Surviving the City. Vol 1 2009 The myth of the mounties

The myth of the mounties as neutral arbiters between Aboriginal peoples and incoming settlers remains a cornerstone of the western Canadian narrative of a peaceful frontier experience that differs dramatically from its American equivalent

George was educated in the Canadian school system to high school level

hardcover edition

Doug Durst & Elaine Coburn

Surviving the City. Vol 1 2009 The myth of the mountiesTasha Spilletts graphic novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, colonialism, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape theyre so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dezs grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she cant stay with her