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National Indigenous History Month 2024

June is National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. Explore our diverse collection of books, including those listed in this booklist, that shed light on Indigenous cultures, experiences, and resilience.

Edmonton Public Library

27 items

  • True Reconciliation explores pathways to achieving genuine reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, offering personal reflections and actionable steps.
    BookToronto : McClelland & Stewart, 2022. — 305.89707 WIL
  • True Reconciliation

    How to Be a Force for Change

    Wilson-Raybould, Jody
    True Reconciliation explores pathways to achieving genuine reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, offering personal reflections and actionable steps.
    eBookMcClelland & Stewart, 2022
  • Braiding Sweetgrass

    Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

    Kimmerer, Robin Wall
    Braiding Sweetgrass combines Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants to illustrate how humans can foster a mutually beneficial relationship with the natural world.
    BookMinneapolis : Milkweed Editions, 2013. — 305.897 KIM
  • Braiding Sweetgrass

    Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

    Kimmerer, Robin Wall
    Braiding Sweetgrass combines Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants to illustrate how humans can foster a mutually beneficial relationship with the natural world.
    eBookMilkweed Editions, 2013
  • Tawâw

    Progressive Indigenous Cuisine

    Chartrand, Shane
    Tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine showcases innovative Indigenous recipes, reflecting the author's Métis heritage and emphasizing the importance of food sovereignty and cultural expression.
    Book[Toronto] : Ambrosia, House of Anansi Press, 2019. — 641.59297 CHA
  • From the Ashes

    My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way

    Thistle, Jesse
    From the Ashes is a poignant memoir of resilience and redemption, recounting the author’s struggles with homelessness and addiction, and his journey towards healing and reconnection with his Métis-Cree heritage.
    BookToronto : Simon & Schuster Canada, 2019. — 971.00497 THI
  • From the Ashes

    My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way

    Thistle, Jesse
    From the Ashes is a poignant memoir of resilience and redemption, recounting the author’s struggles with homelessness and addiction, and his journey towards healing and reconnection with his Métis-Cree heritage.
    eBookSimon & Schuster, 2019
  • Call Me Indian

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

    Sasakamoose, Fred, 1933-2020
    Call Me Indian chronicles the life of Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the NHL, detailing his experiences in residential school and his groundbreaking hockey career.
    Book[Toronto] : Viking, 2021. — 927.96962 SAS
  • Call Me Indian

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

    Sasakamoose, Fred
    Call Me Indian chronicles the life of Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the NHL, detailing his experiences in residential school and his groundbreaking hockey career.
    eBookPenguin Canada, 2021
  • Call Me Indian

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

    Sasakamoose, Fred
    Call Me Indian chronicles the life of Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the NHL, detailing his experiences in residential school and his groundbreaking hockey career.
    Downloadable AudiobookPenguin Canada, 2021
  • Indian in the Cabinet is a political memoir by the former Canadian Minister of Justice, offering an insider’s view of her experiences in government and her commitment to Indigenous rights and justice reform.
    BookToronto : HarperCollins, [2021] — 971.074 WIL
  • Indian in the Cabinet is a political memoir by the former Canadian Minister of Justice, offering an insider’s view of her experiences in government and her commitment to Indigenous rights and justice reform.
    eBookHarperCollins Canada, 2021
  • Indian in the Cabinet is a political memoir by the former Canadian Minister of Justice, offering an insider’s view of her experiences in government and her commitment to Indigenous rights and justice reform.
    Downloadable AudiobookHarperCollins Publishers, 2021
  • Moving the Museum

    Indigenous + Canadian Art at the AGO

    Moving the Museum discusses the evolving roles of museums in representing Indigenous cultures and histories, advocating for more inclusive and collaborative approaches to curation.
    BookToronto, Ontario : Art Gallery of Ontario ; Fredericton, New Brunswick : Goose Lane Editions, [2023] — 704.0397 MOV
  • Glass Beads is a collection of interconnected short stories that depict the lives of four Indigenous friends navigating love, loss, and identity in contemporary Canada.
    BookSaskatoon, Saskatchewan : Thistledown Press, [2017] — DUM
  • Glass Beads is a collection of interconnected short stories that depict the lives of four Indigenous friends navigating love, loss, and identity in contemporary Canada.
    eBookThistledown Press, 2017
  • Glass Beads is a collection of interconnected short stories that depict the lives of four Indigenous friends navigating love, loss, and identity in contemporary Canada.
    Downloadable AudiobookThistledown Press, 2019
  • The Inconvenient Indian

    a Curious Account of Native People in North America

    King, Thomas, 1943-
    The Inconvenient Indian is a critical and humorous examination of the history and ongoing issues faced by Indigenous peoples in North America, challenging misconceptions and stereotypes.
    Book[Toronto] : Doubleday Canada, 2017. — 970.00497 KIN 2017
  • The Inconvenient Indian

    A Curious Account of Native People in North America

    King, Thomas
    The Inconvenient Indian is a critical and humorous examination of the history and ongoing issues faced by Indigenous peoples in North America, challenging misconceptions and stereotypes.
    eBookDoubleday Canada, 2012
  • The Inconvenient Indian

    A Curious Account of Native People in North America

    King, Thomas
    The Inconvenient Indian is a critical and humorous examination of the history and ongoing issues faced by Indigenous peoples in North America, challenging misconceptions and stereotypes.
    Downloadable AudiobookNovel Audio, 2018