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Residential Schools: Books for Adults

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The devastating impact of Residential Schools on Indigenous families cannot be overstated, nor can the strength and uncompromised honesty of Survivors and their stories. The stories in these books - including non-fiction, memoir, poetry, and novels - spring from a time when Canada was rife with racist ideologies that were used to justify the removal of thousands of Indigenous children from their homes, many of whom never returned. Anyone who wants to learn more about these issues will find truth and strength in these titles.

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Beyond the Orange Shirt Story

Beyond the Orange Shirt Story

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2021

Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the true story of Phyllis Webstad, a little girl who was devastated to have her beloved new orange shirt taken away from ...Show more Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the true story of Phyllis Webstad, a little girl who was devastated to have her beloved new orange shirt taken away from her when she arrived at Residential School. In this book, Webstad and other Survivors share their stories authentically and in their own words. Webstad (nee Jack) is Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation (Canoe Creek/Dog Creek). Show less

Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the true story of Phyllis Webstad, a little girl who was devastated to have her beloved new orange shirt taken away from ...Show more Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the true story of Phyllis Webstad, a little girl who was devastated to have her beloved new orange shirt taken away from her when she arrived at Residential School. In this book, Webstad and other Survivors share their stories authentically and in their own words. Webstad (nee Jack) is Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation (Canoe Creek/Dog Creek). Show less

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Call Me Indian

Call Me Indian

From the Trauma of Residential School to Becoming the NHL's First Treaty Indigenous Player

by Sasakamoose, Fred

Book - 2021

Saskamoose (Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation) was forced from home at age 7 to spend ten devastating years in a Residential School. He went on to become the first ...Show more Saskamoose (Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation) was forced from home at age 7 to spend ten devastating years in a Residential School. He went on to become the first Treaty Indigenous player in the NHL, joining the Chicago Black Hawks in 1954. This memoir outlines Saskamoose's incredible journey, leaving the NHL after 12 games to return home and become a band councillor and Chief, and to establish athletic programs for kids that would help communities heal. Show less

Saskamoose (Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation) was forced from home at age 7 to spend ten devastating years in a Residential School. He went on to become the first ...Show more Saskamoose (Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation) was forced from home at age 7 to spend ten devastating years in a Residential School. He went on to become the first Treaty Indigenous player in the NHL, joining the Chicago Black Hawks in 1954. This memoir outlines Saskamoose's incredible journey, leaving the NHL after 12 games to return home and become a band councillor and Chief, and to establish athletic programs for kids that would help communities heal. Show less

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Unreconciled

Unreconciled

Family, Truth, and Indigenous Resistance

by Wente, Jesse

Book - 2021

A national bestseller and Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year, well-known broadcaster and cultural critic Wente (Anishinaabe and American) tells his stor...Show more A national bestseller and Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year, well-known broadcaster and cultural critic Wente (Anishinaabe and American) tells his story of growing up in Toronto. In his brilliant narrative, Wente questions reconciliation as a concept and calls for a new relationship of respect between Canada and Indigenous people. Show less

A national bestseller and Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year, well-known broadcaster and cultural critic Wente (Anishinaabe and American) tells his stor...Show more A national bestseller and Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year, well-known broadcaster and cultural critic Wente (Anishinaabe and American) tells his story of growing up in Toronto. In his brilliant narrative, Wente questions reconciliation as a concept and calls for a new relationship of respect between Canada and Indigenous people. Show less

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Life in the City of Dirty Water

Life in the City of Dirty Water

A Memoir of Healing

by Thomas-Müller, Clayton

Book - 2021

With a childhood marked by abuse, drugs and violence, and a family and community profoundly affected by the intergenerational trauma caused by Residential...Show more With a childhood marked by abuse, drugs and violence, and a family and community profoundly affected by the intergenerational trauma caused by Residential Schools, this unforgettable memoir shares Thomas-Muller's journey to healing. Thomas-Muller is a member of the Treaty #6-based Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, also known as Pukatawagan, in Manitoba. Show less

