With this collection, celebrated poet and Micmac Indian, Rita Joe, expands uponher desire to communicate gently with her own people, and reach out to the wider community of Canadians. On the eve of the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the Americas, Rita Joe once again extends her hand to us in friendship, and reminds us of the native culture that was here long before the Europeans. These new poems compel us to listen.
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With this collection, celebrated poet and Micmac Indian, Rita Joe, expands uponher desire to communicate gently with her own people, and reach out to the wider community of Canadians. On the eve of the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the Americas, Rita Joe once again extends her hand to us in friendship, and reminds us of the native culture that was here long before the Europeans. These new poems compel us to listen.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good+ 0921556225. Card covers show very light shelf wear. Previous owner's last name on front fly leaf; A bright, solid book.; 8.5 X 6.6 X 0.2 inches; 71 pages; Rita Joe (née Bernard), a Mi'kmaw poet was immortalised in the play The Ecstasy of Rita Joe by George Ryga and honoured as a Member of the Order of Canada among other honours.
