Sayings of the Elders
- Publisher
- Brush Education
- Initial publish date
- Jan 1998
- Category
- Quotations, Native American Studies
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550591620
- Publish Date
- Jan 1998
- List Price
- $4.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
This collection of sayings reflects the depth and magnitude of First Nations wisdom and underscores the tremendous appreciation that Aboriginal people have for life, the earth and one another. Much of it is anchored on a deep sense of gratitude to the Creator.
About the author
John W. Friesen, PhD, DMin, is a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, where he conducts research in Aboriginal education and teacher training. An ordained clergyman with the All Native Circle Conference of the United Church of Canada, he has authored or co-authored more than 50 books.