The Narrows of Fear (Wapawikoscikanik)

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Publication Year:
2020

ISBN-13: 9781771337908

<p><i>The Narrows of Fear (Wapawikoscikanik)</i> weaves the stories of a group of women committed to helping one another. Despite abuse experienced by some, both in their own community and in residential schools, these women learn to celebrate their culture, its stories, its dancing, its drums, and its elders. Principal of these elders is Nina, the advisor at the women’s shelter. With the help of Sandy and Charlene, Nina uses Indigenous practices to heal the traumatized Mary Ann. This is a powerful novel—sometimes brutally violent, sometimes healing, sometimes mythical, and always deeply respectful of the Indigenous culture at its heart.</p><em>The Narrows of Fear (Wapawikoscikanik)</em> weaves the stories of a

group of women committed to helping one another.&nbsp; Despite abuse

experienced by some, both in their own community and in residential

schools, these women learn to celebrate their culture, its stories, its

dancing, its drums, and its elders. Principal of these elders is Nina,

the advisor at the women’s shelter. With the help of Sandy and Charlene,

Nina uses Indigenous practices to heal the traumatized Mary Ann. This

is a powerful novel—sometimes brutally violent, sometimes healing,

sometimes mythical, and always deeply respectful of the Indigenous

culture at its heart.