I now realize what a monumental task it is for the editors and Theytus Books to publish Gatherings on an annual basis. However, I also understand the importance of publishing a current and vibrant collection of Aboriginal literatures each year. It is, in a sense, a documentation of our voice that affirms our continuing presence both on the landscape and in the literary world. Aboriginal authors continue to preserve, drawing back on our ancestors and traditions to find a solid foundation, and reaching out into uncharted territory to develop new literary techniques. - From the Editors Note by Florene Belmore