What's in a Bead? (HC) Philosophy the summer of ’79 begins

the summer of ’79 begins with his mother returning home only to collect the last two months’ welfare cheques

acted under a mantle of sophistication and humanity as they tried to make the land- and power-hungry colonials understand their ways

This novel continues on in the tradition of the previous three with Native languages in the vernacular

and the Nass River

from British Columbia

What's in a Bead? (HC) Philosophy the summer of ’79 beginsWritten by Kelsey Borgford who is Nbisiing Nishnaabe, from the Marten clan and Couchie family. She resides in her traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation. Kelsey is constantly seeking to become educated, and educate, about the culture. In all she does, her own Nokomis baa is central to her story. Illustrated by Tessa Pizzale who grew up in North Bay, Ontario. Her Cree relatives are from Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Peawanuck. Tessa loves