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Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, and we're marking the holiday by taking a look at the depth and breadth of Indigenous lit on offer. Whether its poetry exploring identity or form, Elder wisdom, Indigenous dystopias (or utopias), kids' books, or humour; browse ... Read more
Our celebration of Indigenous-authored books and the people behind them continues today in recognizing ARP Books. As a Canadian independent publisher, ARP amplifies some of the most exciting writings on Indigenous issues—an integral part of its mandate to publish an innovative ... Read more
We chat with author Elee Kraljii Gardiner about her latest book, Trauma Head from Anvil Press—shortlisted for the Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry—which follows her experiences after a mini-stroke in 2012, her most pleasurable moments as a writer, and why ... Read more
In celebration of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we rounded up six books by Indigenous authors we love.
Translated from French into English, Virginia Pésémapéo Bordeleau's Winter Child (Freehand Books) is a raw, poetic novel about grief as a Métis woman traces the life and death of her son. The Montreal Review of Books says of the novel: "Pésémapéo Bordeleau has woven ... Read more
In An Enduring Wilderness (ECW Press), Robert Burley surveys Toronto, the city sometimes referred to as "The Big Smoke," making the case for its extensive network of rivers, ravines, forested vales, and expansive shoreline, often overlooked. As David Suzuki tells us, “With ... Read more
There are a lot of amazing group readings and events this week, as well as some stunningly singular launches and talks. Do. Not. Miss.
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