In See-Me Street: My Indigenous Journey through Homelessness, DerRic Starlight lays down the story of three years on the streets of Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge. Known for his comedy and puppets, he walked away from comedy stages and the heavy-drinking life to face homelessness head-on. What he found was a street Nation who taught him what survival really means. Through diary entries and raw stories, he shows the fights, the beatings, the bottles, and the bonds that came with life unhoused. Says DerRic, "I want you to know this: you matter. Your story matters. Every culture matters. You are part of this world, and you are never too far gone to find your way back." This is a tough, unflinching account of belonging, struggle, and resilience.
In See-Me Street: My Indigenous Journey through Homelessness, DerRic Starlight lays down the story of three years on the streets of Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Toronto, and Vancouver. Known for his comedy and puppets, he walked away from comedy stages and the heavy-drinking life to face homelessness head-on. What he found was a street Nation who taught him what survival really means. Through diary entries and raw stories, he shows the fights, the beatings, the bottles, and the bonds that came with life unhoused. Says DerRic, "I want you to know this: you matter. Your story matters. Every culture matters. You are part of this world, and you are never too far gone to find your way back." This is a tough, unflinching account of belonging, struggle, and resilience.
