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Fiction Native American & Aboriginal

Midnight Sweatlodge

by (author) Waubgeshig Rice

Publisher
Theytus Books
Initial publish date
Jun 2011
Category
Native American & Aboriginal, Urban Life, Cultural Heritage
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781926886145
    Publish Date
    Jun 2011
    List Price
    $18.95

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Description

Midnight Sweatlodge tells the tale of family members, friends and strangers who gather together to partake in this ancient healing ceremony. Each person seeks wisdom and insight to overcome their pain and hardship. Through their stories we get glimpses into their lives that are both tearful and true. Capturing the raw emotion and unique challenges of modern Indigenous life, this book offers an unflinchingly realistic and genuine look at the struggles First Nations people face.

About the author

Waubgeshig Rice is an author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation on Georgian Bay. He has written three fiction titles, and his short stories and essays have been published in numerous anthologies. His most recent novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, was published in 2018 and became a national bestseller. He graduated from Ryerson University’s journalism program in 2002 and spent the bulk of his journalism career at CBC, most recently as host of Up North, the afternoon radio program for northern Ontario. He lives in Sudbury with his wife and two sons.

 

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