Another Canadian Classic

Richard Wagamese

He worked as a professional writer from 1979 until his death in 2017. His books includeIndian Horse, which was made into a feature film and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, Medicine Walk, Embers, andStarlight. He received the Matt Cohen Award, the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Media and Communications, and the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize. Originally from the Ojibway Wabasseemoong First Nation in northwestern Ontario, Wagamese lived in Kamloops.

Medicine Walk

I just learned of Richard Wagamese. This book was in Gord Downies library when he passed. I trust Gord and this is a strong endorsement.

The book doesn’t disappoint. It is a tremendous story of hope and disappointments and paints a picture of the ideallic Canadian backdrop. There are touching and pitch perfect back stories.

Richard Wagamese is a member of the Wabaseemoong First Nation in northwestern Ontario. The authenticity filters through with each beautiful chapter