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Children's Fiction Native Canadian

The Voyageurs

Forefathers of the Métis Nation

by (author) Zoey Roy

illustrated by Jerry Thistle

translated by Norman Fleury

Publisher
Gabriel Dumont Institute Press
Initial publish date
Jan 2019
Category
Native Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781926795904
    Publish Date
    Jan 2019
    List Price
    $20.00

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Description

The Voyageurs: Forefathers of the Métis Nation tells an old story—integral to both the birth of the Métis Nation and to the development of Canada—in a new and engaging format. Zoey Roy has eloquently transformed the history of the voyageurs into a spoken-word performance poem which she has shared live at numerous events over the last several years. In this innovative resource, Zoey masterfully informs the reader and listener of the voyageurs’ history, background, and lifeways in a format popular with today’s youth. To fully appreciate Zoey’s masterful delivery, a DVD to accompany this book was essential. Combined with Jerry Thistle’s evocative illustrations and Norman Fleury’s Michif narration, this resource becomes a teaching tool, a work of art, and the impetus for further research all in one.

About the authors

Zoey Roy is an award winning Cree-Dene Michif spoken word poet, teaching artist, and creative consultant based out of Ottawa, Ontario. She is a PhD student at York University, focusing on songwriting as future-building for Indigenous nations. Zoey has received the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Women of Distinction Award in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Congress of Aboriginal People Youth Leadership Award, the Indspire Award, and the Indigenous Graduate Leadership Award at the University of Saskatchewan.

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Originally from St. Lazare, Manitoba, Norman Fleury is a gifted storyteller and teacher. Dedicated to the conservation and promotion of the Michif language, he has contributed to dozens of language resources. He currently teaches Michif in the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan.

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