Lnu and Indians We're Called
- Publisher
- Three O'Clock Press
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2011
- Category
- Native American, Canadian
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780921556220
- Publish Date
- Jan 2011
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
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.
About the author
Acclaimed poet Rita Joe (1932—2007) of Whycocomagh First Nation wrote seven books, won numerous awards, and continues to be an influence on poets and other artists across Canada. I Lost My Talk is perhaps Joe's most famous poem, and references her time at the Shubenacadie Residential School. The poem inspired an eponymous multimedia performance at the National Arts Centre in 2016 as well as songs written by Indigenous youth across the country. She is known today as the Poet Laureate of the Mi'kmaq.
Anne Joe, Estate of Rita Joe (Rita Joe's daughter), annmuin@gmail.com, 902-379-2263, 4962 Shore Rd., P. O. Box 7216, Eskasoni, NS, B1W 1B2
