Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii Am Not Number: A Heartbreaking and Inspiring Memoir

Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii / I Am Not a Number

by Kathy Kacer

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	73675 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	44 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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In his powerful memoir, Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii Am Not Number, Gord Downie shares the tragic story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old Indigenous boy who died while trying to escape a residential school in 1966. Downie's deeply moving narrative sheds light on the devastating effects of assimilation and discrimination, and inspires readers to stand up for justice and reconciliation.

A Haunting Tale of Loss and Resilience

Chanie Wenjack's story is one of many that have been silenced for far too long. He was one of thousands of Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities and sent to residential schools, where they were subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Chanie's death is a tragic reminder of the horrors that were inflicted upon Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the lasting trauma that continues to affect Indigenous communities today.

Downie's writing is both heartbreaking and inspiring. He captures the innocence and vulnerability of Chanie and the other children who were sent to residential schools, and he exposes the cruelty and racism that they faced. But he also shows the strength and resilience of the Indigenous spirit, and he calls on all Canadians to work together to create a more just and equitable society.

A Call to Action for Reconciliation

Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii Am Not Number is more than just a memoir. It is a call to action for reconciliation. Downie challenges readers to confront the dark history of residential schools and to work towards a better future for Indigenous peoples in Canada. He urges us to listen to the voices of Indigenous people, to learn from their experiences, and to work together to build a more just and equitable society.

This book is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and reconciliation. It is a must-read for all Canadians who want to learn more about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and who want to work towards a better future for all.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving account of a tragic chapter in Canadian history. Downie's writing is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and he challenges us all to confront the dark legacy of residential schools and to work towards a better future for Indigenous peoples in Canada."

- The Honourable Murray Sinclair, former Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

"A must-read for all Canadians. Downie's book is a powerful reminder of the horrors that were inflicted upon Indigenous peoples in Canada, and it is a call to action for reconciliation. We must all work together to create a more just and equitable society."

- The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

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Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii / I Am Not a Number

by Kathy Kacer

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	73675 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	44 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE