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• Inuktitut

  Isaac, Elisapie

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  Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie earned herself a 2024 JUNO Award for this cover album of 10 classic rock and pop songs, translated into her own Indigenous language. This is a beautiful album to share with your loved ones, especially if they are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Truth According to Ember

  Nava, Danica

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  A debut novel from Danica Nava, this rom-com story follows Ember Lee Cardinal navigating a corporate job hunt in Oklahoma City but then also finds herself in a forbidden romance.

• Jonny Appleseed

  a Novel

  Whitehead, Joshua, 1989-

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  Young Jonny is set to return to the reservation where he grew up for his stepfather’s funeral. As he scrounges for cash for the trip, he takes another journey through his imperfect memories of growing up queer and Indigenous. Also available as an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stellar

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  As a meteorite catastrophically changes the planet outside, an Indigenous man and woman meet in a small bar and initiate a romantic relationship, setting off a cosmic chain of events that may save the world from destruction. A romance-drama film…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Firekeeper's Daughter

  Boulley, Angeline

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  Daunis must solve the mystery behind a murder and deadly new drug in her community using her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe medicine, while finding out what it means to be a strong Ojibwe woman. In addition, she becomes involved in a “fake…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Sang You Down From the Stars

  Spillett-Sumner, Tasha, 1988-

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  A children’s picture book for parents-to-be that reflects on the patience and care upon preparing for a new addition to the family.

• Neechimoos (Sweethearts)

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  This is the love story of Irene and Allan Calliou, as told by Irene.

• My Heart Fills With Happiness

  Gray Smith, Monique, 1968-

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  What makes you happy? Kids fill our lives and communities with joy. This board book celebrates all the little things that bring us joy.

• #IndianLovePoems

  Poems

  Campbell, Tenille K

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  The ending of a long-term relationship results in a jump back into the dating pool which inspires this poetry collection. Tenille’s words are intimate, honest, and casually hilarious (suitable for an adult audience).

• Here and Now

  Aysanabee

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  Following up from the album Watin, which focused on themes of generational storytelling, Here and Now in Aysanbee’s own words: “… is the first of more records that will explore the impact of colonization on Indigenous love in this country. This…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Voices of the Land

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  Have your own Indigenous-led love story to share? Voices of the Land is a digital space hosted by Edmonton Public Library that supports communities to create, share, discover and celebrate local Indigenous perspectives. If you are interested in…Read moreRead more of this annotation