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Nishga by Jordan Abel
5.0
Today is Canada Day. Over the years how I feel and celebrate this day has changed a lot. With the recent recovering of childrens remains on former residential school locations across Canada I am more aware than ever of Canada's past and what our government and churches have done to the Indigenous communities in Canada. Much work needs to be done. Much listening to Indigenous peoples on what they need at this time needs to be done. Difficult conversations with our families and especially our children about Canada's horrific legacy need to be done.
Throughout June, which was Indigenous History Month, I read this brilliant, painful and groundbreaking memoir. This is not a book to be devoured but a book to slowly take in and reflect on. This book is essential in understanding the fallout of residential schools. Abel shares of what it was like growing up disconnected from his Nishga roots, of tracing his families history in residential schools and offering insight on being an intergenerational survivor, of his mental health struggles and his experience of Indigeneity. I was moved and brokenhearted as I read this. Such a powerful, and poetic piece. The way Abel blends photography, images, documents, transcripts and memoir was a very inovative way to share his story. Abel is from B.C. so much of this centers around locales near me which I found interesting. I am not an own voice reviewer for this book so I reccomend seeking out thoes reviews but I have hope this book helps Indigenous readers to feel seen, heard and helps them to heal in some way. Absolutely reccomended reading. I strongly think this book should be a part of the school curriculum too, it would be a great teaching tool for educating future generations.
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Throughout June, which was Indigenous History Month, I read this brilliant, painful and groundbreaking memoir. This is not a book to be devoured but a book to slowly take in and reflect on. This book is essential in understanding the fallout of residential schools. Abel shares of what it was like growing up disconnected from his Nishga roots, of tracing his families history in residential schools and offering insight on being an intergenerational survivor, of his mental health struggles and his experience of Indigeneity. I was moved and brokenhearted as I read this. Such a powerful, and poetic piece. The way Abel blends photography, images, documents, transcripts and memoir was a very inovative way to share his story. Abel is from B.C. so much of this centers around locales near me which I found interesting. I am not an own voice reviewer for this book so I reccomend seeking out thoes reviews but I have hope this book helps Indigenous readers to feel seen, heard and helps them to heal in some way. Absolutely reccomended reading. I strongly think this book should be a part of the school curriculum too, it would be a great teaching tool for educating future generations.
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