1990
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Medicine River chronicles the lives of a group of contemporary First Nations in Western Canada. The novel is divided into eighteen short chapters. The story is recounted by the protagonist, Will, in an amiable, conversational fashion, with frequent flashbacks to earlier portions of his life.
Oct 17, 2011 · "Medicine River is a small town near an Indian reserve in Western Canada. Narrated by the town's only Native American photographer, the loosely woven episodes revolve around Harlen Bigbear, whose specialty is providing "general maintenance" to his friends and acquaintances.
Medicine River, originally published in 1989, is a novel by Thomas King, one of the most prolific Indigenous American writers of the 20th century. The title of the novel takes its name from the town in Alberta, Canada, where the characters live, near a Blackfoot reservation.
Jan 1, 1990 · Harlen tries to sell Will on the idea of returning to Medicine River to open shop as the town's only Native photographer. Somehow, that's exactly what happens. Through Will's gentle and humorous narrative, we come to know Medicine River, a small Albertan town bordering a Blackfoot reserve.
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Medicine River is a novel by Thomas King that explores the dual heritage and identity of a Blackfoot man, Will, who returns to his hometown after years of living in Toronto. The novel depicts the everyday life and struggles of the community of Medicine River, and challenges stereotypes about indigenous culture and land.
An international photojournalist returns to Medicine River following an absence of twenty years to attend his mother's funeral. Once there, he falls prey to Harlen Bigbear, who draws him into a series of hilarious situations that turn his life upside down.
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Harlen tries to sell Will on the idea of returning to Medicine River to open shop as the town's only Native photographer. Somehow, that's exactly what happens. Through Will's gentle and humorous narrative, we come to know Medicine River, a small Albertan town bordering a Blackfoot reserve.
