"Heart Berries" Author Terese Marie Mailhot Answers Your Questions

Terese Marie Mailhot discusses her book 'Heart Berries', sharing her experiences growing up on a reservation in British Columbia. She reflects on her journey from poverty to becoming a professor, the writing process, and the importance of telling indigenous stories. The conversation touches on accessing deeper feelings through writing, the impact of language and stereotypes, and the significance of indigenous women sharing their narratives.

How does Mailhot suggest that writing can help individuals access their deeper feelings?

What significance does Mailhot attribute to the word 'squaw' in her narrative?

Why does Mailhot believe it is important for native women to tell their own stories?