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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Corporate Author

American Academy of Pediatrics

Editor

Meerkov, Meera

Weiner, Gary

Zaichkin, Jeanette

Edition

2nd edition

Place of Publication

Itasca, IL

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Softcover; 357 pages

Subject

NICU

Premature Infants

Premature Infants-Coping

Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants

Abstract

This book "will guide you through your baby's time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), helping you communicate with members of the NICU team, ask the right questions, and participate as a valuable partner in care. This volume also features inspirational stories from other parents' NICU experiences to bring you comfort and hope." [excerpted from cover]

ISBN

9781610026659

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JB 340 MEE 2023

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