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Regional Canada - Their Example Showed Me the Way / kwayask e-ki-pe-kiskinowapahtihicik A Cree Woman's Life Shaped by Two Cultures

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Book Synopsis: Emma Minde’s portraits of the family into which she was given in marriage are touching and instructive. They show us a young woman leaving her home in Saddle Lake, Alberta, to join a household of strangers in Hobbema. In addition to the husband she has yet to meet, Emma comes to know four strong-willed people who will shape her life: her husband’s parents, Mary-Jane and Dan Minde, Dan’s younger brother, Sam, and his wife, Mary. These reminiscences, told to Freda Ahenakew, offer rare insights into a life guided by two powerful forces: the traditional world of the Plains Cree and the Catholic missions and boarding-schools of the day, designed to re-make their charges entirely. Rarely has the interplay of these two worlds—often in conflict, yet oddly in harmony—been sketched so eloquently as in this moving autobiography. Emma Minde’s stories are presented here as she told them in Cree, with a translation into English on the facing pages. With its Cre

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Discover the captivating life of Emma Minde in the book "Their Example Showed Me the Way / kwayask e-ki-pe-kiskinowapahtihicik: A Cree Woman's Life Shaped by Two Cultures". This remarkable autobiography takes you on a journey through Emma's experiences as she navigates the contrasting worlds of the Plains Cree and the Catholic missions and boarding schools. Emma's tales, told in both Cree and English, offer a unique perspective on the interplay between these two powerful forces. Get ready to be transported into a world of tradition, conflict, harmony, and resilience.

Immerse yourself in the touching and instructive portraits painted by Emma Minde. You'll witness a young woman leaving her home in Saddle Lake, Alberta, and embarking on a new life with a family of strangers in Hobbema. As you turn the pages, you'll become intimately acquainted with her husband's parents, Mary-Jane and Dan Minde, along with Dan's younger brother, Sam, and his wife, Mary. These individuals, each with their strong-willed personalities, will forever shape Emma's life and provide you with a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs she faces.

The beauty of "Their Example Showed Me the Way" lies in its ability to bring two cultures together, showcasing the merging of the traditional world of the Plains Cree and the influences of Catholic missions and boarding schools. Emma's story is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit. Through her inspiring journey, you'll witness the conflicts and harmonies that arise between these worlds, leaving you captivated and enlightened.

Don't miss out on this moving autobiography that offers a rare glimpse into a life guided by powerful forces. Join Emma Minde on her remarkable journey by ordering your copy today. Prepare to be inspired, educated, and deeply touched by the stories shared within the pages of "Their Example Showed Me the Way / kwayask e-ki-pe-kiskinowapahtihicik: A Cree Woman's Life Shaped by Two Cultures".

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