Larry Loyie

Readings

Award-winning Aboriginal author and residential school survivor Larry Loyie gives all readings with partner Constance Brissenden. This dynamic couple bring Aboriginal history to life by sharing Larry Loyie’s childhood in times of change. They refer to his four autobiographical books, When the Spirits Dance (set during the Second World War), As Long as the Rivers Flow (his last traditional summer before residential school), Goodbye Buffalo Bay (the sequel to As Long as the Rivers Flow; his last year in residential school and moving on at 13 to find his place again in his family and community) and The Moon Speaks Cree, A Winter Adventure (available fall 2012). Larry may also refer to the art that goes into many children’s books and how it was created by illustrator Heather D. Holmlund for The Gathering Tree, his fictional story of a family learning HIV awareness and prevention. He will give a talk on this bestselling title by request.

Special Equipment:

Microphone

Book Sales:

Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed.

Workshops

Author Larry Loyie and partner Constance Brissenden present varied writing workshops based on the age of the students. Their fast, fun and successful approach shares how to take basic writing and transform it into a memorable story. Students are encouraged to read their writing in class.

Special Equipment:

Microphone

Book Sales:

Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed.

Other Presentations

Keynote addresses, professional development day workshops, such as: Residential School History: Why It Must Be Taught in Schools; Aboriginal Writing and Publishing from an Aboriginal Perspective; An Aboriginal Author’s Journey, and other topics.

Biography

Cree author and residential school survivor Larry Loyie shares pride in Aboriginal traditions, culture and history in his five noteworthy children’s books. As Long as the Rivers Flow (Groundwood), Goodbye Buffalo Bay (Theytus), When the Spirits Dance (Theytus) and The Moon Speaks Cree, A Winter Adventure (Theytus) are based on his childhood years. Tant Que Couleront Les Rivieres (Les Editions des Plaines), the French version of As Long as the Rivers Flow, is now available. Larry Loyie’s titles include the bestselling health book, The Gathering Tree (Theytus), a fictional family story introducing HIV awareness and prevention.

Larry Loyie gives all presentations with his partner and co-author, editor Constance Brissenden (BA, MA). As a survivor and author, Larry Loyie is a noted speaker on the issue of residential school history.