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Ni'n na L'nu: The Mi'kmaq of Prince Edward Island
This lavishly-illustrated book tells a story through words and images that has never before been told, not in any single book. The focus is entirely on the Mi'kmaq of the Island, an island which for thousands of years has been known to the Mi'kmaq and their ancestors as Epekwitk. That name means "cradle on the sea" and no more poetic description of PEI has ever been penned. The story of the PEI Mi'kmaq is one of adaptation and perseverance across countless generations in the face of pervasive change. Today's environment is far from what it was millennia ago. So too, the economy, society, lifestyle, language and religion of the people has witnessed some dramatic shifts. Nonetheless, despite all the changes, today's Mi'kmaq feel deeply connected to the Island in its entirety and to their ancestors and the values they still share. This book tells those many stories, and communicates much more. While the book is a stand-alone publication, it is also a companion to a travelling exhibition of the same name.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
A.J.B. Johnston
23 books7 followersJohn (or Jay) is a Canadian historian and novelist. His website is ajbjohnston.com and he is on Facebook at HistoryandFiction (A J B Johnston, Writer).
Years as an historian at the Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island gave John the background to bring the 18th century alive in his series of Thomas Pichon Novels: Thomas, A Secret Life (2012), The Maze (2014) and Crossings (2015). There will be one more novel to complete the tale.
Published by Nimbus in 2020 was "Kings of Friday Night: The Lincolns." It's the story of a legendary 1960s Nova Scotia rock 'n' roll band.
The author also worked with others to create a a 5-minute micro-doc that is a companion to the book. That video is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZC7S....
In 2021, Acorn Press published "Ancient Land, New Land: Skmaqn—Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst NHS," co-authored with Jesse Francis.
Jay's latest book is "Into the Wind: A Novel of Acadian Resilience." Published by Acorn Press, it offers a fresh, 21st-century look at the Acadian Deportation, exploring it through the eyes of 14-year old Marie and 10-year old Charles.
"Something True" is a coming-of-age story of Katharine McLennan. It's set in late 19th-century and early 20th-century Cape Breton and in France during the First World War.
In recognition of John's body of work on the history of the French in Atlantic Canada, the French Republic made him a chevalier of the Ordre des palmes académiques.
In 2017, John was Writer-in-Residence at the Center for the Writing Arts in Fairhope, Alabama.
Years as an historian at the Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island gave John the background to bring the 18th century alive in his series of Thomas Pichon Novels: Thomas, A Secret Life (2012), The Maze (2014) and Crossings (2015). There will be one more novel to complete the tale.
Published by Nimbus in 2020 was "Kings of Friday Night: The Lincolns." It's the story of a legendary 1960s Nova Scotia rock 'n' roll band.
The author also worked with others to create a a 5-minute micro-doc that is a companion to the book. That video is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZC7S....
In 2021, Acorn Press published "Ancient Land, New Land: Skmaqn—Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst NHS," co-authored with Jesse Francis.
Jay's latest book is "Into the Wind: A Novel of Acadian Resilience." Published by Acorn Press, it offers a fresh, 21st-century look at the Acadian Deportation, exploring it through the eyes of 14-year old Marie and 10-year old Charles.
"Something True" is a coming-of-age story of Katharine McLennan. It's set in late 19th-century and early 20th-century Cape Breton and in France during the First World War.
In recognition of John's body of work on the history of the French in Atlantic Canada, the French Republic made him a chevalier of the Ordre des palmes académiques.
In 2017, John was Writer-in-Residence at the Center for the Writing Arts in Fairhope, Alabama.
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September 25, 2013
Very informative and easy style. Extremely well crafted to appeal to the widest possible range of audience. Suitable for young readers, but just as engaging for older folks, and everyone in between. Great information that is very hard to find anywhere else.
Tells about the Mi'kmaq of PEI, but draws in a lot of other context as well.
Very well illustrated and a joy to read.
Tells about the Mi'kmaq of PEI, but draws in a lot of other context as well.
Very well illustrated and a joy to read.
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