My Name Is Shield Woman: A Hard Road To Healing, Vision, And Leadership

Ruth Scalp Lock, a Siksika woman, her Mother Cree, tells her story as a young child, her experience of Residential School, and her hard road through abuse and addiction. Awakened, Ruth embarks on a journey of healing and spiritual discovery. She is given the name Awo Taanaakii, Shield Woman, becoming a community leader and giving back to her people. The story is told by Ruth, and many others who have walked with her. This is a powerful story full of humanity, speaking of tragedy, resilience and much humour. It is a message for her People and all people.

• | Author: Ruth Scalp Lock|Jim Pritchard
• | Publisher: Daytimemoon
• | Publication Date: Apr 19, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 202 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0993704409
• | ISBN-13: 9780993704406