About Vera Manuel Vera Manuel (1949-2010) was an Ktunaxa-Secwepemc writer at the forefront of Residential School writing who did tremendous work as a dramatherapist and healer. Books by Vera Manuel Honouring the Strength of Indian Women Plays, Stories, Poetry by (author) Vera Manuel edited by Michelle Coupal, Deanna Reder, Joanne Arnott & Emalene Manuel