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Spirit of the White Bison
Beatrice Culleton Mosionier

Portage & Main Press, 1996

The author narrates the effects of the decimation of Canada’s bison herds as seen through the eyes of a bison.herds.

April Raintree

4 reviews
Beatrice Culleton Mosionier

Peguis Publishers, 1995

The Bible for young Aboriginal girls
This book is read by every Aboriginal girl growing up. (By Aboriginal I mean Indian, First Nation, Native American, Metis girls.) This book hits home, thinking about the book makes me cry, because I related so much to the characters in the book, this book portrays the reality of an aboriginal girl/woman living in canada. This book is a must read for everyone. Yes, it's sad, but that's reality.. ...

In Search of April Raintree: Critical Edition

5 reviews
Beatrice Culleton Mosionier

Portage & Main Press, 1999

A Canadian novel that should be required reading.
This story was written and set in my hometown of Winnipeg. I'm writing a review not because I feel the need to examine or analyse, but rather because this book had a major impact on me when I was around 13 and I think its incredible that it has not gained greater recognition/appreciation. To summarize in brief, this book is a told through the eyes of April, a young Metis girl whose parents are ...