Coyote and Raven Go Canoeing: Coming Home to the Village Volume 42

The narrative unfolds as a canoe journey featuring a dialogue between two tricksters, Coyote and Raven, exploring themes of colonization and cultural identity. Peter Cole employs a blend of poetic and dramatic voices, infusing traditional First Nations storytelling with contemporary insights. By drawing on Aboriginal knowledge, he challenges and transcends Western literary conventions, presenting a unique perspective on ab/originality through free verse. The work emphasizes the importance of oral traditions in conveying complex cultural narratives.