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112Growing Up Métis: Stories of Resiliency
- Author Name: Cort Dogniez
- Publisher: Gabriel Dumont Institute Press
- Publication Date: 2004
- ISBN: 9781988011349
- Author Website: https://skwriter.com/find-saskatchewan-writers/cort-dogniez
About the Book
Growing up Métis: Stories of Resiliency is the second installment of Cort Dogniez’s historical fiction series that began with Road to La Prairie Ronde. In two connected fictionalized stories, Cort delves into the lives of two of his foremothers: his great-grandmother, Josephine Gariepy and his grandmother, Clara Dumont when they were young. While highlighting the dispossession and marginalization of his ancestors following the 1885 Resistance, Cort deftly weaves Métis culture through these two stories with a positive “focus on nicknames, faith, storytelling, and a resilient spirit.” Jade McDougall’s beautiful illustrations bring these poignant, coming of age stories to life. The book also Includes Michif and Cree glossaries as well as guide questions for educators.
About the Author
Cort Dogniez is a proud Métis man, born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He spent a great deal of time with his kohkom and is honoured to have learned her history, stories, and cultural perspectives, which he passes on through his storytelling. He is a graduate of the Indian Teacher Education Program and possesses a Bachelor of Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies. Cort was an educator and administrator for 41 years in Saskatoon before retiring in 2021. He has always been passionate about including Indigenous perspectives in a meaningful way for students and staff to build their understandings and make schools safe, welcoming, and respectful for everyone. Cort currently enjoys storytelling in schools around the province.