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As long as the rivers flow  Cover Image Book Book

As long as the rivers flow / Larry Loyie with Constance Brissenden ; illustrations by Heather D. Holmlund.

Summary:

This affectionate memoir is a welcome and discussion-provoking addition to the growing body of native literature for children. Set in 1944, it recreates the summer Lawrence Loyie was ten years old, the last summer he spent with his Cree family before a Canadian government program forced him to attend residential school....a valuable curriculum resource and a good read.
Easy reader.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780888996961 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: 39 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations, black and white photos ; 26 cm.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Groundwood Book"
Includes a brief epilogue, with pictures, on residential school.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10 and up.
Subject: Loyie, Oskiniko Larry, 1933- > Childhood and youth > Juvenile literature.
Cree  > Alberta > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Cree  > Alberta > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature.
Indigenous peoples > Canada > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Authors, Canadian > 20th century > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Authors, Canadian (English) > 20th century > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Topic Heading: First Nations - Juvenile literature.
Loyie, Larry - Childhood and youth

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at College of the Rockies.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Cranbrook Campus E 99 .C88 L39 2002 (Text) 11111001250366 CRANBROOK Volume hold Available -


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