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The education of Augie Merasty: A residential school memoir

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120611
Merasty, Joseph Auguste, Carpenter, David. Sakatchewan, SK: University of Regina Press , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 MER 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A courageous and intimate memoir, The Education of Augie Merasty is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation.; A retired fisherman and trapper who sometimes lived rough on the streets, Augie Merasty was one of an estimated 150,00…
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Author
Merasty, Joseph Auguste
Carpenter, David
Place of Publication
Sakatchewan, SK
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Hardcover; 150 p.
Subject
Aboriginal Health
Trauma Survivors
Abstract
A courageous and intimate memoir, The Education of Augie Merasty is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation.
A retired fisherman and trapper who sometimes lived rough on the streets, Augie Merasty was one of an estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children who were taken from their families and sent to government-funded, church-run schools, where they were subjected to a policy of aggressive assimilation.
As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse.
But even as he looks back on this painful part of his childhood, Merasty's sense of humour and warm voice shine through.
ISBN
9780889774575
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 MER 2017

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Tomorrow's hope [and] Strength of the sash : Suicide prevention

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123132
Mitchell, Brandon, Kerr, Conor, Claytan Daniels, Ezra. Indigenous Story Studio , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH CD 302 MIT 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This graphic novel includes 2 short suicide prevention stories, from the perspective of First Nations youth.
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Author
Mitchell, Brandon
Kerr, Conor
Claytan Daniels, Ezra
Publisher
Indigenous Story Studio
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
2 graphic novels in 1 book; 21 p. each
Subject
Suicide Prevention
Suicide-Young Adults
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
This graphic novel includes 2 short suicide prevention stories, from the perspective of First Nations youth.
ISBN
9781460143872
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH CD 302 MIT 2019

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Kiss me deadly : sexual health

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123139
Van Camp, Richard, Auchter, Chris. Indigenous Story Studio , 2011.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GL 500 VA 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A range of issues are covered in this sexual health comic book, from respect and communication in relationships, to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, two-spirit people and sexual health as a career or youth led project.
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Author
Van Camp, Richard
Auchter, Chris
Publisher
Indigenous Story Studio
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
graphic novel; 40 p.
Subject
Young Adults Sexuality
Public Health and Safety
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
A range of issues are covered in this sexual health comic book, from respect and communication in relationships, to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, two-spirit people and sexual health as a career or youth led project.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GL 500 VA 2011

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