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Description
"In My Own Moccasins is an unflinching account of addiction, intergenerational trauma, and the wounds brought on by sexual violence. It is also the story of sisterhood, the power of ceremony, the love of family, and the possibility of redemption. With gripping moments of withdrawal, times of spiritual awareness, and historical insights going back to the signing of Treaty 8 by her great-great grandfather, Chief Bigfoot, her journey exposes the legacy of colonialism, while reclaiming her spirit. "--
Physical description
304 p.; 7.48 inches
Awards
BC and Yukon Book Prizes (Shortlist — Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize — 2020)
ISBN
0889777314 / 9780889777316