Penny Petrone is retired from the Faculty of Education, Lakehead University. She is the editor of First People, First Voices, a collection of Native writing in English.
'The reader will be exposed to some of the finest in the rich oral
tradition of Indians, but in the reading will develop a better
understanding of Indian history and the emotions felt by them at
the various stages of their interactions with Euro-Canadians.'
*The History and Social Science Teacher*
'There are things in this book so poignant they take your breath
away...a vision of life that is transcendant...an extraordinary
book, full of bravery and wonder.'
*Globe and Mail*
'This collection of speeches, letters, poems, diaries, journals,
prayers, petitions, songs and drama vividly reflects the humanity,
vision, and eloquence of the Canadian Indian.'
*Ottawa Citizen*
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