these teachings guide individuals in their personal and collective journeys. Through rich storytelling and cultural insights, readers are invited to reflect on the values that strengthen bonds and foster resilience in the face of challenges.
A Story of Love
Exploring the Anishinaabe culture, this book delves into the Seven Teachings that emphasize love, community, and family. It highlights the importance of selflessness and the interconnectedness of individuals within their community. Through rich storytelling, readers are invited to reflect on these teachings and their relevance in fostering relationships and personal growth. The narrative not only honors Indigenous wisdom but also encourages a deeper understanding of love as a guiding principle in life.
A Story of Respect
The book explores the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe culture, emphasizing the core value of respect. It delves into the significance of community and family within Indigenous traditions, highlighting how these teachings guide interpersonal relationships and foster a sense of belonging. Through stories and insights, it illustrates the profound connection between individuals and their heritage, encouraging readers to embrace these principles in their own lives.
The collection explores the contrast between the natural beauty of the North End and the harsh realities of crime and racism. Through the lens of a young girl's experience with her missing brother, it delves into themes of prejudice and discrimination, highlighting how systemic biases affect the perception of Indigenous lives. The poetry poignantly captures the emotional landscape of loss and resilience within a community facing social injustices.
A stunning debut novel by multi-award-winning poet Katherena Vermette about a multigenerational indigenous family dealing with the fallout of a shocking crime.
A Story of Honesty
Exploring the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe, this book emphasizes the importance of honesty within Indigenous culture. It highlights the interconnectedness of community and family, illustrating how truth serves as a foundational value that strengthens relationships and fosters understanding. Through rich storytelling and cultural insights, readers are invited to reflect on the significance of these teachings in their own lives and communities.
Exploring the rich wisdom of the Anishinaabe culture, this book delves into the Seven Teachings that guide Indigenous life. It addresses the historical impact of residential schools on communities and the importance of reclaiming home and identity. Through storytelling and cultural insights, the narrative emphasizes resilience, connection, and the teachings that foster healing and understanding within Indigenous communities. The themes highlight the significance of tradition and the enduring strength found in communal ties.
A Story of Humility
Exploring the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe, this book emphasizes humility as a foundational value within Indigenous culture. It highlights the importance of community and family, showcasing how these teachings foster interconnectedness and resilience. Through the practice of singing and storytelling, readers are invited to engage with the profound wisdom of Indigenous traditions, encouraging a deeper understanding of identity and belonging.
A teenage girl travels back and forth through time on the Canadian Prairies.
"From the bestselling author of The Break comes a staggering intergenerational saga that explores how connected we are, even when we are no longer together--even when we're forced apart. Cedar has nearly forgotten what her family looks like. Phoenix has nearly forgotten what freedom feels like. And Elsie has nearly given up hope. Nearly. As Cedar floats between foster homes, and eventually goes to live with her estranged father, she grapples with the pain of being separated from her mother, Elsie, and sister, Phoenix. From a youth detention centre, Phoenix gives birth to a baby she'll never get to raise, and finds herself trying to--or wondering if she even should--forgive herself for all the harm she's caused. Elsie, struggling with addiction and determined to turn her life around, is buoyed by the very idea of being reunited with her daughters and strives to be someone they can depend on, unlike her own distant mother, Margaret. These are the Strangers, each of them haunted in their own way by the death of Elsie's youngest daughter, Sparrow, a sweet, boisterous 8-year-old who died suddenly of pneumonia, leaving the family reeling from the weight of her loss. Between flickering moments of warmth and support, the women diverge and reconnect, fighting to survive in a fractured system that dares them to succeed, but expects them to fail. Facing the distinct blade of racism from those they trusted most, and a severe ignorance that surrounds them and confines their every move, they urge each other to move through the darkness, all the while wondering if they will ever emerge on the other side. A breathtaking companion to her bestselling debut The Break, Vermette's The Strangers brings readers into the crushing and dynamic world of the Stranger family, the shared grief in their past, and the light that beckons from the horizon. This is a searing exploration of race, class, intergenerational trauma, and matrilineal bonds that--despite everything--refuse to be broken."-- Provided by publisher
