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Poppa and his drum, a heartwarming story of truth and reconciliation, written by Judith M. Doucette ; illustrated by Rebecca Reid

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Poppa and his drum

written by Judith M. Doucette ; illustrated by Rebecca Reid

a heartwarming story of truth and reconciliation

"After moving from an all-French Indigenous community to the English community of St. George's when he was a little boy, Poppa's life as a young man was very sad. He was treated badly by his schoolteachers and some other children in the town. Years later, when his grandson wants to bring him into school to play his drum for the class, Poppa is nervous but goes anyway. He is relieved to see he is welcomed and even encouraged to share his knowledge of the traditions and customs of his Mi'kmaw culture. Thankfully, times have changed from Poppa's generation, and he is pleased to have reconciled with the bad experiences he had when he went to school. Indeed, there is strength and wisdom in Reconciliation!"--, Provided by publisher

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