Waubgeshig Rice

Waubgeshig Rice is an Anishinaabe author and journalist from Canada, known for his works that explore Indigenous themes and stories. He has written several acclaimed novels and short stories, contributing significantly to contemporary Indigenous literature.

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  1. 1. Moon Of The Turning Leaves

    In "Moon of the Turning Leaves," Evan Whitesky leads a group of hunters and harvesters on a perilous journey to find a new home for their Northern Ontario Indigenous community. Over a decade after a catastrophic blackout, the Anishinaabe people have adapted to life in the bush, but dwindling resources force them to seek a new beginning. Evan, along with his daughter Nangohns and others, ventures south towards their ancestral lands near the Great Lakes. As they navigate through abandoned reserves and cities reclaimed by nature, they encounter both allies and adversaries, testing their resilience and unity in a world reshaped by survival.

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  2. 2. Moon Of The Crusted Snow

    In a remote northern Anishinaabe community, the sudden collapse of modern society leaves its inhabitants isolated and struggling to survive as winter approaches. As the power fails and communication with the outside world ceases, the community must rely on traditional knowledge and resilience to endure. Tensions rise when unexpected visitors arrive, bringing with them the chaos and desperation of the world beyond. Amidst the uncertainty, the community grapples with questions of identity, leadership, and survival, ultimately finding strength in their cultural heritage and unity.

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