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Shannen and the Dream for a School

Author/Publisher/Website: Wilson, Janet
Copyright: 2011
Evaluation/Record Entry Date: Mar/2014
Submitting suppliers/Website: Not Available
Primary Identifier: 1926920309
Recommended Grades and Subjects/Courses: 5-10
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Resource Description

This is the true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of the Attawapiskat First Nation, a Northern Cree community, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen's fight took her all the way to Parliament Hill and was taken up by children around the world. Shannen’s dream continues today with the work of the Shannen's Dream organization and those everywhere who are fighting for the rights of Aboriginal children. Log in to read the full ERAC review.
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