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Hope, Faith & Empathy is the story of Tilly, a young Indigenous woman growing up in Canada, and the individuals who helped shape her life, her survival and her irrepressible spirit. Together, they tell a unique perspective of the history of the First Peoples of Canada; a history rooted in strength, resiliency and hope. Woven throughout the book are stories, humour, wisdom and thought provoking teachings. Hope, Faith and Empathy is relevant, insightful and inspiring to both Indigenous and Non Indigenous readers; including readers outside of Canada.

Hope, Faith and Empathy is available both in soft cover and as an e-book and in many ways chronicles the consciousness of growing up Aboriginal in Canada. Please take the time to open your world to this fresh look at what hope can be for humanity through the lens of an Aboriginal child.

A series of important workshops accompany the book and are available to organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations and the public on Indigenous trauma and the roots of resiliency.  To view workshops and work of Monique Gray Smith, please visit www.littledrum.com

Excited to announce….Hope, Faith & Empathy is available three ways:
At the Little Drum website: http://www.littledrum.com/news/book.html
And as an e-book on all major readers. Search non fiction, inspiration or purchase and download at this link. http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/178848

Wonder of Learning exhibit from Reggio Emilia is now open at the River Market at the New Westminster Quay.

It is free to visit this exhibit but those who wish to bring groups of children or students are advised to book through the contacts at the Wonder of Learning website below.

There is also a circus school on the same level beside the exhibit which just adds to an already wonderful visit.

The exhibit is open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 to 6 pm, from now until December 8th, 2012.

For more information or to book tour groups visit www.vancouverreggioconsortium.com or www.wonderoflearning.com

feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.

Maya Goldstein has published an article “Play in a Multicultural World” in Family Connections, the BC Council for Families Magazine, pages 8-11.

Official launch of a new book, Hope, Faith & Empathy by Monique Gray Smith on Friday June 22nd from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Na’tsa’maht (The Gathering Place) Camosun College.
It is going to be a fun filled evening MC’d by Art Napoleon and will include a Welcome to the Territory by Butch Dick from Songhees Nation, readings from Hope, Faith & Empathy and a couple songs by Art.

There will be Door Prizes, dessert and coffee/tea…and Hope, Faith & Empathy will be for sale at a special launch price of $15.00 (this sale is also available at www.littledrum.com on June 21st and all day June 22nd).

Hope, Faith & Empathy is the story of Tilly, a young Indigenous woman growing up in Canada, and the individuals who helped shape her life, her survival and her irrepressible spirit.  Together, they tell a unique perspective of the history of the First Peoples of Canada; a history rooted in strength, resiliency and hope.  Woven throughout the book are stories, humour, wisdom and thought provoking teachings.  Hope, Faith and Empathy is relevant, insightful and inspiring to both Indigenous and Non Indigenous readers; including readers outside of Canada.