Richard Wagamese - Indian Horse

[@delcrowe9712]

As a First Nations man, I lived this book. I attended QuAppelle Indian Residential School and played hockey like Saul. Saul is me.

[@franknberry333]

This part of Canadian history is unforgivable, to have survived it is a testament to your strength and resilience…..I wish more people were aware of what really went on, I guess this book will educate some….we can never forget….you have my deepest respect!

[@melaniedecoteau2069]

With all your respect Del Crowe - I would like to Wish you a Happy New Year - As a grand daughter of Native ancestors, my contribution to reconciliation is to Say NO to the Catholic School systems including the Church (for what's left today). Our grand parents never told us much except that it was horrible times and made sure we never when to the convent, boarding school with nunes. ( My gp they were born in 1917 & 1920) they lost 6 children to the residential schools. They were told they passed. My mother who is now 69 is broken, was always broken, drunk, and upset-Once she found her family She stopped Drinking. ( We found them 30 years later ...) They were raise Catholics...Did the Church sold them? I have all the evidence they did. Too Hard to process for my family. My GGparent had left Qu'Appelle to Pembina in the States 1960. ( their way of surviving away from colonization at its worst they said ) - We can't let Richard Wagamese's work is heroic. In Ontario the Anglos are still in denial or just blaming the Church, in my opinion, while they are the same. We are all connected to Indian Horse as human still living in Canada, let it be our true heritage, the land of the Strong - that is YOU, Us - respectfully yours. PS Has the Church and those child abuser were ever prosecuted? Dismantled, I have the most respect for anyone who has yet to surrender. My family did.

[@marquebreeill9970]

This book so moved me - and by extension your story, and the hideous story of residential schools, the story of colonialism continues to burn inside me. I am not 1st Nations, but I did experience some hideous sexual abuse as a child, some at the hands of an upstanding church goer (though I myself am Jewish). It especially burns me to know that relatively speaking I got off 'lightly'. Abuse is so normalized in this society- the dominant society we live in- it has historically been rewarded, even, this abuse of power. It will end when we all reject ALL abuses of power that we have been conditioned to take for granted. I can only hope this happens before it leads to the extinction of our species.

[@qusayj8765]

We arabs stand with the indigenous people of North America, Stay strong We're sorry for your losses and suffering

[@franknberry333]

This world is a worse place without you Mr Wagamese. You are missed!

[@torreonful]

I'm an English teacher. This is one of my favourite novels of all time, and I've read a lot of novels. To me, Richard Wagamese offers a narrative in Indian Horse of one of the most gripping and beautiful stories of Canada that I've ever read. It is a beautiful story, told with beautiful language, with a central character that epitomizes the suffering of First Nations' People. The passages that deal with hockey (and I'm not a fan of hockey) are so moving and beautifully written that they stay with you long after you've closed the last pages of the novel. I can't say enough about this book. It is truly a national treasure.

[@dude6392]

A lot of kids don't find this book interesting, regardless of the message, I can tell you firsthand.

[@mitpittman]

good to hear your voice, while you may not be with us in a physical presence, your words and spirit will always be with us. RIP

[@lucasc5461]

I read this in grade 11, my favourite book from high school

[@clifflang3059]

Thank you Richard Wagamese for your beautiful words and spirit!!!!!

[@JeremReutebuch]

This is one of the most incredible books/stories I've ever read. Thank you, Mr. Wagamese.

[@osiasrowland8278]

Had the chance to meet this man in a small class in Kamloops, he signed his book for me & told us all very emotional stories that I am blessed to have met him.

[@tompeters6915]

I am not Indigenous but when I read his memoir "One Native Life" I fell in love with his writing and Indigenous culture. I have since read 4 novels, and I plan to read all of his works

[@AyeLighthouse]

Richard, you are still speaking to my soul, just like that first meeting; the journey you took me on at CanWrite. Thank-you for reminding me to speak authentically, with the great wisdom of the Ancients. I hope when I meet you again in time, my time, that my redemption story will have made you proud.

[@namanvaid9463]

I just saw the movie and am shattered 😭😭 couldn't control my tears .. Definetly getting the book tomorrow.

[@senadapasic1732]

The movie was also amazing.

[@admperry1]

Thank you for this Film.

[@Lexyvil]

I just finished reading Indian Horse recently for a First Nation related college course. It really was a lot better than I thought it would be, as I got to experience the potential hardships that some native people had. I was shocked to hear Wagamese also passed away not long ago... He was an amazing writer. May he rest in peace.

[@JacoBolle]

As a European born, Canadian, I am ashamed of our history. Unsure if we can ever fix this.

[@sydneythatcherstaff3230]

I am so thankful that this book wasn't jam-packed with example after example of the horror of the Residential Schools. As a reader, I felt the immense sadness because of its directness and simplicity. I am excited to use it in my classroom as the core novel, because as you say, it is also filled with joy. We can all understand: we can all connect.

