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Kwndr

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Indigenous Voices Award winner Cole Pauls presents a vibrant collection of comics celebrating the cultural traditions and everyday experiences of Dene and Arctic peoples. These deeply personal stories explore themes of family, identity, racism, Yukon history, and the Southern Tutchone language, blending humour and insight. Discover unique cultural practices like Knuckle Hopping and gain practical advice on respecting Indigenous lands and being a supportive ally.
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Ideal for readers interested in Indigenous cultures, comics enthusiasts seeking authentic voices, and those eager to learn about life in Arctic communities through engaging, accessible storytelling.

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Kwndr, by Indigenous Voices Award winner Cole Pauls, returns with a robust collection of stories that celebrate the cultural practices and experiences of Dene and Arctic peoples.

This collection gathers Pauls's comics from magazines, comic festivals, and zine-making workshops. These comics are his most personal work yet, offering readers insights into the author’s family, experiences with racism and identity, the history of Yukon, winter activities, Southern Tutchone language lessons, and cultural practices.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to Knuckle Hop? Or to acknowledge and respect the Indigenous land you're on? Or how to be an ally to Indigenous people? Well, gather around and hear this Kwndr! (Story!)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772620771

Publisher: Conundrum Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 December 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Conundrum Press

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 140

About the Author

Cole Pauls is a Champagne and Aishihik Citizen and Tahltan comic artist, illustrator & printmaker hailing from Haines Junction (Yukon Territory) with a BFA in Illustration from Emily Carr University.In 2017, Pauls won Broken Pencil Magazine's Best Comic and Best Zine of the Year Award for Dakwkda Warriors II. In 2020, Dakwkda Warriors won Best Work in an Indigenous Language from the Indigenous Voices Awards and was nominated for the Doug Wright Award categories, The Egghead & The Nipper.

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