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Book Synopsis: Long before the outsiders came, there was a land where people and spirits lived. Not always in harmony, but the people and the spirits loved the mountains and the sea. The people made homes along the inlets, and the spirits came and went as they pleased.
Ts’uwaas met the cannibal spirits when he was fifteen, but even that ordeal failed to prepare him for what the future had in store. The life of his tribe had remained much the same for generations, but now there were strangers in the land, arriving from across the ocean in vast, wooden ships and with their own Great Spirit. Like many of his people, Ts’uwaas embraced these new people as friends, but as more and more came, it wasn’t clear if they were friends at all.
METLAKATLA is a fictional story based on the time when the original inhabitants of what is now called British Columbia first encountered the peoples of Europe. It follows the life of one young man as he navigates the rapidly-evolving world around him, living through the changing fortunes of his tribe, his land, his home, and his love affair with a man from another village. A world now mostly lost is recreated in poignant detail in this tale of tragedy, endurance, and redemption that seeks to entertain and promote understanding towards a brighter future.
Proceeds from this work will be split evenly between Rainbow Refugee and Out On Screen.
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Discover the captivating world of Metlakatla, a story that takes you back to a time when the original inhabitants of what is now called British Columbia first encountered the peoples of Europe. Immerse yourself in the richly woven narrative of Ts’uwaas, a young man whose life intersects with the rapidly-evolving world around him.
From the very first page, you will be transported to a land teeming with spirits and filled with the magnificent beauty of the mountains and sea. Experience the love and harmony shared between the people and the spirits, in a world that is both mystical and perilous.
But as the outsiders arrive in vast wooden ships from across the ocean, Ts’uwaas' world is forever changed. As he navigates the shifting tides of fortune, he finds himself facing uncertainties and questioning the true nature of the strangers. Will they prove to be friends or foes?
METLAKATLA is a gripping fictional tale that captivates your imagination with its poignant portrayal of tragedy, endurance, and redemption. Lose yourself in the pages of this immersive story that not only entertains but also promotes understanding and fosters hope for a brighter future.
By purchasing this book, you not only embark on a captivating literary journey but also contribute to two noble causes. We proudly pledge to split the proceeds equally between Rainbow Refugee and Out On Screen, organizations dedicated to fostering inclusivity and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Embrace the power of storytelling and play a part in creating a better world. Join Ts’uwaas on his transformative journey by grabbing your copy here.
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