Stoney Creek woman : the story of Mary John / Bridget Moran.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moran, Bridget, 1923-1999.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Carrier women--Biography.

Carrier women.

Carrier Indians--Social life and customs.

Carrier Indians.

Stoney Creek Indian Reserve (B.C.)--Biography.

Stoney Creek Indian Reserve (B.C.).

Stoney Creek Indian Reserve (B.C.)--Social life and customs.

John, Mary, 1913-.

John, Mary.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (171 p.)

Edition:

10th anniversary ed.

Place of Publication:

Vancouver : Arsenal Pulp Press, c1997.

Summary:

The captivating story of Mary John (who passed away in 2004), a pioneering Carrier Native whose life on the Stoney Creek reserve in central BC is a capsule history of First Nations life from a unique woman's perspective. A mother of twelve, Mary endured much tragedy and heartbreak--the pangs of racism, poverty, and the deaths of six children--but lived her life with extraordinary grace and courage. Years after her death, she continues to be a positive role model for Aboriginals across Canada. In 1997 she received the Order of Canada. This edition of Stoney Creek Woman, one of A

Contents:

Preface to the New Edition; Introduction; Prologue; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; Epilogue

Notes:

Originally published: Vancouver [B.C.] : Tillacum Library, 1988.

ISBN:

9786612643897

9781282643895

1282643894

9781551523361

1551523361

OCLC:

645940095