Book fair in China

As we pack for our trip to Beijing, this arrived:

大卫·布沙尔作者简介

One of Canada's all-time best-selling authors and most sought-after public speakers, David Bouchard has presented to hundreds of thousands of educators, parents and students the world over. Through his keynotes and presentations, he champions literacy and promotes Aboriginal culture. A former teacher and principal, Bouchard is an award-winning author of over thirty five best selling books, published in many countries and languages. If You're not from the Prairie is listed on MacLean magazine's list of the Top Twenty Children's books in the history of Canada, having sold over half a million copies.

作为加拿大史上最畅销的作者和最炙手可热的公众演说家之一，大卫·布沙尔先生的作品已被成千上万的教育工作者，家长和世界各地的学生传阅。

通过他的主题演讲和介绍，他推广文学，推动原住民文化的传播。

曾担任学校教师和校长的大卫·布沙尔，出版了超过35本最畅销的书籍并屡获殊荣，他的作品被许多国家被翻译并发表。其中，《如果你不是从草原来的》被麦克林 杂志排名为加拿大历史上前20名少儿读物，销售超过50万册。

David Bouchard's books have won several prestigious awards, among them: Recipient of the Order of Canada for literature in 2009, Canada's highest distinction, the Gold Medal in the Moonbeam Award from I am Raven in 2008, the Bronze Medal in the same Moonbeam Award for Nokum is my Teacher in 2007, the Governor General's Award for The Song Within My Heart in 2004, and many others. 

大卫·布沙尔的书曾多次获得荣誉奖项，其中包括：2009年加拿大勋章文学奖得主；加拿大的最高荣誉；2008年《我是乌鸦》获得月光金牌奖；2007年《Nokum是我的老师》获得月光铜牌奖；2004年《内心之歌》获得总督奖等。

I am Raven 《我是乌鸦》

To discover your totem is to discover yourself. There are as many totems as there are species of birds, beasts or fish. And how not? Are we not all different?  I am Raven is an Aboriginal Legend on totems. 

探索图腾如同探索自我。世间万物有不同的图腾：鸟，兽，鱼, 诸如此类，我们到底不同在哪里？《我是乌鸦》为您讲述原住民关于图腾的传说。

...my thoughts on being Metis

Thank you Geoff Edwards (@streamworks.ca) for a series of mini-video clips he created while visiting me here in Victoria this summer. Geoff is responsible for the sound/video work in a large number of my books. I don't think he had a plan in creating this series...he simply recorded a conversation we were having and...

This is the first:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKfTo27eq4k&list=UUwaT1CSMx_QTZq-En0tZ9iQ

Summer 2014

Victoria turns 16

It's July.

Victoria, Vicki and I have been to and returned from the U.K. Victoria's request for her 16th birthday was a trip to Yorkshire, her favourite spot in the world (keep in mind that she's not been to Pincher Creek). We spent a week in Rose Cottage and countless hours with our cousins Garry, Adam, Lewis and families. The Yorkshire Dales exudes in beauty but it's the history that touches us so deeply. We have our own history in Canada that through my work and passion I have learned to appreciate more than many. But Yorkshire? They live in ancient stone houses. They walk on cobblestones that have seen royalty, famine and wars. The stone walls of the Yorkshire Dales can be seen from outer space. In every aspect, these wall are magical. They are what distinguishes Yorkshire from the rest of the U.K...from Europe for that matter.

We then made our way into the Midlands and Wiltshire. Vicki and I are gardeners (well...Vicki is a gardener and I am her go-pher). We love Britain's endless gardens.

We flew home out of London to our own "not too shabby" piece of heaven (showing here).


Professionally, I have to rest for a busy year that we begin in August where I will launch three new books in Beijing (three of my Aboriginal books are being published in Mandarin). A week after our return from China, we fly to Paris where I will be participating in the Festival des Ameriques. Then...my fall tour...that will be highlighted by the release of The Great Law.

Aboriginal Author David Bouchard Talks To Geoff Edwards About His Inspir...

Alas - June

So much has happened over the past few months.
Our school opening was the highlight. My getting healthier has been another.

Dad died in December and I got...unwell. My doctor said it was stress from having lost both my parents but I thought better. Anything and everything that came my way took hold of me, including what seems to have been H1N1. I lost a lot of weight. I had to cancel several presentations/conferences. I finally started feeling better.
The past three weeks have allowed me to spend some quality time working with friends, new and old.
I have one more engagement this month - Aboriginal Days with my friends in Rocky Mountain House. Then...home for a couple weeks...Yorkshire for Victoria's 16th...Beijing for the release of three books in Mandarin...back to Paris and...Whew!
...For now, a little rest - on this special day - Father's Day!

Spring as it should be...spring in Victoria

This has been, all but for my health, a typical spring - tens of thousands of miles in the air...hotels...conferences and schools! I remain focused on my good fortune and what I can do to make a difference. My dad died in December and with that, my immune system took a time out.

I spent months struggling with one thing or another. Between that and Ontario's harsh winter, I had to remind myself what spring can be like...what good health feels like and how fortunate we Canadians are in every way. This picture was taken in our garden in the month of March. No kidding!

...touring is not all work

Steve Rensink (Makwa) and I celebrated with his son Nolan on Nollie's 14th birthday. The Jays beat Houston on this night. We did it all - hot dogs, popcorn, drinks and candyfloss. Travel has perks...  

It's spring. Paris has come and gone. I've been to Edmonton, Burlington, Brampton... Today, I am packing for Barrie where I'll spend the next week (after a day in Delaware).