"A collection of short stories and recipes shared from a family fishcamp on Wrangell Island. The book explores the author's way of life as she uses traditional Tlingit and Sámi knowledge to care for the people and the world around her"--
Vivian Faith Prescott Books
The Last Glacier at the End of the World
- 44 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The 23 poems in The Last Glacier at the End of the World act as glacial bandings marking time and place, imagining a near future in the Anthropocene. Humans, animals, and ice share characteristics, and science and myth animate a symbiotic indigenous worldview. Ultimately, the poet and poems in this collection are witnesses to the effects of climate change on Alaskan communities.
Old Woman with Berries in Her Lap
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Exploring themes of colonialism, transgenerational trauma, and identity, this collection of poems offers a poignant perspective on the Sâami diaspora through the voice of a single descendant. It sheds light on the lesser-known experiences of the Sâami people, particularly in relation to their history as reindeer herders brought to Alaska in the 1800s. The work invites readers to reflect on the complexities of heritage and the lasting impact of cultural displacement.