The Native American Indian Schools of the 1960’s are not remembered as happy places
Shirley Roe
June 30, 2007
But amidst the homesickness and mistreatment were the occasional glimmer of kindness and joy. The Bishop and his wife were two individuals who strived to bring some sunshine to the boys at Choutla Residential School.
Nicknamed Ukulele Yukon, the Anglican Bishop and his wife arrived at the home to much excitement on behalf of the boys. This novel by Emily-Jane Hills Orford tells about one such visit, and how much love the couple gave the children and received back in kind. Contrary to the philosophy of the schools staff, the Bishop and his wife tried to teach the children that they had individual value and power to improve their futures, and should be proud of their heritage in the process.
Ukulele Yukon is a short, sweet, true story that gives a new perspective of a tragic governmental mistake. The characters are all very endearing, and the author does an excellent job of bringing them to back to life. Complete with photos of the Bishop and his wife, and references to her extensive personal research, Emily-Jane Hills Orford has written a wonderful tribute to this compassionate couple.
Emily –Jane Hills Orford is a proud Canadian, having lived virtually across the entire country. She is a prolific music teacher, with a strong bond to the Bishop, being both baptized and married by him. She focuses her writing on the unsung Canadian heroes that made this country what it is.
An educational and enjoyable quick read.
Reviewer: Nancy Morris, Allbooks Reviews.
Title: Ukelele Yukon
Author: Emily-Jane Hills Orford
Publisher: Baico Publishing Consultants Inc.
ISBN: 1-897082-78-3
Pages: 69
Nicknamed Ukulele Yukon, the Anglican Bishop and his wife arrived at the home to much excitement on behalf of the boys. This novel by Emily-Jane Hills Orford tells about one such visit, and how much love the couple gave the children and received back in kind. Contrary to the philosophy of the schools staff, the Bishop and his wife tried to teach the children that they had individual value and power to improve their futures, and should be proud of their heritage in the process.
Ukulele Yukon is a short, sweet, true story that gives a new perspective of a tragic governmental mistake. The characters are all very endearing, and the author does an excellent job of bringing them to back to life. Complete with photos of the Bishop and his wife, and references to her extensive personal research, Emily-Jane Hills Orford has written a wonderful tribute to this compassionate couple.
Emily –Jane Hills Orford is a proud Canadian, having lived virtually across the entire country. She is a prolific music teacher, with a strong bond to the Bishop, being both baptized and married by him. She focuses her writing on the unsung Canadian heroes that made this country what it is.
An educational and enjoyable quick read.
Reviewer: Nancy Morris, Allbooks Reviews.
Title: Ukelele Yukon
Author: Emily-Jane Hills Orford
Publisher: Baico Publishing Consultants Inc.
ISBN: 1-897082-78-3
Pages: 69
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