Posts by Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith
The Bison and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
The Bison, who come from two oxlike grazing animals and are commonly known as the buffalo or the Plains Buffalo play an important role within the Seven Grandfather Teachings of First Nations people in Canada. Bison are considered sacred and are linked to the Seven Grandfather Teachings. When a First Nations person thinks of the…
Read MoreFINDING MY VOICE
In June of last year, I attended the 2nd Annual 60s Scoop Gathering in Winnipeg Manitoba. While on the airplane, I couldn’t help but think about how emotional attending this gathering would be. I mean I was going to my hometown, but Peguis was two hours north of Winnipeg, so I didn’t get a chance to…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: I Know I Belong
Written by Sherri Lynn Gobeil Reviewed by Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith The Sixties Scoop is a contentious and genocidal Canadian policy that was put in place to “kill the Indian in the child”. Sherri Lynn Gobeil’s book brings an important insight to a much needed conversation that needs to happen with today’s children so that they…
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