My name is shield woman
Subtitle: a hard road to healing, vision, and leadership
By: Ruth Awo Taanaakii Scalp Lock with Jim Pritchard
Contributors: Pritchard, Jim
Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: DayTime Moon
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Alberta]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780993704406
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Indigenous women; Biography; Indigenous peoples of North America; Siksika; History
Description: Ruth Scalp Lock, a Siksika woman, her Mother Cree, tells her story as a young child, her experience of Residential School, and her hard road through abuse and addiction. Awakened, Ruth embarks on a journey of healing and spiritual discovery. She is given the name Awo Taanaakii, Shield Woman, becoming a community leader and giving back to her people. The story is told by Ruth, and many others who have walked with her. This is a powerful story full of humanity, speaking of tragedy, resilience and much humour. It is a message for her People and all people. --Amazon.ca
Notes: All photography by Tim Pritchard. --title page verso.