Shannen and the Dream for a School
| Author | : Janet Wilson |
| Publisher | : Second Story Press |
| Total Pages | : 201 |
| Release | : 2011-10-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781926920412 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1926920414 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (414 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Shannen and the Dream for a School by : Janet Wilson
Download or read book Shannen and the Dream for a School written by Janet Wilson and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
