Writing Tips & Book Reading : Chief Mi'sel Joe & Sheila O'Neill
Channel: all about canadian books
Date: 2021-06-22

Hi! Author Sheila O'Neill reads from My Indian a historical fiction she and Chief Mi'sel Joe wrote together. It's an important story that reclaims Mi'kmaq guide Sylvester Joe’s identity almost 200 years later. Both authors also offer some wisdom for writers on this week's episode of all about canadian books. 

Saqamaw Mi’sel Joe is an author. He has been the District Traditional Chief of Miawpukek First Nation since 1983 and is considered the Spiritual Chief of the Mi’kmaq of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Sheila O'Neill is an author, Drum Carrier and carries many teachings passed down by respected Elders and a member of Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation. She is a founding member and past president of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network and, has been part of a grassroots movement of empowerment of Indigenous women within the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador.

If you missed our behind the book interview, Saqamaw Mi’sel Joe and Sheila O'Neill discussed writing together and their journey to reclaim Sylvester Joe's identity. 

Here's the link
https://youtu.be/u6_6ldN8Z9M

There will also be a link at the end of this video.

Wela'lioq, Saqamaw Mi’sel Joe and Sheila O’Neill.

My Indian was published by Breakwater Books. To purchase a copy:
https://www.breakwaterbooks.com/books/my-indian/

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