Lnu and Indians We're Called

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Ragweed Press, 1991 - Poetry - 70 pages
With this collection, celebrated poet and Micmac Indian, Rita Joe, expands uponher desire to communicate gently with her own people, and reach out to the wider community of Canadians. On the eve of the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the Americas, Rita Joe once again extends her hand to us in friendship, and reminds us of the native culture that was here long before the Europeans. These new poems compel us to listen.

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About the author (1991)

Rita Joe was born in Whycocomagh, Cape Breton Island and now resides in the Eskasoni Reserve. She has published two other books of poetry, including Song of Eskasoni. in 1990 she was awarded the Order of Canada.

Bibliographic information

TitleLnu and Indians We're Called
AuthorRita Joe
Editionillustrated
PublisherRagweed Press, 1991
ISBN0921556225, 9780921556220
Length70 pages
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Poetry / Canadian
Poetry / General
  
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