It's Like the Legend: Innu Women's Voices [Paperback]

Nympha Byrne (Editor), Camille Fouillard (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

This is a unique collection of writings from 28 Innu women from Labrador. Woven throughout the memoirs, legends, poetry, essays, speeches and testimonies, is an unwavering respect for the sanctity of the land. When NATO began carrying out low-level flight testing over Innu land, Innu women played a significant role in organising acts of civil disobedience which brought the world's attention to their plight. Innu women continue to take a leadership role in protecting their land and their traditional way of life; some have been imprisoned for their acts of resistance. "The Innu Women's Voices" are: Angela Andrew, Anne Marie Andrew, Caroline Andrew, Mary Adele Andrew, Maggie Antuan, Nympha Byrne, Charlotte Gregoire, Rose Gregoire, Mary Martha Hurley, Natasha Hurley, Pamela Hurley, Justine Noah Jack, Madeline Katshinak, Mary Georgette Mistenapeo, Mary Jane Nui, Mary Madeline Nuna, Mary Jane Pasteen, Elizabeth Penashue, Catherine Poker, Christine Poker, Marie Pokue, Aldea Rich, Cecile Rich, Cecilia Rich, Charlotte Rich, Elizabeth Rich, Katie Rich and Shanut Rich.

Product Details

• Paperback: 295 pages
• Publisher: Women's Press (CA) (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0921881568
• ISBN-13: 978-0921881568
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,999,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)