The Gathering: Stones for the Medicine Wheel

by Gregory Scofield

In The Gathering, Gregory Scofield applies the sacred teachings of the Medicine Wheel to the harsh reality of life on the skids. Using poetry as a healing metaphor, he embarks on a personal journey that parallels the historic and contemporary displacement of the Métis people. With anger, humor, and powerful language, The Gathering offers rare insight into the world of Canada's Métis, creating a bridge between Native and non-Native worlds.

Genres: Indigenous, Poetry, Gay

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Look, The Gathering: Stones for the Medicine Wheel is the first book on friendship I've read that doesn't treat it like a self-help assignment. Gregory Scofield talks about the awkward stuff, like outgrowing people, ghosting by accident, and showing up late to a funeral because you didn't know what to say, and the story about two best friends who just stop texting is quietly devastating. The back half rehashes a lot. Great for anyone who's lost touch with someone they miss. Skip it if you wanted a how-to guide.