Description
The book Kukum by Michel Jean, a Canadian writer and journalist, was published in 2019. This book is a historical and personal story about the lives of Indigenous women in Canada, highlighting their resistance and perseverance in the face of social, cultural, and political challenges. Michel Jean belongs to the Innu, one of the Indigenous groups in Canada. Kukum is inspired by the real-life experiences of Jean’s grandmother, and it tells her story. The word "Kukum" in Indigenous languages means "grandmother," and the book narrates the life of a Native woman who lived through the 20th century. Summary: Kukum tells the story of a young woman from the Innu tribe who lives a traditional life alongside her family, surrounded by nature and far from modern civilization. In her youth, she leaves her peaceful Indigenous life and faces profound changes.
- Pages: 164
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: Biography
- Persian Title: کتاب کوکوم اثر میشل ژان
- ISBN: 9786228410234
