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Aboriginal essays

These are stories that I collected as I talked to the elders and other people on reserves that I visited. What I have tried to do is present a different point of view to accepted aboriginal history and culture.


The Challenge On Growing Old
Tuesday, October 20 2009 @ 02:41 PM CST
By: Jack Funk
What follows is an excerpt from my latest writing entitled "It's You Wait, Someone Will Come”. This is a satire about my life in an old folks home. This book can be purchased from the author by sending a check or money order To Jack Funk 1212 Osler St.Saskatoon Saskatchewan, for $15 which includes postage. This applies only to orders in Canada.
 
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The Challenge on Growing Old
Tuesday, October 20 2009 @ 02:20 PM CST
By: Jack Funk
This is an excerpt from my latest work entitled "If You Wait, Someone Will Come". It is a satire on my life in a Senior Citizen Care Home. Copies on this work are available from the author upon receipt of a check or money order for $15 this will include postage. Send to 1212 Osler St. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N OT9
 
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It's in the book
Saturday, June 23 2007 @ 10:10 AM CST
By: Jack Funk
I have often wondered why it is that the gods of the Romans, the Greeks or the Norsemen have been relegated to the world of mythology? The religions which were based on these gods called upon them for help and strength in times of war, sickness, distress. These religions had elaborate ceremonials, prayers and rituals -- very much like the religions of today. And now they are just stories.
 
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On the Slippery Slope to Hell
Thursday, April 12 2007 @ 10:47 AM CST
By: Jack Funk
The world is in trouble and there is no leadership to lead the way out. There are answers but only few people are asking the right questions. Here are more questions.
 
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Contents

Aboriginal essays

Ideas, Opinions, Etc.
Greed Is Good
It's in the book
Mennonites nationhood
Multicultural Canada
My Journey of Faith
On the Slippery Slope to Hell
Part Two
The Challenge on Growing Old
The Challenge On Growing Old
The Doukhobors
The Enforcer
The Face of Racism
The Lights Will Go Out
Violence Is Not the Answer

Stories
Photo Gallery
Links