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• Prairie Edge

  a Novel

  Kerr, Conor

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  For readers drawn to the electric storytelling of Morgan Talty and the taut register of Stephen Graham Jones, Conor Kerr's Prairie Edge is at once a gripping, darkly funny caper and a raw reckoning with the wounds that persist across generations.

• South Side of a Kinless River

  Dumont, Marilyn, 1955-

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  A book of poetry: Métis resistance and reclamation, land loss, land back, settler colonialism, misogyny, Indigenous women in the fur trade, Indigenous midwifery, Métis Prairie history, matriarchy, paternalism, language loss and reclamation; kinship;…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Grandmother Begins the Story

  Porter, Michelle, 1975-

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  Five generations of Métis women argue, dance, struggle, laugh, love, and tell the stories that will sing their family, and perhaps the land itself, into healing in this debut novel.

• Sînapân Kîskasâkâs

  a Guide to Making Contemporary-style Métis Ribbon Skirts

  Johnson, Bonny

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  This step-by-step guide introduces readers to the cultural significance and creative process of making contemporary Métis ribbon skirts, combining tradition with modern design.

• An Explosion of Feathers

  Kerr, Conor

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  A powerful collection of interconnected stories that capture life on the Canadian prairies, Kerr weaves themes of Indigenous and Métis identity, family, and history.

• Stories of Métis Women

  Tales My Kookum Told Me

  Oster, Bailey

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  A compilation of stories passed down through generations of Métis women, this book offers personal and historical narratives that highlight Métis culture, resilience, and family.

• Stories of Métis Women

  Tales My Kookum Told Me

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  A compilation of stories passed down through generations of Métis women, this book offers personal and historical narratives that highlight Métis culture, resilience, and family.

• Beaver Hills Forever

  Kerr, Conor

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  A novella that takes a riotous, uncompromising look at the intertwined lives of four characters, each an abstract expression of the few paths available to Métis people on the Prairies.

• Bad Endings

  Stories

  Baker, Carleigh

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  This short story collection offers sharp and darkly humorous tales that explore the complexities of relationships, identity, and loss, featuring Métis and Indigenous characters.

• Bad Endings

  Baker, Carleigh

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  This short story collection offers sharp and darkly humorous tales that explore the complexities of relationships, identity, and loss, featuring Métis and Indigenous characters.

• Proud to Be Métis

  Bouchard, David, 1952-

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  In this poetic and heartfelt book, Bouchard celebrates his Métis heritage, blending storytelling, cultural pride, and vibrant illustrations to honor the traditions of his people.

• Probably Ruby

  Bird-Wilson, Lisa

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  This novel follows Ruby, an Indigenous woman adopted into a white family, as she navigates her search for identity, family, and belonging, shedding light on the lasting impacts of colonization.

• Empire of Wild

  Dimaline, Cherie, 1975-

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  A gripping and atmospheric novel, this story blends Métis folklore and contemporary suspense, following Joan as she searches for her missing husband, who may have fallen prey to a shape-shifting monster.

• Empire of Wild

  Dimaline, Cherie

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  A gripping and atmospheric novel, this story blends Métis folklore and contemporary suspense, following Joan as she searches for her missing husband, who may have fallen prey to a shape-shifting monster.

• Approaching Fire

  Porter, Michelle, 1975-

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  This poetic memoir intertwines family history, Métis identity, and the legacy of a fire that impacted her ancestors, exploring themes of loss, memory, and belonging.

• Approaching Fire

  Porter, Michelle

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  This poetic memoir intertwines family history, Métis identity, and the legacy of a fire that impacted her ancestors, exploring themes of loss, memory, and belonging.

• The Pemmican Eaters

  Poems

  Dumont, Marilyn

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  Dumont's poetry collection reflects on the historic and cultural significance of the Battle of Batoche and the role of the Métis in Canadian history, offering personal insights and reflections.

• The Pemmican Eaters

  Dumont, Marilyn

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  Dumont's poetry collection reflects on the historic and cultural significance of the Battle of Batoche and the role of the Métis in Canadian history, offering personal insights and reflections.

• Scratching River

  Porter, Michelle, 1975-

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  A powerful memoir that reflects on Métis identity, family, and history, as Porter uncovers personal and collective memories through the lens of her brother’s life and their shared experiences.

• The North-west Is Our Mother

  the Story of Louis Riel's People, the Métis Nation

  Teillet, Jean

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  A comprehensive history of the Métis Nation, this book chronicles the rise of Louis Riel, the fight for Métis rights, and the ongoing struggle for recognition and justice in Canada.