Josie Penny - On the Goose: A Labrador Métis Woman Remembers

Copyright Josie Penny, 2014

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Penny, Josie, author

On the Goose : a Labrador Mtis woman remembers / Josie Penny.

Issued in print and electronic formats.

ISBN 978-1-4597-1912-5 (pbk.).--ISBN 978-1-4597-1913-2 (pdf).--ISBN 978-1-4597-1914-9 (epub)

1. Penny, Josie. 2. Mtis--Newfoundland and Labrador--Labrador--Residential schools. 3. Goose Bay (N.L.)--Biography. 1. Mtis women--Newfoundland and Labrador--Labrador--Biography. I. Title.

FC109.1.P45A3 2014 971.82004970092 C2013-906074-X C2013-906075-8

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W ith much appreciation I am becoming increasingly aware of the work involved in putting a book together. The writing is just the beginning. First of all, I would like to thank Dundurn Press for accepting this second episode of my story. I would like to thank my daughter, Cathy Penny, who has just finished four years at McMaster University for her unwavering knowledge and help; Cathy never hesitated when I asked if she would edit my manuscript. Her speed with her laptop blew me away as she manipulated my messy tale into something that would make sense. Her skills made it possible to meet my deadline.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to my friend Elaine Boucher, who sat in my studio trying to correct my grammar without changing my words; putting then and than in the right places and encouraging me when I was in doubt. Im also thankful to my siblings for helping me out in memory jams.

To our four children, Gregory, Darlene, Catherine, and Mark, I want to thank them so very much for allowing me to expose their childhood to the world. They came from strong, courageous stock and I am very proud of them. I want to acknowledge Mark and Cathy for, not only their computer and technical skills, but also their patience for my lack of them.

And Keith, what can I say? We were two very broken people trying to raise a family of four children without the life skills to even know how. He has been my biggest support, and hes pretty good at promoting my books as well. To all my employees, both as domestics, professional, and those not so professional, but were there for me thank you all.

And finally, to all the people whose names are mentioned without permission, please forgive me. I dont even know where most of you are, but we could get in touch through Facebook or in person if you care to reach me. My life is an open book literally.