The Water Walker
The Water Walker is a book previously written by Joanne Robertson.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2017: The 36-page book features the story of Josephine Mandamin and her efforts to protect water. It was published by Second Story Press and uses artwork to explain the significance of the Water Walks. The book was featured during school visits at Nor'wester View Public School and Bishop E.Q. Jennings School in 2017.[2]
- May 2019: The book was written to archive the journeys and work of Josephine Mandamin and other water walkers. Josephine Mandamin frequently visited schools to share the book's message with children.[3]
- September 2020: The film documents Autumn Peltier as she travels to New York City for the Climate Action Summit. It was produced by Stevie Salas and had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2020. The production aims to increase global support and recognition for Indigenous water advocacy.[4]
- August 2022: The book is about the late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin-baa. A teacher who uses this book in her classroom stopped to support walkers on the highway in August 2022.[5]
- April 2025: The characters in Herring to Huckleberries are described as being similar to the style of this book.[6]
- February 2026: This title is another work authored by Joanne Robertson.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Book review: Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story", Anishinabek News, 10 February 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Josephine Mandamin featured in new book ‘The Water Walker’", Anishinabek News, 9 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin fondly remembered", Anishinabek News, 17 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Autumn Peltier’s advocacy featured in documentary premiering at Toronto International Film Festival", Anishinabek News, 4 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "For Love of the Rivers Water Walkers complete fourth Water Walk this summer", Anishinabek News, 25 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book Review: ɬagət̓ hiyt t̓oxʷʊm – Herring to Huckleberries", Anishinabek News, 17 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).