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Yamoria the Lawmaker is a collection of stories that showcase Dene worldviews and moral teachings. The collection is presented by Elder Blondin and includes many stories from his own family experience and teachings; however, some … [Click to Read More]
By George Blondin (Author)
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Much like other books in the Our Lives collection, The Wolves at My Shadow covers historical events from a personal perspective paired with historical material—in this case, photographs. This book presents the viewpoint of a … [Click to Read More]
By Ingelore Rothschild (Author), Darilyn Stahl Listort (Editor), Dennis Listort (Editor)
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In Who Has Seen the Wind, Mitchell tells the fictional story of Brian, a young boy growing up in Saskatchewan in the 1930s. As readers follow Brian’s coming-of-age story, they are introduced to many secondary … [Click to Read More]
By W.O. Mitchell (Author)
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This book recalls the devastating 2016 Fort McMurray fire, told through the experiences of Greenwood and her husband during the crisis and evacuation. The author uses simple vocabulary to provide insight into the personal side … [Click to Read More]
By Therese Greenwood (Author)
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With rich descriptions of Malawi, Weaving a Malawi Sunrise allows readers a glimpse into the country’s challenges and celebrations, particularly related to the development of a school for young women. The book focuses on the … [Click to Read More]
By Roberta Laurie (Author)
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Told in short chapters, Under the Nakba Tree is the story of a young boy growing up in Alberta after his family fled Palestine. This memoir illustrates the challenges immigrants face, even in systems claiming … [Click to Read More]
By Mowafa Said Househ (Author)
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Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan blends past and present, bringing together the voices of various Saskatchewan Elders to present a holistic view of Indigenous ways of knowing about land, treaties, and relationships. The book’s many photographs … [Click to Read More]
By Harold Cardinal (Author), Walter Hildebrandt (Author)
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In 10 Days that Shaped Modern Canada, Hughes attempts to boil Canada’s history down to ten days that irrevocably changed the country. Each chapter focuses on one day, and the context and primary actors of … [Click to Read More]
By Aaron W. Hughes (Author)
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In this grim take on a speculative future, Slavin touches on many contemporary issues, such as resource inequality, group identity, and justice. The way the narrative frames how the archivists in this tale look at … [Click to Read More]
By Bill Slavin (Author)
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Reimagining Fire is a blend of art, poetry, and thought-provoking short pieces on humans’ relationship with the environment that range in style from essays to short stories. While many of the chapters touch on climate … [Click to Read More]
By Eveline Kolijn (Editor)