The Thunderbird Poems Counting McNab captures the essence of

McNab captures the essence of the historical background of the land rights issue for Bear Island and the Temagami Blockade of 1988

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The Thunderbird Poems Counting McNab captures the essence ofThe Thunderbird Poems is a slim collection by Ojibwe author, poet and filmmaker Armand Garnet Ruffo's tribute to the late artist Norval Morrisseau's artwork. These inspired poems are organized into four sections: Life Scroll; Shaman Rider; Mother of All Things; and Indian Canoe. The poems were inspired by Ruffo's study of Morrisseau's artwork. This poetic inspiration from art pieces allows the reader a unique avenue into Morrisseau's meanings,