With a childhood marked by abuse, drugs and violence, and a family and community profoundly affected by the intergenerational trauma caused by Residential...Show more With a childhood marked by abuse, drugs and violence, and a family and community profoundly affected by the intergenerational trauma caused by Residential Schools, this unforgettable memoir shares Thomas-Muller's journey to healing. Thomas-Muller is a member of the Treaty #6-based Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, also known as Pukatawagan, in Manitoba. Show less

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Mnidoo Bemaasing Bemaadiziwin

Mnidoo Bemaasing Bemaadiziwin

Reclaiming, Reconnecting, and Demystifying Resiliency as Life Force Energy for Residential School Survivors

by Turmel, Theresa

Book - 2020

Dr. Theresa Turmel (Biidaaban Ntam bi yaad) is an Anishinaabe-kwe from Michipicoten First Nation. Dr. Turmel conducted 25 years of community-based researc...Show more Dr. Theresa Turmel (Biidaaban Ntam bi yaad) is an Anishinaabe-kwe from Michipicoten First Nation. Dr. Turmel conducted 25 years of community-based research with Residential School Survivors from Walpole Island. This book is informed by that work, and shares how children found ways to survive Residential School by nurturing their life force energy through relationships and acts of resistance. Show less

Dr. Theresa Turmel (Biidaaban Ntam bi yaad) is an Anishinaabe-kwe from Michipicoten First Nation. Dr. Turmel conducted 25 years of community-based researc...Show more Dr. Theresa Turmel (Biidaaban Ntam bi yaad) is an Anishinaabe-kwe from Michipicoten First Nation. Dr. Turmel conducted 25 years of community-based research with Residential School Survivors from Walpole Island. This book is informed by that work, and shares how children found ways to survive Residential School by nurturing their life force energy through relationships and acts of resistance. Show less

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Nishga

Nishga

by Abel, Jordan

Book - 2020

Connecting autobiography, memoir, transcriptions, and photography, this book explores how the colonial violence of the Coqualeetza Indian Residential Scho...Show more Connecting autobiography, memoir, transcriptions, and photography, this book explores how the colonial violence of the Coqualeetza Indian Residential School impacted the author's grandparents' generation, then his father's, and now his own. Abel is a Nisga'a writer from Vancouver. Show less

Connecting autobiography, memoir, transcriptions, and photography, this book explores how the colonial violence of the Coqualeetza Indian Residential Scho...Show more Connecting autobiography, memoir, transcriptions, and photography, this book explores how the colonial violence of the Coqualeetza Indian Residential School impacted the author's grandparents' generation, then his father's, and now his own. Abel is a Nisga'a writer from Vancouver. Show less

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The Education of Augie Merasty

The Education of Augie Merasty

A Residential School Memoir

by Merasty, Joseph Auguste

Book - 2017

From 1935 to 1944, Merasty (Cree) suffered abuse, trauma, and loneliness at the Saint Therese Residential School in Sturgeon Landing, SK. Even while exper...Show more From 1935 to 1944, Merasty (Cree) suffered abuse, trauma, and loneliness at the Saint Therese Residential School in Sturgeon Landing, SK. Even while experiencing homelessness in his elder years, Merasty was determined to share the story of his experiences. He reached out to a journalist, resulting in this short book which will stay with readers for a long time. Show less

From 1935 to 1944, Merasty (Cree) suffered abuse, trauma, and loneliness at the Saint Therese Residential School in Sturgeon Landing, SK. Even while exper...Show more From 1935 to 1944, Merasty (Cree) suffered abuse, trauma, and loneliness at the Saint Therese Residential School in Sturgeon Landing, SK. Even while experiencing homelessness in his elder years, Merasty was determined to share the story of his experiences. He reached out to a journalist, resulting in this short book which will stay with readers for a long time. Show less

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Five Little Indians

Five Little Indians

A Novel

by Good, Michelle

Book - 2020

Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, this brilliant novel follows the lives of five Indigenous children taken from their homes in northern coa...Show more Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, this brilliant novel follows the lives of five Indigenous children taken from their homes in northern coastal B.C. in the 1960s and placed in an abusive, terrifying Residential School. The story continues after they're released from the school, showing how the traumas experienced there continue to shape their adulthood. A member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation of Saskatchewan, Good obtained a law degree and has been advocating for Residential School Survivors for over 14 years. Show less

Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, this brilliant novel follows the lives of five Indigenous children taken from their homes in northern coa...Show more Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, this brilliant novel follows the lives of five Indigenous children taken from their homes in northern coastal B.C. in the 1960s and placed in an abusive, terrifying Residential School. The story continues after they're released from the school, showing how the traumas experienced there continue to shape their adulthood. A member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation of Saskatchewan, Good obtained a law degree and has been advocating for Residential School Survivors for over 14 years. Show less

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They Called Me Number One

They Called Me Number One

Secrets and Survival at An Indian Residential School

by Sellars, Bev

Book - 2013

This memoir by Xat'sull chief Bev Sellars details the five years of fear, hunger, forced labour, and physical beatings she experienced at the St. Joseph's...Show more This memoir by Xat'sull chief Bev Sellars details the five years of fear, hunger, forced labour, and physical beatings she experienced at the St. Joseph's Mission in Williams Lake, BC. She related in interviews that her original goal was to share her story (and that of her mother and grandmother's experiences at the school) only with family, but saw the need for all people to understand the damage and trauma on multiple generations. Show less

This memoir by Xat'sull chief Bev Sellars details the five years of fear, hunger, forced labour, and physical beatings she experienced at the St. Joseph's...Show more This memoir by Xat'sull chief Bev Sellars details the five years of fear, hunger, forced labour, and physical beatings she experienced at the St. Joseph's Mission in Williams Lake, BC. She related in interviews that her original goal was to share her story (and that of her mother and grandmother's experiences at the school) only with family, but saw the need for all people to understand the damage and trauma on multiple generations. Show less

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A Knock on the Door

A Knock on the Door

The Essential History of Residential Schools From the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

by Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Book - 2016

This compelling and accessible read is a condensed version of seven volumes from a nationwide inquiry into the legacy of Canada's Residential Schools. This compelling and accessible read is a condensed version of seven volumes from a nationwide inquiry into the legacy of Canada's Residential Schools. Show less

This compelling and accessible read is a condensed version of seven volumes from a nationwide inquiry into the legacy of Canada's Residential Schools. This compelling and accessible read is a condensed version of seven volumes from a nationwide inquiry into the legacy of Canada's Residential Schools. Show less

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Calls to Action

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These 11 pages of recommendations are the blueprint for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. These 11 pages of recommendations are the blueprint for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Show less

Seven Fallen Feathers

Seven Fallen Feathers

Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in A Northern City

by Talaga, Tanya

Book - 2017

This outstanding non-fiction book by celebrated jouranalist Tanya Talaga (Ojibwe) explores the deaths of seven Indigenous high school students attending a...Show more This outstanding non-fiction book by celebrated jouranalist Tanya Talaga (Ojibwe) explores the deaths of seven Indigenous high school students attending a residential Thunder Bay High School in the 2000s. Outlining the terrible legacy of Residential Schools, the lack of schools in Indigenous communities today, and the persistent systemic racism experienced by Indigenous people in Canada, this book is a wake-up call for all Canadians. Show less

This outstanding non-fiction book by celebrated jouranalist Tanya Talaga (Ojibwe) explores the deaths of seven Indigenous high school students attending a...Show more This outstanding non-fiction book by celebrated jouranalist Tanya Talaga (Ojibwe) explores the deaths of seven Indigenous high school students attending a residential Thunder Bay High School in the 2000s. Outlining the terrible legacy of Residential Schools, the lack of schools in Indigenous communities today, and the persistent systemic racism experienced by Indigenous people in Canada, this book is a wake-up call for all Canadians. Show less

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Genocidal Love

Genocidal Love

A Life After Residential School

by Fox, Bevann

Book - 2020

Fox (Pasqua First Nation, originally from Piapot First Nation) uses the form of a fictionalized memoir to share her experiences as a Residential School Su...Show more Fox (Pasqua First Nation, originally from Piapot First Nation) uses the form of a fictionalized memoir to share her experiences as a Residential School Survivor through the character of Myrtle. What follows is a story that not only depicts the traumas that Myrtle (Fox) faced, but also the loving home of her grandparents that she had to leave behind, and her strength and bravery in her journey to heal and find joy. Show less

