Rebecca Thomas

I'm finding my talk - Halifax, NS, Canada Nimbus Publishing 2020

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm

"A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem "I Lost My Talk," and published simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award-winning spoken-word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second-generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response poem openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism. From sewing regalia to dancing at powow to learning traditional language, I'm Finding My Talk is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young."-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781774710067

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Indigenous children
Off-reservation boarding schools
family
poetry
spoken-word
residential school
colonialism
powwow
Rita Joe
Mi'kmaw
regalia
dancing
smudging