Journeys of the Spirit IV provides the reader with a variety of voices and realities, as students share their triumphs and struggles through stories and poetry.
Thoughts from the Author, Nancy Cooper
One thing all of the learners I interviewed had in common was the hard times they have lived through. Addiction, foster care, racism, poverty, abuse and violence were the reality for many. All of the people I spoke to wanted a better life for themselves and their families and they realized that education would help them achieve that better life.
Literacy programs do more than help people to read or write; they are a safe place where people have the time and space to become the people they have always wanted to be. They become strong, amazing, talented Aboriginal people who seek a brighter future for themselves and their families and by default, the community as a whole.
It was an honour getting to know these individuals. Meegwetch!
Nancy is Anishnabe from the Rama First Nation in Ontario and lives in Toronto with her family. She’s thinking about world domination but will probably just have a nap instead.
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