Fox (Pasqua First Nation, originally from Piapot First Nation) uses the form of a fictionalized memoir to share her experiences as a Residential School Su...Show more Fox (Pasqua First Nation, originally from Piapot First Nation) uses the form of a fictionalized memoir to share her experiences as a Residential School Survivor through the character of Myrtle. What follows is a story that not only depicts the traumas that Myrtle (Fox) faced, but also the loving home of her grandparents that she had to leave behind, and her strength and bravery in her journey to heal and find joy. Show less

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This Place

This Place

150 Years Retold

Graphic Novel - 2019

This is a graphic novel aanthology of ten compelling stories told by talented, Indigenous writers and illustrators from a variety of backgrounds, such as ...Show more This is a graphic novel aanthology of ten compelling stories told by talented, Indigenous writers and illustrators from a variety of backgrounds, such as Katherena Vermette (Métis) and David A. Robertson (Norway House Cree Nation) . The stories in this collection celebrate the strength and resilience of Indigenous people in the face of Canada's abusive colonial practices. Show less

This is a graphic novel aanthology of ten compelling stories told by talented, Indigenous writers and illustrators from a variety of backgrounds, such as ...Show more This is a graphic novel aanthology of ten compelling stories told by talented, Indigenous writers and illustrators from a variety of backgrounds, such as Katherena Vermette (Métis) and David A. Robertson (Norway House Cree Nation) . The stories in this collection celebrate the strength and resilience of Indigenous people in the face of Canada's abusive colonial practices. Show less

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Suffer the Little Children

Suffer the Little Children

Genocide, Indigenous Nations and the Canadian State

by Starblanket, Tamara

eBook - 2018

This book, originally approved as Starblanket's Masters of Law thesis, explores Residential Schools in the context of genocide. Starblanket is Spider Woma...Show more This book, originally approved as Starblanket's Masters of Law thesis, explores Residential Schools in the context of genocide. Starblanket is Spider Woman, a Nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) from Ahtahkakoop First Nation in Treaty Six. She is the Dean of Academics at Native Education College on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations or what is commonly referred to as Vancouver, BC. Show less

This book, originally approved as Starblanket's Masters of Law thesis, explores Residential Schools in the context of genocide. Starblanket is Spider Woma...Show more This book, originally approved as Starblanket's Masters of Law thesis, explores Residential Schools in the context of genocide. Starblanket is Spider Woman, a Nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) from Ahtahkakoop First Nation in Treaty Six. She is the Dean of Academics at Native Education College on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations or what is commonly referred to as Vancouver, BC. Show less

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My Decade at Old Sun, My Lifetime of Hell

My Decade at Old Sun, My Lifetime of Hell

by Bear Chief, Arthur

Book - 2016

In this gripping memoir about the power of identity in healing, Arthur Bear Chief (Siksika) shares how he survived years of torment at the Old Sun Residen...Show more In this gripping memoir about the power of identity in healing, Arthur Bear Chief (Siksika) shares how he survived years of torment at the Old Sun Residential School in Gleichen AB, and went on to build a successful career in public service and reconnect with his culture. Show less

In this gripping memoir about the power of identity in healing, Arthur Bear Chief (Siksika) shares how he survived years of torment at the Old Sun Residen...Show more In this gripping memoir about the power of identity in healing, Arthur Bear Chief (Siksika) shares how he survived years of torment at the Old Sun Residential School in Gleichen AB, and went on to build a successful career in public service and reconnect with his culture. Show less

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Morningstar

Morningstar

A Warrior's Spirit

by Mercredi, Morningstar

eBook - 2006

Storyteller, author, and actor, Morningstar Mercredi (Dene-Metis, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation) writes a powerful story of resiliency and activism for...Show more Storyteller, author, and actor, Morningstar Mercredi (Dene-Metis, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation) writes a powerful story of resiliency and activism for Indigenous women's rights. She details a tough upbringing, the legacy of Residential Schools on her family, and her battles with PTSD due to extreme trauma. Through it all, Mercredi focuses on her warrior spirit and passion for the arts. Show less

