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Metis Week 2024 Booklist

This booklist celebrates Métis Week by highlighting a diverse collection of stories and non-fiction that explore Métis culture, history, and contemporary experiences. From traditional tales and personal memoirs to historical fiction and poetry, these works honor the resilience, identity, and heritage of the Métis people. Whether you're looking to learn more about Métis traditions, explore gripping fiction, or delve into important historical events, these books offer a rich array of voices and perspectives.

Edmonton Public Library

23 items

  • Sînapân Kîskasâkâs

    a Guide to Making Contemporary-style Métis Ribbon Skirts

    Johnson, Bonny
    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.
    BookSaskatoon, SK : Gabriel Dumont Institute Press, [2021] — 391.00899 JOH
  • A powerful collection of interconnected stories that capture life on the Canadian prairies, Kerr weaves themes of Indigenous and Métis identity, family, and history.
    BookMarkham, Ontario : BookLand Press, [2021] — 819.116 KER
  • This short story collection offers sharp and darkly humorous tales that explore the complexities of relationships, identity, and loss, featuring Métis and Indigenous characters.
    BookVancouver : Anvil Press, [2017] — BAK
  • This short story collection offers sharp and darkly humorous tales that explore the complexities of relationships, identity, and loss, featuring Métis and Indigenous characters.
    eBookAnvil Press, 2017
  • 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.
    BookCalgary, Alberta : Durvile & UpRoute Books, [2021] — 971.00497 OST
  • Stories of Métis Women

    Tales My Kookum Told Me

    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.
    eBook[Calgary, Alberta] : Durvile, 2021. — Internet Access
  • 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.
    Book[Oakville, Ontario] : Rubicon Publishing Inc., [2017] — TEEN 971.00497 BOU
  • 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.
    Book[Toronto] : Doubleday Canada, [2021] — BIR
  • 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.
    BookToronto : Random House of Canada, 2019. — DIM
  • 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.
    eBookRandom House of Canada, 2019
  • 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.
    BookSt. John's, NL : Breakwater, [2020] — 927.872 GOU POR
  • 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.
    eBookBreakwater Books Ltd, 2020
  • 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.
    BookToronto, Ontario : ECW Press, [2015] — 819.1154 DUM
  • 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.
    eBookECW Press, 2015
  • 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.
    BookWaterloo, Ontario : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, [2022] — 819.18603 POR
  • The North-west Is Our Mother

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

    Teillet, Jean
    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.
    BookToronto, Ontario : Patrick Crean Editions, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2019] — 971.00497 MET TEL
  • The North-West Is Our Mother

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

    Teillet, Jean
    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.
    eBookHarperCollins Canada, 2019
  • From the Ashes

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

    Thistle, Jesse
    Thistle’s moving memoir recounts his journey from homelessness and addiction to reclaiming his Métis identity and finding healing, offering hope and resilience through his powerful story.
    BookToronto : Simon & Schuster Canada, 2019. — 971.00497 THI
  • From the Ashes

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

    Thistle, Jesse
    Thistle’s moving memoir recounts his journey from homelessness and addiction to reclaiming his Métis identity and finding healing, offering hope and resilience through his powerful story.
    eBookSimon & Schuster, 2019
  • This graphic novel captures the tumultuous events of the Red River Resistance, led by Louis Riel, through the eyes of a young Métis girl, blending historical facts with an engaging narrative.
    eBookPortage & Main Press, 2019