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In this volume are more than 125 biographies, which together demonstrate the diversity and depth of Saskatchewan’s First Nations community and the contributions of First Nations people to the province.

"This book ... provides an opportunity to set our history to paper — our stories, our experience, our realities, our wisdom, our worldview; perhaps what is most important, it is in our own words." (From the "Foreword") ... Read more

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Howard tells the dramatic story of the Mtis people's valiant struggles to establish a homeland on the plains along the United States-Canada border.Descendants of fur traders and Indians, the Mtis mounted insurrections against the Canadian government in 1869-70 and 1885 led by the messianic Louis Riel. ... Read more

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This is a true story of pioneering courage and compassion in the New World. Jeanne dreamed of devoting her life to caring for others. In 1641, she courageously gave up her comfortable middle-class life in France to journey to the French colonies, what is today the province of Quebec. In overcoming incredible hardships, massacres, illness, deprivation, and seven grueling trips across the ocean, Jeanne proved to be a remarkable leader. She ended up founding the first hospital in Montreal as well as being a pioneer and founder of the city of Montreal. ... Read more

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This book tells the life stories of five native Canadian women, reconstructed using a variety of historical sources.Each biography is drawn from a different native culture, spread geographically from Saskatchewan to Newfoundland; collectively the stories cover the period from 1656 to 1922. This path breaking book shatters stereotypes by showing the power that native women had in their communities.The images of squaw and Indian princess can now be replaced by a more realistic view of women diverse in personality and life history.Readers of this book will find the variety and richness of these women's lives to be truly absorbing. ... Read more

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Interesting and Informative
Each story represented the struggles and sacrifices that each woman had to suffer in order to stand up for what she believed in. These stories give women who are either Native or non-Native a sense of pride and accomplishment in female history. After reading the book, I felt liberated from all the misconceived notions about natives and native women that I had been taught about. Due to the author's indepth account of each woman and her environment I felt as if I knew each woman personally. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a good read! ... Read more