The Björkan Sagas literary criticism and tribal affiliations to present

and tribal affiliations to present the extraordinary range and power of new Native poetry

caring for children

a deep spiritual life

”—Lynne Rossetto Kasper

this is the story of American Indians that only National Geographic can tell

The Björkan Sagas literary criticism and tribal affiliations to presentDrawing upon his Cree and Scandinavian roots, Harold R. Johnson merges myth, fantasy, and history in this epic saga of exploration and adventure. While sorting through the possessions of his recently deceased neighbour, Harold Johnson discovers an old, handwritten manuscript containing epic stories composed in an obscure Swedish dialect. Together, they form The Bjrkan Sagas. The first saga tells of three Bjrkans, led by Juha the storyteller, who set