Here is the enlightening story of an esteemed and eloquent Mi\'kmaq woman whose message of "gentle persuasion" has enriched the life of a nation.
Song of Rita Joe is the story of Joe\'s remarkable life: h.
In 1989, she accepted the Order of Canada "on behalf of native people across the nation." In this spirit she tells her story and, by her example, illustrates the experiences of an entire generation of aboriginal women in Canada.
Rita Joe is celebrated as a poet, an educator, and an ambassador.
Here is the enlightening story of an esteemed and eloquent Mi\'kmaq woman whose message of "gentle persuasion" has enriched the life of a nation