Once the Smudge Is Lit

By Kelsey Borgford and Cole Forrest

Ceremony, community and connection - the poems of Once the Smudge is Lit carry the reader into deeply spiritual elements of Nishnaabe/Ojibwe culture. Co-written by Cole Forrest and Kelsey Borgford, the poetry of Once the Smudge is Lit highlights the Indigenous experience in post-colonial times through explorations of themes ranging from love to community. Bogford's and Forrest's verses seek to open a multidimensional window into the experience of being a contemporary Nishaabe. A profound sense of movement, connection, and continuity is emphasized by Tessa Pizzale's beautifully evocative illustrations, which include a line of smudge smoke that flows from page to page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1928120407
• ISBN13: 9781928120407
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Kegedonce Press
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.4"