Legend of Sugar Girl: Home

This resource is designed to support the Legend of Sugar Girl exhibit and upcoming events in the UFV Chilliwack library. Resources in this guide reflect themes from author Joseph Boyden's short story, which is available to read in the Chilliwack library.

The Legend of Sugar Girl

The Legend of Sugar Girl display was based on themes in Joseph Boyden's short story by the same name. Themes include reliance on self, First Nations healing, physical and mental health and wellness and residential schools. Glassed in display case with a female mannequin wearing a woven shawl and cedar hat, standing with one arm raised, a raven in mid-flight leaving her hand. A circle divided into four quarters hangs against the backdrop of sky and forest.

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