The Gathering

Written by Theresa Meuse & illustrated by Art Stevens

Published by Nimbus Publishing

Prices as of Jun 15

Retail
$22.95
Bookshop
$19.51
Publication Date
Apr 1, 2019
Pages
32

What's The Gathering About

Publisher Summary

Alex is attending her first Mi’kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting Elders along the way, they learn many things about traditional Mi’kmaw culture: the sacred fire, drumming, tanning and moccasin decorating, and basket and canoe making. Most important, Alex finds her voice in the talking circle. With contemporary illustrations by bestselling illustrator Arthur Stevens, The Gathering is an inclusive story that will educate and entertain Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers alike.

What Kind of Book is The Gathering

Themes: culture; music; self-esteem and self-reliance; self-esteem; social themes; family; multigenerational; Canada; race and ethnicity
Genres: fiction; religious

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The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

Theresa Meuse

Born and raised in the Bear River First Nation, Theresa Meuse is a First Nations educator and advisor. The author of The Sharing Circle and L’n’uk, she has also contributed to the Mi’kmaq Anthology and L’sitkuk. Theresa lives in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia.

Illustrator

Art Stevens