Kisiskâciwan: Indigenous Voices from Where the River Flows Swiftly

Stories of indigenous lifeways from kisisk ciwan territory

This groundbreaking anthology from territory that is now Saskatchewan, kisisk ciwan, includes rich oral narratives from Cree, Saulteaux, Nakoda, Dakota, Dene, and Metis cultures; early writings from Cree missionaries; speeches and letters by Treaty Chiefs; stories from elders; archival discoveries; and contemporary literary works in all genres.

Historically and culturally comprehensive, voices include Big Bear, Thunderchild, Louis Riel, Gabriel Dumont, Edward Ahenakew, Maria Campbell, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Rita Bouvier, Harold Johnson, Gregory Scofield, Warren Cariou, Louise Halfe, and many more.

Author: Jesse Rae Archibald-Barber
Publisher: University of Regina Press
Published: 06/09/2018
Pages: 300
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780889775428

About the Author

Jesse Rae Archibald-Barber is an associate professor of Indigenous literatures at the First Nations University of Canada. He lives in Regina, Saskatchewan.