Storyteller, author, and actor, Morningstar Mercredi (Dene-Metis, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation) writes a powerful story of resiliency and activism for...Show more Storyteller, author, and actor, Morningstar Mercredi (Dene-Metis, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation) writes a powerful story of resiliency and activism for Indigenous women's rights. She details a tough upbringing, the legacy of Residential Schools on her family, and her battles with PTSD due to extreme trauma. Through it all, Mercredi focuses on her warrior spirit and passion for the arts. Show less

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Indian Horse

Indian Horse

A Novel

by Wagamese, Richard

Book - 2012

As a finalist for CBC’s Canada Reads in 2013, Wagamese's (Anishnaabe) Indian Horse sparked a national conversation about the subjugation of Indigenous chi...Show more As a finalist for CBC’s Canada Reads in 2013, Wagamese's (Anishnaabe) Indian Horse sparked a national conversation about the subjugation of Indigenous children by the church and state, and most importantly, about their unwavering ability to survive. Indian Horse has also been adapted into an award-winning movie. Show less

As a finalist for CBC’s Canada Reads in 2013, Wagamese's (Anishnaabe) Indian Horse sparked a national conversation about the subjugation of Indigenous chi...Show more As a finalist for CBC’s Canada Reads in 2013, Wagamese's (Anishnaabe) Indian Horse sparked a national conversation about the subjugation of Indigenous children by the church and state, and most importantly, about their unwavering ability to survive. Indian Horse has also been adapted into an award-winning movie. Show less

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Burning in This Midnight Dream

Burning in This Midnight Dream

by Halfe, Louise Bernice

Book - 2016

In this extraordinary poetry collection informed by her own experiences as a student at the Blue Quills Residential School in northern Alberta, Halfe (Cre...Show more In this extraordinary poetry collection informed by her own experiences as a student at the Blue Quills Residential School in northern Alberta, Halfe (Cree) explores her reaction to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the devastating legacy of the Residential School System. Show less

In this extraordinary poetry collection informed by her own experiences as a student at the Blue Quills Residential School in northern Alberta, Halfe (Cre...Show more In this extraordinary poetry collection informed by her own experiences as a student at the Blue Quills Residential School in northern Alberta, Halfe (Cree) explores her reaction to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the devastating legacy of the Residential School System. Show less

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Kiss of the Fur Queen

Kiss of the Fur Queen

by Highway, Tomson

Book - 1998

A Cree playwright and pianist, Highway’s humorous debut novel follows the lives of two young Cree brothers fighting to survive their years of abuse at a R...Show more A Cree playwright and pianist, Highway’s humorous debut novel follows the lives of two young Cree brothers fighting to survive their years of abuse at a Residential School. Wherever they go, they are watched over by a protective shapeshifting trickster, the Fur Queen. A fictionalized account of Highway's own childhood with his brother René, this book was nominated for the Canadian Booksellers Association Libris Award and the 1988 Books in Canada First Novel. Show less

A Cree playwright and pianist, Highway’s humorous debut novel follows the lives of two young Cree brothers fighting to survive their years of abuse at a R...Show more A Cree playwright and pianist, Highway’s humorous debut novel follows the lives of two young Cree brothers fighting to survive their years of abuse at a Residential School. Wherever they go, they are watched over by a protective shapeshifting trickster, the Fur Queen. A fictionalized account of Highway's own childhood with his brother René, this book was nominated for the Canadian Booksellers Association Libris Award and the 1988 Books in Canada First Novel. Show less

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From Bear Rock Mountain

From Bear Rock Mountain

The Life and Times of A Dene Residential School Survivor

by Mountain, Antoine

Book - 2019

This unflinching and challenging memoir by Antoine Mountain (Dene) details the personal and cultural destructive impacts that the Residential School System had on himself and others. This unflinching and challenging memoir by Antoine Mountain (Dene) details the personal and cultural destructive impacts that the Residential School System had on himself and others. Show less

This unflinching and challenging memoir by Antoine Mountain (Dene) details the personal and cultural destructive impacts that the Residential School System had on himself and others. This unflinching and challenging memoir by Antoine Mountain (Dene) details the personal and cultural destructive impacts that the Residential School System had on himself and others. Show less

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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples A Reality

by Joseph, Robert P. C.

