Her life’s story, published two years before the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission began, would prove to be among the first of scores of heart-rending stories from fellow survivors. By the publication of the tenth anniversary edition of Fatty Legs, she began going by Olemaun again. Going only by the name Margaret upon the original publication of her stories, she would deepen her connection with her birth name, Olemaun, over the course of her later years. Margaret-Olemaun met with thousands of school children to share her experiences and to share her message of hope and survival so that future generations would understand the devastating legacy of the schools.
Young readers all over the world have been introduced to the harsh reality of residential schools through her books with co-author Christy Jordan-Fenton: Fatty Legs: A True Story, A Stranger At Home, When I Was Eight, and Not My Girl. School survivor Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton. Toronto - It is with deep sadness that Annick has learned of the passing of author, Inuvialiut knowledge keeper, and residential Get Published: The Writing for Children Kit.Bibliovideo: Canadian Kids’ Books on YouTube.How You Can Help the CCBC – A resource for educators.Donate to the David Booth Children’s and Youth Poetry Award.Donate to the Jean Little First Novel Award.Donate to Canadian Children’s Book Week.CCBC Articles of Continuance and By-laws.
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