Tiffany Walsh
A Red River Métis (Michif), born and raised in Treaty 1 Territory, the heart of Red River Métis Homeland, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Tiffany currently lives in West Kelowna, B.C. as a guest on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people where she works in Indigenous Education and Advocacy. She is a mother of two daughters, and she holds History Honours and Education degrees from the University of Winnipeg. and a Law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of Chicago. No Need for Ceremony is Tiffany's first book; it is a work of fiction inspired by a vision she had of her Gramma's floating head. The story is a dreamscape about her Indigenous identity, her fascination with Métis hero Louis Riel, and the loss of her father. Like most tales, there are elements of fact and fiction, the personal and universal, woven throughout.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
What if you saw Louis Riel's head floating down the street?
Riding her bike one hot summer afternoon, a Red River Métis woman named T-Bird sees Louis Riel’s head floating down the street. T-Bird had seen Riel’s head once before, when she was a little girl, and she ran away. But when she notices Riel’s head this time, T-Bird chases him down to discover that Riel is a living artist! T-Bird’s magical afternoon encounter with Louis Riel changes her life forever; through his vivid paintings and gentle compassion Riel helps her confront the pain and beauty of Red River Métis history and of her own life.
Educator Information
This picture book is recommended for readers ages 12+.
Additional Information
10" x 7" | 30 Pages
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