This anthology of Indigenous writings from Manitoba takes readers back through the millennia and forward to the present day, painting a dynamic picture of a territory interconnected through words, ideas and experiences. A rich collection of stories, poetry, nonfiction and speeches, it features: historical writings from important figures; vibrant literary writing by eminent Indigenous writers; nonfiction and political writing from contemporary Indigenous leaders; local storytellers and keepers of knowledge from far-reaching Manitoba communities; new, vibrant voices that express the modern Indigenous experiences; and Anishinaabe, Cree, Dene, Inuit, Métis and Sioux writers from Manitoba. Created in the spirit of the Anishinaabe concept debwe (to speak the truth), The Debwe Series is a collection of exceptional Indigenous writing from across Canada. Manitowapow, a one-of-a-kind anthology, is the first book in The Debwe Series. Manitowapow is the traditional name that became Manitoba, a word that describes the sounds of beauty and power that created the province. (From Portage & Main Press)