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    I Lost My Talk by Rita Joe (Author) & Pauline Young (Artist)

    I Lost My Talk by Rita Joe (Author) & Pauline Young (Artist)

    $13.95 - $13.95
    $13.95
    $13.95 - $13.95
    $13.95

    I lost my talk

    The talk you took away

    When I was a little girl

    At Shubenacadie school.

    One of Rita Joe's most influential poems, "I Lost My Talk" tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. An often-quoted piece in this era of truth and reconciliation, Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite its attempted eradication.

    A companion book to the simultaneously published I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas, I Lost My Talk is a necessary reminder of a dark chapter in Canada's history, a powerful reading experience, and an effective teaching tool for young readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Includes a biography of Rita Joe and striking colour illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.

    • 32 pages, softcover