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Richard Wagamese on the personal quest for truth and reconciliation that inspired his new novel, Medicine Walk

These days, Ojibway author Richard Wagamese is thinking a lot about healing. His new novel, Medicine Walk, chronicles the reconciliation between a dying father named Eldon and his estranged son. It's the story of a walk they take together -- and a quest to fufill Eldon's wish to die on the land....
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These days, Ojibway author Richard Wagamese is thinking a lot about healing. His new novel, Medicine Walk, chronicles the reconciliation between a dying father named Eldon and his estranged son. It's the story of a walk they take together -- and a quest to fufill Eldon's wish to die on the land.

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Mr. Wagamese's book comes at a time when more and more Aboriginal Canadians are raising their voices in protest. There was the 'Idle No More' movement, and young people taking up their own long treks to draw attention issues to in Aboriginal communities. 

We have also come to the end of a long process in which Aboriginal Canadians from across the country have shared their experiences in Residential schools at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.  

Today, author Richard Wagamese is also focused on his own healing -- as he recovers from a serious infection.

Carol spoke to Richard Wagamese from our CBC studio in Kamloops, BC.

 

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