[@thevoiceofnightmares6037]

Sydney Thatcher I'm working on a horror novel about the residential schools. I think this topic is perfect for showing how the impact of history can destroy entire communities. Also, This tragedy is the longest in Canadian history. Furthermore, as a Canadian writer who has Aboriginal and European background. It's my responsibility to let other Canadians know what happened here. So, as a horror writer, I'm doing a new story that places the reader into the shoes of the kids. By the way, it's not gonna be a jump scare festival. Nor, will it be filled with gore. It's going to be realistic. Lastly, my title will be called The Celtic House That Swam Near The Kanata. I'm combining my European background to my Aboriginal.

[@delcrowe9712]

Horrors was all that the Indian Residential Schools had to offer. Hitler and his Nazis greatly admired them.

[@sr20slider38]

I would love to be in this film. I'm a very tented native hockey player. I'm from telegraph creek northern B.C. A place heavily effected by residential schools. I'm making my video very soon! Great work I prey to get a chance to casted

[@dungbeetle6698]

it is now a film

[@KristaMooreLive]

It is shocking to me that as an English Literature major, we were never given any indigenous authors to read. It is never too late to learn and study authors in Canada whose names we should know.

[@amelmahmoud8221]

GOD BLESS HIS SOUL

[@quantumleep6971]

I saw the movie this evening Apr 17, '18 , I was very stressed throughout it, chewed my nails and came home and yelled at my kid before slamming my bedroom door closed for the evening.

[@mikaelwest]

I am first nation carrier sekani from Canada BC I have 4 children and 1 grand daughter I have been abused by catholic teachers but now I I dnt consider myself catholic no more not our religion but growing up with alcoholics both parents were instead of turning to drugs n alcohol I turned to martial arts kept me strong and stay healthy

[@stephallan2543]

My grandmother who raised me was forced to attend indigenous boarding school at the age of 9 years old...I chose not to follow her footsteps. I, personally Thank God that I could choose nevertheless my parents attended Vocational Native School in the late 60s...I recall the other indigenous children wondering around as most parents were busy partying. My oldest daughter later chose to attend Indian Boarding School. She did exceptionally well...received numerous honors both academically, scholastically, Internationally? What an enormous difference it was for her as i adamantly opposed her attendance. I had the opportunity to visit her residing in the Honor Dorms where I asked her peers about a resident community building that was blocked, sealed and had panels on the windows. I was informed it was haunted...this was not the only site..several other sections were as well. Thinking about this today...No, it’s not surprising since we as indigenous people know the abuse many experienced in these places. 🤔🙇🏻‍♀️🙏🏽🔑🔥🕊

[@sydneythatcherstaff3230]

Chapter 14 is so important.

[@ethanjbainer9346]

Does anyone know how to properly pronounce wabaseemoong

[@not2tees]

No one can pronounce wabaseemoong.

[@alexjack8377]

Is it possible for this video to be used as a scholarly source for a novel study?

[@navdeepsharma4654]

There is something I need to tell for horse diseases. My cont.neb.9799603635

[@Plasma216]

Its hard, do a story on Gil Cardinal, PLEASE, the foster child, can be a lead...

[@SuperVorpalbunny]

Any comment from the religious sects? Just curious...

[@senadapasic1732]

He would make a great politician, what a politician should be, but democracy makes it impossible.

[@senadapasic1732]

Giving those people a voice s not enough- thy need power, too. we don't want to be under te abusive powers anmre for such a basic necessity like housing. For women, it means depression in not having a home especially those wh aren't white or christian.

[@senadapasic1732]

i would like to read a book about what happened described in full intensity as it really was, not something beautiul for our enjoyment. if he has the guts.

[@senadapasic1732]

That's quite a story, one of the best, that he probably paid nothing for or very little. I would have wanted fifty percent. No excuse.

[@senadapasic1732]

He's a good writer and native, appropriate. His books will sell out ,forever. The reason i don't read books is because they are mindlessly wordy, and uninsightful. This writer is anything but that.

[@senadapasic1732]

when he talks about how his poverty experience still affects him is also how God also describes it in trying to encourage a liveable welfare. If you are homeless and a woman or girl ,it is terror (rape) .. If you are dark-skinned disabled, evén more terrifying. It is rarely possible to get your dignity back God says. Politicians say here is a shelter. Thy are racists' Make housing a human right.

[@senadapasic1732]

It's not really an escape, that's why they rarely last, because the concentration camp was still open with his people inside, children, while the nazis screamed in the stands . Whenever you are out, help your people. Don't be fools, they've just found another way And i's not just natives.

[@senadapasic1732]

It's nice to want reconciliation but the racist communities and authorities are strong, protected and huge in numbers. Don't be naive . You must battle them constantly in the courts and international courts and with any police who will help They surround victims and scapegoat the isolated to no end.to death. Lke all abusers, they are masters at playing the victim. Alcohol will ensure failure like poverty does, so stay sober and help whenever you can. And remember some whites , a few, are good decent people.