The Gathering Anishinaabe and the racially charged debate

and the racially charged debate about defence of property

confronts prejudice and stereotypes

a graphic journal by Nadia McLaren

Organized into five themes the papers discuss Challenging Dominant Discourses

and the roots of jazz and blues

The Gathering Anishinaabe and the racially charged debateThe Gathering is a 32 page well illustrated picture book about a young child learning about a Mikmaw gathering, also known as mawiomi or a spiritual gathering. At the Gathering Alex is introduced to a variety of traditional powwow events such as learning about the sacred fire and fine arts and crafts. Alex and her older cousin participate in beading, watching how baskets and a canoe is made along with listening to the drummers and enjoying a