02896cam a22003253u 4500 6658 UtSlPG 20260610133155.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bompas, Charlotte Selina, 1830-1917 Owindia : a true tale of the MacKenzie River Indians, North-West America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-01 Produced by Avinash Kothare, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. HTML version by Al Haines. "Owindia: a true tale of the MacKenzie River Indians, North-West America" by Charlotte Selina Bompas is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century, set among the Indigenous communities along the Mackenzie River. The narrative centers on the life of the protagonist, Michel the Hunter, his tumultuous relationship with his family, and the tragic consequences of jealousy and violence that arise from the impact of white encroachment on Native life. It provides a glimpse into the lives, customs, and struggles of the Mackenzie River Indians, highlighting their connection to the land and how their existence is affected by external pressures. The story chronicles the events leading up to and following a devastating incident in which Michel, consumed by jealousy and rage over personal grievances, fatally shoots his wife, Accomba. This act transforms his life and the lives of his children forever. Following the tragedy, the community grapples with its aftermath—mourning Accomba's death and tending to her orphaned children. Among these is Owindia, who becomes a poignant symbol of innocence lost. The narrative also explores themes of despair, survival, the complexities of Indigenous identity, and the challenges posed by cultural disruptions due to colonial influences, culminating in Owindia's rescue by a white man that ironically underscores the very conflicts that led to her mother’s death. Through Owindia's journey, the book poignantly reflects on the consequences of familial strife and societal upheaval, leaving a lasting impression of resilience amid cultural turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Canada -- Fiction Foundlings -- Fiction Murder -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6658 48654 48654