You’ve got to be kidding. You’re actually going to say that [the title, that is].
—Alberta play director
Its about time somebody said it
-Indigenous performer
Amazing and inspiring story. I am thankful that I read it
—Ontario Indigenous woman
The manuscript is explosive and will no doubt cause a huge stir. I agree with all you have said.
—Kainai Elder
We get it! [the title, that is]
—Two Alberta Indigenous women
A standing ovation at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs
—Board member
You have an important message … you really have an excellent book here with important Alberta history and social and political issues. It could be adopted as a textbook.
—Former university professor
You’ve provided a narrative that runs counter to the mainstream, hobbled as it is by its own easy biases and assumptions.
—Former senior Alberta Legislature reporter
Fantastic title! It makes you think.
—Museum curator
That is one awesome and interesting story.
—Former police chief
This is an amazing story, beautifully written, and it brought tears to my eyes.
—Teacher
Mike Mountain Horse’s example is a commendable way an Indigenous person dealt with the racism toward him.
—Mount Royal University honour graduate, sociology
You got it right!
—Black Canadian
Relating and discussing a racial incident is not racism. Openly talking about these kinds of things is the first step to solving them.
—Former Israeli combat paratrooper
The title is not racist because they are Mike’s words.
—Young missionary in Southeast Asia
The title could be changed to “The Unkempt Indigenous Person”
—Female non-Indian athlete with Indigenous teammates
The title is a powerful message.
—U of C lecturer
Wow, I bet there is a story here to tell!
—Young son of a son of a soldier
Abrasive and courageous.
—Former Treaty 7 Chief
Extremely powerful heart wrenching story that needs to be told.
—Southern Alberta cattleman
I was very drawn into the narrative. Wonderful work.
—Grandson of soldier in Mike’s Canadian Expeditionary Force 1917
Clearly a fascinating man.
—National theatre director
What a great tribute. I’d love to see the play.
—Western Canada university blogger
The poem at the end could be the lyrics for a ballad.
—Southern Alberta philanthropist
You may be a year ahead of public interest or acceptance of your play being the vast majority of people have heard enough of indigenous demands and need a rest.
—A prominent Lethbridge leader
This is so very interesting. WOW.
—Young Indigenous mother