Format:
xiv, 224 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Karten
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22 x 14 cm
Edition:
Issued also in electronic format
ISBN:
1550179772
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9781550179774
Content:
"Collected wisdoms, reflections and stories from Indigenous Elder Naanii Nora of the Haida Nation. So You Girls Remember That is an oral history of a Haida Elder, Naanii Nora, who lived from 1902 to 1997. A collaborative effort, this project was initiated and guided by Charlie Bellis and supported and encouraged by Maureen McNamara and other community volunteers. The resulting book, compiled by Jenny Nelson, is a window into Nora's life and her family--from the young girl who "used to sing all the time" and was always bossing her brothers around, to stories of Nora's father born in a canoe travelling to the mainland, to days spent picking berries and afternoons canning and cooking--these are stories of childhood; of people and place, seasons and change; life stages and transitions such as moving and marriage; and Haida songs and meanings. This book also contains the larger story of Nora's times, a representation of changing political relationships between Canada and the Haida people and a personal part of the Haida tale. What ultimately shines through is Nora's singular and dynamic voice speaking with the wisdom of years. For example, on giving advice she says: "I like to give anybody advice because when you're young you don't know nothing on this world. What's coming; what's going ... You have to remember it's a steep hill; you're right on the top. You slide down anytime if you don't be careful." This is a work of great generosity, expressing Nora's spirit of living--her joy, humour, spirituality and resourcefulness; her love of children, music and social life; her kindness, strong will and creativity; and her spirit that has nurtured a community and endures to this day."--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
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So you girls remember that -- Massett -- Jacob's Ladder -- I remember a little bit -- They used to explain to us what's the meaning of it -- But I was happy at home -- Song -- And so I left Massett right to here -- I never came back home again -- And I was left alone with six children -- We should understand proper way.
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Issued also in electronic format
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1550179780
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Bellis, Gaadgas Nora So you girls remember that Madeira Park, British Columbia : Harbour Publishing, 2022 ISBN 1550179780
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781550179781
Language:
English
Keywords:
Haida
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Kanada
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Pazifikküste
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Indigenes Volk
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Indigene Frau
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Kolonialismus
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Geschichte 1900-2000
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Autobiography
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