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Small Fires, Long Winters is a creative non-fiction memoir that recounts the author’s
time as a young teacher in Kashechewan, a remote Cree First Nation community on
the west coast of James Bay in Northern Ontario. Seeking direction after finishing
graduate school and struggling with debt, Murray accepted a teaching position that
immersed him in the unfamiliar and isolated community. Through strong
storytelling, Murray describes his journey north, the challenges of life in the
community, and his relationships with colleagues, students, and locals. He
witnessed both hardship and beauty—unsafe water, poverty, and trauma alongside
laughter, strength, and cultural pride. Themes of hockey, survival, and community
bonds run throughout—whether in the classroom, on the rink, or through cultural
experiences such as a sweat lodge ceremony. He also adopted a stray puppy who
became both a steadfast companion and a symbol of resilience. By the end, he
leaves Kashechewan, changed by the experience. The epilogue reflects on what he
carried forward: a deeper understanding of Indigenous resilience, an enduring
friendship with students and colleagues, and a lifelong connection to the North.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Small Fires, Long Winters is a creative non-fiction memoir that recounts the author'stime as a young teacher in Kashechewan, a remote Cree First Nation community onthe west coast of James Bay in Northern Ontario. Seeking direction after finishinggraduate school and struggling with debt, Murray accepted a teaching position thatimmersed him in the unfamiliar and isolated community. Through strongstorytelling, Murray describes his journey north, the challenges of life in thecommunity, and his relationships with colleagues, students, and locals. Hewitnessed both hardship and beauty-unsafe water, poverty, and trauma alongsidelaughter, strength, and cultural pride. Themes of hockey, survival, and communitybonds run throughout-whether in the classroom, on the rink, or through culturalexperiences such as a sweat lodge ceremony. He also adopted a stray puppy whobecame both a steadfast companion and a symbol of resilience. By the end, heleaves Kashechewan, changed by the experience. The epilogue reflects on what hecarried forward: a deeper understanding of Indigenous resilience, an enduringfriendship with students and colleagues, and a lifelong connection to the North. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781069970701
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Small Fires, Long Winters is a creative non-fiction memoir that recounts the author'stime as a young teacher in Kashechewan, a remote Cree First Nation community onthe west coast of James Bay in Northern Ontario. Seeking direction after finishinggraduate school and struggling with debt, Murray accepted a teaching position thatimmersed him in the unfamiliar and isolated community. Through strongstorytelling, Murray describes his journey north, the challenges of life in thecommunity, and his relationships with colleagues, students, and locals. Hewitnessed both hardship and beauty-unsafe water, poverty, and trauma alongsidelaughter, strength, and cultural pride. Themes of hockey, survival, and communitybonds run throughout-whether in the classroom, on the rink, or through culturalexperiences such as a sweat lodge ceremony. He also adopted a stray puppy whobecame both a steadfast companion and a symbol of resilience. By the end, heleaves Kashechewan, changed by the experience. The epilogue reflects on what hecarried forward: a deeper understanding of Indigenous resilience, an enduringfriendship with students and colleagues, and a lifelong connection to the North. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781069970701
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