David A. Robertson is an award-winning author whose work delves into profound themes of identity, heritage, and family legacy. His writing style is incisive and evocative, often exploring the complexities of the past and its impact on the present. As a member of the Norway House Cree Nation, Robertson brings a unique perspective to literature, resonating with readers seeking stories of resilience and understanding.
"When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history, and, ultimately, one of empowerment and strength."--
A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers. WINNER OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.
Exploring the evolution of constitutions, this book examines how new constitutional frameworks are emerging as instruments that embody societal values, particularly following significant historical upheavals. The author, a political scientist, transcends traditional political science discussions by analyzing the role of these documents not merely as legal structures but as binding commitments to collective aspirations. This research offers a fresh perspective on constitutional adjudication and its implications for political systems.
Covering a wide range of political terminologies, ideologies, and institutions, this dictionary serves as a vital resource for students and general readers alike. It offers authoritative and current information, making complex concepts accessible and understandable. The comprehensive entries provide clarity on various political topics, ensuring readers are well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of the political landscape.
This reference work offers over 200 A-Z entries that clarify terminology, issues, organizations, and laws related to human rights. Each entry is designed to provide clear and concise explanations, making complex concepts accessible and understandable for readers seeking to deepen their knowledge of human rights.
"David A. Robertson, the son of a Cree father and a white, settler mother, grew up with virtually no knowledge or understanding of his family's Indigenous roots. His father, Dulas, or Don as he became known, had grown up on the trapline in the bush only to be transplanted permanently to a house on reserve in Manitoba, where he was not permitted to speak his language--Swampy Cree--and was forced to learn and speak only English while in day school, unless in secret in the forest with his friends. Robertson's mother, Beverly Eyers, grew up in a small town in Manitoba, a town with no Indigenous families, until Don came to town as a United Church minister and fell in love with her. Robertson's parents made the decision to raise their children, in his words, "separate from his Indigenous identity." He grew up without his father's teachings or knowledge of his life or experiences. All he had left was blood memory, the pieces of who he was engrained in the fabric of his DNA. Pieces that he has spent a lifetime putting together. Black Water is a family memoir of intergenerational trauma and healing, of connection, of story, of how David Robertson's father's life--growing up in Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba, then making the journey from Norway House to Winnipeg--informed the author's own life, and might even have saved it. Facing a story nearly erased by the designs of history, father and son journey together back to the trapline at Black Water, through the past to create a new future."-- Provided by publisher
This contemporary devotional biography traces McCheyne's life and influence
from his upbringing, conversion and training for the ministry to the revival
that occurred in St Peter's in 1839 and his early death.
Animals and kids love to play! This book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children repeating a Cree phrase throughout the book. Readers will encounter birds who chase and chirp, bears who wiggle and wobble, whales who swim and squirt, owls who peek and peep, and a diverse group of kids who love to do the same, shouting:We play too! / kimêtawânaw mîna
'Small is beautiful' certainly applies to Slovenia. This guide covers the entire country except for the very northeast and southeast; however, there is an emphasis on the Julian Alps. 6 car tours (with touring map and larger-scale map of the Julian Alps), 60 long and short walks (with 1:50,000 topo maps), 25 picnic suggestions. Online updates
