Richard Wagamese had a difficult upbringing but he persevered and turned to the written word.
He became one of Canada's most celebrated writers, and his books are beloved by Canadians coast-to-coast.
This is the story of Richard Wagamese.
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He became one of Canada's most celebrated writers, and his books are beloved by Canadians coast-to-coast.
This is the story of Richard Wagamese.
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I am so damn glad bush kids have hope.
In One Story, One Song, written in 2011, Wagamese stated his first home was an army tent hung from a spruce bough frame.
His early life was very difficult.
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His new family refused to allow him to practice First Nations heritage or culture. He also dealt with physical abuse until he left home when he was 16.
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After Wagamese reconnected with his family when he was in his 20s, an elder gave him the name Mushkotay Beezheekee Anakwat, meaning "Buffalo Cloud". He told Wagamese that his role was to tell stories.
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In 1991, Wagamese won a National Newspaper Award for his work.
Three years later, he published his first novel, "Keeper 'n Me".
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Over the course of his writing career, Wagamese wrote six novels, a poetry book, two children's books, five non-fiction books and two memoirs.
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