Author

LaBoucane-Benson, Patti

Mellings, Kelly

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

House of Anansi Press Inc.

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover; 128 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Rehabilitation Medicine

Abstract

In this important graphic novel, two Aboriginal brothers surrounded by poverty, drug abuse, and gang violence, try to overcome centuries of historic trauma in very different ways to bring about positive change in their lives.

Pete, a young Aboriginal man wrapped up in gang violence, lives with his younger brother, Joey, and his mother who is a heroin addict. One night, Pete and his mother's boyfriend, Dennis, get into a big fight, which sends Dennis to the morgue and Pete to jail. Initially, Pete keeps up ties to his crew, until a jail brawl forces him to realize the negative influence he has become on Joey, which encourages him to begin a process of rehabilitation that includes traditional Aboriginal healing circles and ceremonies.

Powerful, courageous, and deeply moving, The Outside Circle is drawn from the author's twenty years of work and research on healing and reconciliation of gang-affiliated or incarcerated Aboriginal men.

ISBN

9781770899377

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GN 400 LAB 2015

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Author

Keewatin Sanderson, Steven

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

graphic novel; 48 p.

Subject

Foster Care

Substance Abuse

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

In this graphic novel, Jenny returns to her community after living in the city with her aunt and uncle. While visiting family, she has a series of painful flashbacks to when she was a little girl. Jenny?s story is one girl?s struggle. But many youth will be able to relate to events in her young life.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GE 500 KEE 2011

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