Shannen and the Dream for a School
Kids, People and Places, Non-Fiction, Canada, School Tools, Social Science, Biography
| Author: | Janet Wilson | ISBN: | 9781926920412 |
| Publisher: | Second Story Press | Publication: | October 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Second Story Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Janet Wilson |
| ISBN: | 9781926920412 |
| Publisher: | Second Story Press |
| Publication: | October 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Second Story Press |
| Language: | English |
The true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat First Nation, a native Cree community in Northern Ontario, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen's fight took her all the way to Parliament Hill and was taken up by children around the world. Shannen’s dream continues today with the work of the Shannen's Dream organization and those everywhere who are fighting for the rights of Aboriginal children.
The true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat First Nation, a native Cree community in Northern Ontario, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen's fight took her all the way to Parliament Hill and was taken up by children around the world. Shannen’s dream continues today with the work of the Shannen's Dream organization and those everywhere who are fighting for the rights of Aboriginal children.
