In New Glasgow this week, I phoned the library and discovered that they had a copy of The Stone Canoe. It is a collaboration between Elizabeth Paul, Peter Sanger and Alan Syliboy published by Gaspereau Press.
’This is a story about two stories and the authors’ travels through the written record. Peter Sanger uncovered two manuscripts among the Rand holdings at Acadia.’
‘Both are among the earliest examples of indigenous Canadian literature recorded in their original language.’
Sanger contributes two essays.
I. Looking for Someone who sees.
II. Riding the Stone Canoe.
Alan Syliboy provided the artwork.
Elizabeth Paul provided the translation. Of course, the book produced by Andrew Steeves is also a work of art. It is an example of the role of the printer in society.
I would heartily recommend two other books by Peter Sanger: White Salt Mountain: Words in Time (2005) and Spar: Words in Place (2002). both published by Gaspereau Press.
Postscript
The sticker on the cover says ’one of the 150 books of influence’ Libraries150. (150booksns.ca)
Acknowledgements
Andrew Steeves for their excellent work at Gaspereau Press. Edward Wedler for his collaborative research. Heather shares the outdoor travel: canoeing and snowshoeing.
References
Elizabeth Paul, Peter Sanger, Alan Syliboy, 2007, The Stone Canoe: Two lost Mi’kmaq texts, Gaspereau Press.
Peter Sanger, 2005, White Salt Mountain: Words in Time, Gaspereau Press.
Peter Sanger, 2002, Spar: Words in Place, Gaspereau Press.
Ernest Blair Experiment 
Bob
Still no sign of when we will be doing the GIS round table for ACFA. Hope to confirm soon (Is there any place to meet in Lawrencetown other than NSCC?)
Spent the weekend writing a report on the Exhibition Association of NS — Leslie’s client and related somewhat to the ACFA work. EANS is currently non-functional but has a very important role to play.
Recently saw “Arctic Drift” (on Prime, I think) about the Mosaic Expedition on the Arctic ice flow. Worth a watch.
Brian
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