Book - 2018

Boiled down to the basics, the Indian Act made it possible for policies that created Residential Schools. With its roots in the 1800s, the Indian Act stil...Show more Boiled down to the basics, the Indian Act made it possible for policies that created Residential Schools. With its roots in the 1800s, the Indian Act still has an impact on the lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada in the 21st century. This straightforward book by Bob (Robert) Joseph (Gwawaenuk Nation) is accessible and a must-read for any teen or adult who wants to know how Residential Schools were even made possible. Show less

Boiled down to the basics, the Indian Act made it possible for policies that created Residential Schools. With its roots in the 1800s, the Indian Act stil...Show more Boiled down to the basics, the Indian Act made it possible for policies that created Residential Schools. With its roots in the 1800s, the Indian Act still has an impact on the lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada in the 21st century. This straightforward book by Bob (Robert) Joseph (Gwawaenuk Nation) is accessible and a must-read for any teen or adult who wants to know how Residential Schools were even made possible. Show less

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Remembering Will Have to Do

Remembering Will Have to Do

The Life and Times of Louise (Trottier) Moine

by Moine, Louise

Book - 2013

Louise Moine was one of the first Métis women to write about the end of the Métis’ nomadic lifestyle, and how she suffered at Residential School. Using he...Show more Louise Moine was one of the first Métis women to write about the end of the Métis’ nomadic lifestyle, and how she suffered at Residential School. Using her original text from the 1970s and 1980s, this book is a raw and passionate tale of how she felt the full impact of colonization. Show less

Louise Moine was one of the first Métis women to write about the end of the Métis’ nomadic lifestyle, and how she suffered at Residential School. Using he...Show more Louise Moine was one of the first Métis women to write about the end of the Métis’ nomadic lifestyle, and how she suffered at Residential School. Using her original text from the 1970s and 1980s, this book is a raw and passionate tale of how she felt the full impact of colonization. Show less

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The Red Files

The Red Files

by Bird-Wilson, Lisa

Book - 2016

This powerful poetry collection by Saskatchewan Métis and nêhiyaw writer Lisa Bird-Wilson reflects on the destruction of families caused by colonialism and Residential Schools. This powerful poetry collection by Saskatchewan Métis and nêhiyaw writer Lisa Bird-Wilson reflects on the destruction of families caused by colonialism and Residential Schools. Show less

This powerful poetry collection by Saskatchewan Métis and nêhiyaw writer Lisa Bird-Wilson reflects on the destruction of families caused by colonialism and Residential Schools. This powerful poetry collection by Saskatchewan Métis and nêhiyaw writer Lisa Bird-Wilson reflects on the destruction of families caused by colonialism and Residential Schools. Show less

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Porcupines and China Dolls

Porcupines and China Dolls

by Alexie, Robert Arthur

Book - 2009

Through the story of two brothers who survived to confront their childhood abuse and begin a journey of recovery, this novel shares the truth about the hi...Show more Through the story of two brothers who survived to confront their childhood abuse and begin a journey of recovery, this novel shares the truth about the historic, intergenerational trauma experienced by families torn apart by Residential Schools. The late Robert Arthur Alexie was President of the Gwich'in Tribal Council and a key player in negotiating land claims. Show less

Through the story of two brothers who survived to confront their childhood abuse and begin a journey of recovery, this novel shares the truth about the hi...Show more Through the story of two brothers who survived to confront their childhood abuse and begin a journey of recovery, this novel shares the truth about the historic, intergenerational trauma experienced by families torn apart by Residential Schools. The late Robert Arthur Alexie was President of the Gwich'in Tribal Council and a key player in negotiating land claims. Show less

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