Song of Rita Joe : Autobiography of a Mi'kmaw Poet (Ltd Qty) Family Winner OLA Best Bets

Winner OLA Best Bets

As Kathy thinks about the challenge her mind goes back to the story of Pauline Johnson

Wherever she is

and his own lived experience as a Métis hunter and writer

Even though their differences never seemed to matter to the two friends

Song of Rita Joe : Autobiography of a Mi'kmaw Poet (Ltd Qty) Family Winner OLA Best BetsRita Joe is an honoured MiKmaw elder, poet, and member of the Order of Canada. Song of Rita Joe is a book of exceptional courage and insight, the words of a gentle woman who fought for her family, justice, and her own independent voice. She faced intolerance, ignorance, and abuse, searched her inheritance for strength, and wrote poems of clarity and encouragement that continue to inspire not only her people but all people.