cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/44343977

Before the Usual Time is a short book (180 pages) that spans multiple indigenous cultures. I appreciated getting a taste of each of the authors' experiences and cultures, and the poems are approachable for those new to poetry. The stories are inventive and the writing is excellent. I'd highly recommend it!

Featuring writings from:

• Leanna Marshall - Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Ontario)
• Emma Petahtegoose - Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
• Joan Naviuyuk Kane - Inupiaq
• Ardelle Sagutcheway - Eabametoong (Ontario)
• Craig Santos Perez - Chamorro Guahan (Guam)
• Sherwin Bitsui - Diné of the Todich'ii'nii (Arizona)
• Chuquai Billy - Lakota Sioux/Choctaw (New Mexico)
• David Groulx - Ojibway (Ontario)
• Sy Hoahwah - Comanche/Southern Arapaho
• Cathy Smith - Mohawk
• Dennis Saddleman - Coldwater Reserve
• Craig Commanda - Kitigan Zibi
• Emily Clarke - Cahuilla
• Darlene Naponse - Anishinaabe from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
• Lori Flinders - Couchiching First Nation, Lynx Clan
• Ajuawak Kapashesit - Cree, Ojibwe, and Jewish descent

Before the Usual Time A Collection of Indigenous Stories Poems and Art 2020 - Indigenous & First Nations Books - Strong Nations

A collection of words and imagery from diverse voices grounded in the land that explore community in relation to time. Filmmakerwriter Darlene Naponse curates a gathering of expression about time that has passed time that is now and time that comes. Before the Usual Time features contributions by Chuquai Billy Sherwin Bitsui Emily Clarke Craig Commanda Jessie Fiddler Lori Flinders Daniel Groulx Sy Hoahwah Ajuawak Kapashesit Leanna Marshall Darlene Naponse Joan Naviuyuk Kane Dennis Saddleman Ardelle Sagutcheway Craig Santos Perez Cathy Smith Additional Information 180 pages 5.50 x 8.50 Books - Before the Usual Time A Collection of Indigenous Stories Poems and Art Date Released 2020 Authentic Canadian Content Authentic Indigenous Text

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