Authors	Lori Shwydky
Publisher	Rebel Mountain Press
Publication Year	2016

ISBN: 9780994730244

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In Our Own Aboriginal Voice

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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.

Chapter	Contributors	Pages	Year	Price
Foreword Forward, by Terri Mack, a member of the Da’naxda’xw Awaetlala Nation, is the owner of Indigenous Strong Nations Publishing. View	Terri Mack	3	2016	$0.30
Prayer Prayer: Coming Together, Darlene McIntosh (Elder with Lheidli T’enneh Nation) View	Darlene McIntosh	2	2016	$0.20
Rebirth of a Nation A poem about the strength of Indigenous women. View	Mary-Ann Chevrier	2	2016	$0.20
The Beat and the Walk A humorous, yet touching story about the final days of a man. View	Kris J Skinner	5	2016	$0.50
Moccasins A poem about traditional moccasin making. View	Spencer Sheehan-Kalina	1	2016	$0.10
Flood Damage A historical story about a Red River family struggling to protect their land. View	Michael Calvert	9	2016	$0.90
Past Energy Outlet A poem about a troubled past and addiction struggles. View	Tara DeSousa	4	2016	$0.40
Queering While Brown: How I Attempt Two-Spiritedness in 2016 A memoir about being Two-Spirited. View	Kevin Henry	6	2016	$0.60
Artifact A poem about Aboriginal artifacts in government museums. View	Spencer Sheehan-Kalina	2	2016	$0.20
Understanding Colonization A poem about the effects of Colonization on Indigenous people. View	Kevin Henry	2	2016	$0.20
Tears of the 19th Century A play focusing on the lives of children in residential schools. View	Tara DeSousa	7	2016	$0.70
Fallen Over A creative metaphoric poem. View	Michael Calvert	1	2016	$0.10
Stolen Generations: Intergenerational Traumas, Residential Schools and Indian Peoples A non-fiction piece focusing on intergenerational trama stemming from Residential school expiences. View	Kevin Henry	8	2016	$0.80
Where I Belong A short story about a young Indigenous girl who wants to return to her past. View	Natalia Auger Nybida	5	2016	$0.50
Running Freely A poem about struggles of Indigenous people losing their lands. View	Ry-Lee Pearson	1	2016	$0.10
Gilwa A traditional story about the oolichan harvest. View	Joe Starr	7	2016	$0.70
Waiting For Me A poem about reuniting with a loved one. View	Maryann Dick	2	2016	$0.20
Yellow Mouse Doorway This play is a traditional oral story about helping others. View	Tara DeSousa	9	2016	$0.90
Teenagers A poem about challenges of Indigenous teenagers. View	Kirsten Sam	3	2016	$0.30
This is My Story An inspiring memoire of a man who took the wrong path and ended up in prison. View	Jerry Smaaslet	3	2016	$0.30
Medicine Wheel Teaching A non-fiction piece on traditional teachings of Medicine Wheel. View	Jerry Smaaslet	4	2016	$0.40
Becoming a Warrior A motivational essay on how to make a change and walk the “Red Road.” View	Jerry Smaaslet	3	2016	$0.30
Manitou A spiritual Indigenous poem. View	Spencer Sheehan-Kalina	2	2016	$0.20
Strayed A poem that explores returning to traditions and the concept of home. View	Michael Calvert	1	2016	$0.10
Prayer: Honouring Our Elders & Ancestors The closing prayer for the book. View	Darlene McIntosh	2	2016	$0.20
Author Bios Compilation of Author Bios View	Lori Shwydky	6	2016	$0.60
Artist Bios Compilation of Artist Bios View	Lori Shwydky	3	2016	$0.30

In Our Own Aboriginal Voice

A Collection of Aboriginal Writers and Artists in BC

Contributors

Lori Shwydky

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