Biography & Autobiography General
The Mi'kmaq Anthology, Volumn Two
In Celebration of the Life of Rita Joe
- Publisher
- Pottersfield Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2023
- Category
- General, Cultural Heritage, Native Americans
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781990770241
- Publish Date
- Mar 2023
- List Price
- $14.99
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Description
The first volume of The Mi’kmaq Anthology was published in 1997, a project initiated by Rita Joe. Mi’kmaq culture continues to thrive in Atlantic Canada and this new volume brings together many new as well as familiar writers from the Mi’kmaq community. Included are essays on culture, history, and spirituality, as well as autobiography, traditional stories and poetry in this unique volume. Contributors include Daniel Paul, Patricia Doyle-Bedwell, Lindsay Marshall, Cathy Martin, Mary Louise Martin, Clint Gould, Robert Bernard, Laura Johnson, Clayton Paul, Denise Larocque, Shalan Joudrey, Peter Julien and Charles Doucette among others. Also included are poems from Rita Joe.
The collection is informative, varied and spirited. It includes a variety of powerful voices on many subjects and is intended to be a celebration of the life of poet, Rita Joe who encouraged many people from her extended community to write and bring forward their poetry and stories. Rita Joe was born in Whycocomagh in 1932 and received the Order of Canada for her writing and contribution to Canadian culture. Before her death in 2007, she published several important books of poetry and inspired many younger Mi’kmaq authors.
About the author
Theresa Meuse was raised in L'sitkuk (Bear River) Mi'kmaw community. She left in 1986 to attend Dalhousie University as a mature student. Since graduating, she has been employed with several Mi'kmaq organizations including the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq, The Atlantic Policy Congress, and the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Along with being privileged to serve a two-year term as Chief in her community, Theresa also spent many years working as an Indigenous Educator & Advisor, and continues to be a Knowledge Sharer. She presently operates an online craft business called Mi'kma'ki Craft Supplies, and is the author of four published children's books. She is a wife, mother of three, and grandmother of four.
