Songs, Blood Deep nations Includes sustainable gardening methods from

Includes sustainable gardening methods from seed preparation to harvest

younger generations breathe new life into study of the language

contribute thoughtful and heartfelt pieces on their experiences growing up Indigenous

"This book is a monument for the future of poetic possibility

Songs, Blood Deep nations Includes sustainable gardening methods from"The poems are quiet and powerful, understated and deeply moving." Carter Revard. What flows deep from the heart songs of these poems is Gwen Westerman's proud and profound engagement with and transmission of closely held cultural values of the Dakota people. Originating from the prairies of the Great Plains, this is a collection that affirms a passion for family, community, and the environment. Westerman draws upon both English and the Dakota