The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge Dakelh 2018 Forest of Reading -

2018 Forest of Reading - White Pine Awards

and the Robinson Huron and Robinson Superior Treaties

It explores the loss of language and culture suffered by Aboriginal people as well as the significant gaps they experience in health

The 40-page book provides the script and background information as well as production photographs and cast lists from previous productions

Franklin Starlight is called to visit his father

The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge Dakelh 2018 Forest of Reading -Alf Dumont walks between the two worlds of Indigenous and settler, traditional spirituality and Christianity. He shares stories of building bridges between these worlds. Dumont challenges the church to re examine the theology behind its past decision around residential schools, so that it might live out the words of its apologies. He challenges the country to re examine its responsibilities and relationships with Indigenous people through stories,