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An Institute of Our Own:
A History of the Gabriel Dumont Institute
Lisa Bird-Wilson
Lisa Bird-Wilson chronicles the history of the Gabriel
Dumont Institute from the 1970s activism that led to
its founding in 1980 to its 30th anniversary in 2010.
Bird-Wilson paints a compelling picture of the issues,
the times, and the people involved with building one
of the Métis Nation’s treasures. History – 156 pages.
Gabriel Dumont Institute 9781926795010 $20.00
NON FICTION
Interrupted With Bipolar
Shae Therrien
After eight hospitalizations for bipolar depression and
more than 150 electroconvulsive therapy treatments,
Shae Therrien knows about maintaining good mental
health. Through diary entries and reflections, Shae
shares anecdotes and details of his illness to help
others understand and care for those who have mental
‘dis-ease’. Biography – 240 pages.
DriverWorks Ink 9781927570050 $19.95
maskisina:
A Guide to Northern-Style Métis
Moccasins
Gregory Scofield and Amy Briley
with Sherry Farrell Racette
Maskisina, a booklet/DVD set, is an easy step-by-step
guide on how to make wearable northern-style Métis
moccasins. As author and moccasin artisan Amy Briley
writes, once completed, “your moccasins may not
turn out perfect, but they will become more beautiful
with age … your moccasins are a reflection of you.”
47 pages.
Gabriel Dumont Institute 9781926795119 $24.99
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