kayās nōhcīn = ᑲᔮᐢ ᓅᐦᒌᐣ = I come from a long time back Cover Image

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kayās nōhcīn = ᑲᔮᐢ ᓅᐦᒌᐣ = I come from a long time back / as told by Mary Louise Rockthunder, wēpanākit ; edited and translated by Jean L. Okimāsis and Arok Wolvengrey.

ISBN: 9780889778375
ISBN: 088977837X
Physical Description: xxxii, 341 pages ; 25 cm.
Publisher: Regina, Saskatchewan : University of Regina Press : [2021]
Copyright: &copy;2021

Rockthunder, Mary Louise, (author.). Okimāsis, Jean L., 1938- (editor,, translator.). Wolvengrey, Arok, 1965- (editor,, translator.). Rockthunder, Mary Louise. Container of (work): Kayās nōhcīn. (Added Author). Rockthunder, Mary Louise. Container of (expression): Kayās nōhcīn. English. (Added Author).

Summary:

"A collection of narratives as told in the nêhiyawêwin (Cree) language by Elder Mary Louise Rockthunder, spanning her rich life and extensive knowledge of her traditions and culture. Mary Louise Rockthunder (née Bangs), wêpanâkit, was an Elder of Cree, Saulteaux, and Nakoda descent. Born in 1913, raised and married at nēhiyawipwātināhk / Piapot First Nation, Mary Louise, a much-loved storyteller, speaks of her memories, stories, and knowledge, revealing her personal humility and her deep love and respect for her family and her nêhiyawêwin language and culture."-- Provided by publisher.