Katherena Vermette erforscht in ihrer Schrift tiefe menschliche Verbindungen und gesellschaftliche Fragen mit Dringlichkeit und Empathie. Ihre poetische Sprache, die oft von ihrem Métis-Erbe und ihrer Heimatstadt Winnipeg geprägt ist, webt komplexe Teppiche menschlicher Erfahrungen. Mit ihren Werken positioniert sich Vermette als Stimme für marginalisierte Gemeinschaften und nutzt Literatur als Werkzeug für Aktivismus und Verständnis. Ihr Schreiben ist kraftvoll, ergreifend und schwingt mit einem tiefen Verständnis für die Zerbrechlichkeit und Widerstandsfähigkeit des menschlichen Geistes mit.
Winnipeg, am Rande der Stadt. In einer kalten Winternacht schaut die junge Mutter Stella aus dem Fenster und bemerkt, dass draußen auf der einsamen Brache vor ihrem Haus ein Mädchen überfallen wird. Voller Furcht ruft sie die Polizei. Als die Beamten eintreffen, finden sich zwar Zeichen eines Kampfes, eine zerbrochene Bierflasche und Blut im Schnee, aber vom Opfer fehlt jede Spur. Und die Beamten haben Zweifel, dass Stellas Aussage, eine Frau sei vergewaltigt worden, der Wahrheit entspricht. Doch es ist die Polizei, die sich irrt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From the bestselling author of The Break comes a staggering intergenerational saga exploring the deep connections that persist even when family members are apart. Cedar has nearly forgotten her family, while Phoenix struggles with the loss of freedom and Elsie fights to maintain hope. As Cedar moves between foster homes and eventually lives with her estranged father, she grapples with the pain of separation from her mother, Elsie, and sister, Phoenix. In a youth detention center, Phoenix gives birth to a baby she will never raise and wrestles with forgiving herself for past harms. Elsie, battling addiction and determined to turn her life around, is motivated by the dream of reuniting with her daughters, striving to be a dependable figure unlike her own mother, Margaret. The family is haunted by the death of Elsie's youngest daughter, Sparrow, whose sudden passing left them reeling. Amid flickering moments of warmth, the women navigate a fractured system that challenges their survival, facing racism and ignorance from those they once trusted. They support one another through darkness, questioning if they will ever find light again. This powerful exploration of race, class, intergenerational trauma, and unbreakable matrilineal bonds invites readers into the complex world of the Stranger family.
The third graphic novel in the A Girl Called Echo series, Northwest Resistance follows Echo Desjardins and her travels through time. Going back to 1884, Echo finds herself in the thick of a new M tis resistance led by leader Louis Riel, who has returned from exile to resist encroaching forces from the East and to ensure his people's rights are honoured. For Echo, the experience is empowering, focusing her own identity and giving her the strength to confront the challenges in her life.
