When the spirits dance

Loyie, Larry, 1933-2016, author.

Book 2023

When the Spirits Dance is about Larry Loyie and his Cree family during the Second World War. Throughout the story, the author has woven facts about how the war years changed the life of one Cree community. This story examines the meaning of war for young children, the contributions made by courageous Indigenous veterans, the importance of Traditional Knowledge, and respect for the environment.

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