About Emalene Manuel Emalene Manuel (Ktunaxa-Secwepemc). Vera Manuel’s sister, Emalene Manuel recently completed her Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership at the University of British Columbia. Books by Emalene Manuel Honouring the Strength of Indian Women Plays, Stories, Poetry by (author) Vera Manuel edited by Michelle Coupal, Deanna Reder, Joanne Arnott & Emalene Manuel