She gave me hope, this Elder, writes Andrea Smith. She gave me a connection. And she gave me solace at a time when it was truly needed.

Andrea D. Smith is a regular Tyee contributor.

Published on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/12/29/Elder-Who-Changed-My-Life/

She gave me hope, this Elder, writes Andrea Smith. She gave me a connection. And she gave me solace at a time when it was truly needed. Andrea D. Smith is a regular Tyee contributor. Published on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/12/29/Elder-Who-Changed-My-Life/

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