Nibi Emosaawdang/The Water Walker
Description
The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of The Water Walker, the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walked to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine-ba invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations.Product Details
Price
$14.95
$13.90
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publish Date
September 10, 2019
Pages
40
Dimensions
6.8 X 8.3 X 0.1 inches | 0.25 pounds
Language
Ojibwa
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781772601008
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About the Author
Joanne Robertson is AnishinaabeKwe and a member of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. She received her Fine Arts degree from Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig. She founded the Empty Glass for Water campaign to bring attention to the drinking water crisis in Indigenous communities. She works as a research assistant at the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre and continues to support the water walks. Joanne lives near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Reviews
"I would recommend this book for any classroom to learn from this inspirational story. It really is an Anishinaabe Call to Action to challenge everyone to contribute to this vital cause."-- "Anishinabek News"
"...especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school and community library bilingual collections..."-- "Children's Bookwatch: The Bilingual Shelf"
"...especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school and community library bilingual collections..."-- "Children's Bookwatch: The Bilingual Shelf"
"[Josephine-ba Mandamin] began a walk around Lake Superior in 2003 that instigated many more walks to draw attention to threats and celebrate the importance of water. Mandamin passed away in 2019, but her legacy lives on in water walks and especially in future generations."
--Aidan Reilly "The Daily Mining Gazette"
