I Lost My Talk
Rita Joe
I Lost My Talk
Rita Joe
Age range 5 to 9
One of Rita Joe’s most influential poems, I Lost My Talk tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder’s childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.
An often quoted piece in this era of truth and reconciliation, Joe’s powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite its attempted eradication.
A necessary reminder of a dark chapter in Canada’s history, this slim volume is a powerful reading experience, and an effective teaching tool for young readers of all cultures and backgrounds.
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