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Social Science Native American Studies

Tommy McGinty's Northern Tutchone story of crow

A First Nation elder recounts the creation of the world

by (author) Dominique Legros

Publisher
Canadian Museum of History
Initial publish date
Jan 1999
Category
Native American Studies
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772822977
    Publish Date
    Jan 1999
    List Price
    $21.99

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This book presents a unique account of crow charter stories by Tommy McGinty, a man from inland First Nations of northwestern Canada. McGinty’s use of language differs dramatically from recorded versions by women storytellers a generation older. A discussion on the issues involved in converting oral stories to written texts is also provided

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