I had a big question. How did it happen that Native land was available for my Grandfathers when they came to this prairie area that had sustained Cree, Metis, and Blackfoot buffalo hunters??? My reading has given me many answers.
Lavera Goodeye is an Alberta-based author who made her foray into the world of non-fiction through her memoir, Seven to Seventy: My Journey through Time. At the heart of the book is Goodeye’s personal quest to rise above the struggles that had engulfed her while she was growing up. Goodeye explores ideas of conflict resolution through the voices of her childhood and the peace she was able to attain through perseverance, determination and support. Qualified as a group facilitator and trained in Metis Child and Family Services: Family Intervention and Youth Support, Goodeye provides support through her talking circles and healing workshops to adults and seniors. Goodeye’s purpose and passion lies in helping others struggling to find themselves.