Stoney Creek Woman

Download or read book Stoney Creek Woman written by Bridget Moran and published by arsenal pulp press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The captivating story of Mary John, a pioneering Carrier Native whose life on the Stoney Creek reserve in central B.C. is a capsule history of First Nations life from a unique woman's perspective. A mother of twelve, Mary endured much tragedy and heartbreak - the pangs of racism, poverty, and the deaths of six children - but has survived with extraordinary grace and courage. She continues to be a positive role model. In 1997 she received the Order of Canada."--Arsenal Pulp Press website