The Gathering

Theresa Meuse

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ISBN: 9781771084666

The Gathering

  Author:   Theresa Meuse  
  Artist :   Art Stevens    
  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

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.

Details and Specs
ISBN associated with this title: 9781771084666
Item NB1058
PublisherNimbus Publishing
PublisherNimbus Publishing
Published on November 6 2018
Language eng
Pages 32
Format Hardcover
Dimensions10(in) x 9(in)
Shipping weight413(g)
Status ACTIVE TITLE
Born and raised in the Bear River First Nation community, Theresa Meuse is a First Nations educator and advisor. She is the author of The Sharing Circle, and has contributed articles to the Mi'kmaq Anthology (volumes 1 and 2) and the book L'sitkuk: The Story of the Bear River Mi'kmaw Community. Theresa lives in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia.

Arthur Stevens is a Mi'kmaq community member from Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia. Throughout his professional and personal life Art has worked with and for Indigenous peoples and organizations across Atlantic Canada. As a published artist, illustrator, and graphic designer, Art 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.

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"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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