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Kateri
is an Anishnaabe writer and publisher of mixed ancestry
from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. She lives and
works at Neyaashiinigmiing, Cape Croker Reserve on the
Saugeen Peninsula in southwestern Ontario. In 1993 Kateri
founded Kegedonce Press and since then has served as managing
editor.
Kateri's
writing has been published in various anthologies, journals,
and magazines in Canada, the U.S., Aotearoa/New Zealand,
Australia, and Germany and in the collection my heart
is a stray bullet. Currently, she is completing work
on a cd of spoken word poetry and music; a collection
of poetry; a collection of short stories; an anthology
of erotica by Indigenous writers; and various multidisciplinary
and publishing projects. Kateri guest edited an issue
of Rampike Literary and Arts magazine (an issue featuring
the work of Indigenous writers); and co-edited the international
anthology of fiction by Indigenous writers co-published
by Kegedonce Press and Aboriginal Australian publisher,
Jukurrpa Books. skins: contemporary Indigenous writing
was released in late 2000.
A
strong advocate of Indigenous publishing and literature,
Kateri is a member of the National Caucus of the WordCraft
Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers and actively
works with other Indigenous publishers internationally
to nurture, expand, and promote Indigenous publishing
and writing.
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Renee
Abram (Oneida, Wolf Clan): Is excited to be working with
Kegedonce Press since 1999 in the capacity of Publishing
Coordinator; previously the Executive Director of a provincial
Aboriginal literacy coalition for nine years; founding
member of CAAS (Coalition for the Advancement of Aboriginal
Studies); extensive background in media, communications,
research and the arts; mother of one son; tries to live
her life "in honour of my Grandfather Angus Abram
and All My Relations..." |
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