Ceremony, community and connection - the poems of Once the Smudge is Lit carry the reader into deeply spiritual elements of Nishnaabe/Ojibwe culture. Co-written by Cole Forrest and Kelsey Borgford, the poetry of Once the Smudge is Lit highlights the Indigenous experience in post-colonial times through explorations of themes ranging from love to community. Bogford's and Forrest's verses seek to open a multidimensional window into the experience of being a contemporary Nishaabe. A profound sense of movement, connection, and continuity is emphasized by Tessa Pizzale's beautifully evocative illustrations, which include a line of smudge smoke that flows from page to page from beginning to end.
Author: Kelsey Borgford, Cole Forrest |
Publisher: Kegedonce Press |
Publication Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
Number of Pages: NA pages |
Language: English |
Binding: Paperback |
ISBN-10: 1928120407 |
ISBN-13: 9781928120407 |