CHERYL PARISIEN

Cheryl Parisien is a Red River Métis writer who lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in Treaty 1 territory. Her ancestors lived on the river lots of St. Norbert and her roots stretch back to the beginning of the Métis homeland. Loosely based on her family’s history, The Unweaving is her first novel.

Photo credit: Thomas Fricke

Explore Cheryl’s published works, including her debut book and featured short stories.

The Unweaving

Threatened by encroaching colonialism, one Métis family struggles to protect their way of life.

In 1869, the arrival of surveyors from the new Dominion of Canada sends ripples of anxiety through the people of Red River. As the Métis Nation begins negotiating terms for joining Confederation, ...

ON WORK:

AN ANTHOLOGY PAPERBACK

On Work is a collection of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction that explores work from a variety of perspectives. From food service to road work, sales to the office, and driving to working from home, this collection is full of emotional resonance, keen observations, andpowerful words ...

Beyond Boundaries
VOLUME 2

Dave Williamson Short Story Competition

Dave Williamson is one of the founding members of the Manitoba Writers’ Guild and honorary patron of our Short Story Competition.

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