In Our Own Aboriginal Voice

A Collection of Aboriginal Writers and Artists in BC

In Our Own Aboriginal Voice is a collection of 24 short stories, poems, memoirs, non-fiction, and even a few scripts, written by 13 Aboriginal authors of all ages. Of the many themes reflected, the constant thread unifying them is a sense of strength, resilience, and hope.

Contributors

Lori Shwydky

Lori Shwydky founded Rebel Mountain Press in Nanoose Bay and holds the position of managing editor. She was a team member in the creation of Portal magazine (2013-14) acting in the roles of fiction editor, copy editor, and business manager.
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Forward, by Terri Mack, a member of the Da’naxda’xw Awaetlala Nation, is the owner of Indigenous Strong Nations Publishing. 3 $0.30

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Prayer: Coming Together, Darlene McIntosh (Elder with Lheidli T’enneh Nation) 2 $0.20

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A poem about the strength of Indigenous women. 2 $0.20

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A humorous, yet touching story about the final days of a man. 5 $0.50

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A poem about traditional moccasin making. 1 $0.10

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A historical story about a Red River family struggling to protect their land. 9 $0.90

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A poem about a troubled past and addiction struggles. 4 $0.40

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A memoir about being Two-Spirited. 6 $0.60

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A poem about Aboriginal artifacts in government museums. 2 $0.20

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A poem about the effects of Colonization on Indigenous people. 2 $0.20

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A play focusing on the lives of children in residential schools. 7 $0.70

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A creative metaphoric poem. 1 $0.10

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A non-fiction piece focusing on intergenerational trama stemming from Residential school expiences. 8 $0.80

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A short story about a young Indigenous girl who wants to return to her past. 5 $0.50

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A poem about struggles of Indigenous people losing their lands. 1 $0.10

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A traditional story about the oolichan harvest. 7 $0.70

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A poem about reuniting with a loved one. 2 $0.20

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This play is a traditional oral story about helping others. 9 $0.90

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A poem about challenges of Indigenous teenagers. 3 $0.30

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An inspiring memoire of a man who took the wrong path and ended up in prison. 3 $0.30

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A non-fiction piece on traditional teachings of Medicine Wheel. 4 $0.40

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A motivational essay on how to make a change and walk the “Red Road.” 3 $0.30

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A spiritual Indigenous poem. 2 $0.20

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A poem that explores returning to traditions and the concept of home. 1 $0.10

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The closing prayer for the book. 2 $0.20

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Compilation of Author Bios 6 $0.60

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Compilation of Artist Bios 3 $0.30