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Children's Fiction Native Canadian

The Gathering

by (author) Theresa Meuse

illustrated by Art Stevens

Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Initial publish date
Nov 2018
Category
Native Canadian, General, Multigenerational
Recommended Age
4 to 7
Recommended Grade
p to 2
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781771084666
    Publish Date
    Nov 2018
    List Price
    $22.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781771084758
    Publish Date
    Nov 2018
    List Price
    $1.99

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Description

Alex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting Elders along the way, they learn about traditional Mi'kmaw culture: the sacred fire, drumming, tanning and moccasin decorating, basket- and canoe-making, and enjoy a Mi'kmaw feast. Most importantly, Alex finds her voice in the talking circle.

With contemporary illustrations by the bestselling illustrator Art Stevens, The Gathering is an inclusive story that will educate and entertain Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers alike.

About the authors

Theresa Meuse is the former chief of Bear River First Nation and has worked in various jobs with Mi’kmaq organizations. She is an educator and advisor and author of a children’s book titled The Sharing Circle. Lesley Choyce is the publisher of Pottersfield Press, an English instructor in Dalhousie University’s Transition Year Program and the author of a number of books. Julia Swan is an editor with Pottersfield Press and teaches English at Dalhousie University.

Theresa Meuse's profile page

Arthur Stevens is a Mi’kmaq community member from Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia. Throughout his professional and personal life Arthur has worked with and for Indigenous peoples and organizations across Atlantic Canada. As a published artist, illustrator, and graphic designer, Arthur is an award-winning Indigenous professional who takes pride in sharing his creative works and is always looking for artistic opportunities that engage and promote connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Art Stevens' profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, First Nation Communities Read
  • Winner, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Spring

Editorial Reviews

"Teachers, librarians, and parents looking to purchase and use authentic indigenous children's literature will be rewarded by the book. A Mi'kmaw reader will be pleased to see her or his culture respectfully represented in a manner that embraces the past and present." —Canadian Review of Materials

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