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Indigenous History

In June, RWL recognizes Indigenous History Month and celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. Here are a few titles to deepen your understanding of Indigenous history.

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  • Collected wisdoms, reflections and stories from Indigenous Elder Naanii Nora of the Haida Nation. So You Girls Remember That is an oral history of a Haida Elder, Naanii Nora, who lived from 1902 to 1997.
    Book, 2022Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Publishing, [2022] — 971.11200497280092 Belli
  • A Short History of the Blockade

    Giant Beavers, Diplomacy, and Regeneration in Nishnaabewin

    Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake, 1971-
    Leanne Betasamosake Simpson uses Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg stories to explore the generative nature of Indigenous blockades through our relative, the beaver, or, "Amik", in Nishnaabemowin.
    Book, 2021Edmonton, Alberta : University of Alberta Press, 2021. — 897.333 Simps
  • 52 Ways to Reconcile

    How to Walk With Indigenous People on the Path to Healing

    Robertson, David, 1977-
    As much as we want to walk the path of reconciliation, we often aren't quite sure what to do, and we're afraid of making mistakes. 52 Ways to Reconcile offers concrete and practical answers, in the form of a friendly and accessible guide.
    Book, 2025Toronto, ON : McClelland & Stewart, 2025. — 305.897071 Rob
  • Indigenous Continent

    the Epic Contest for North America

    Hämäläinen, Pekka, 1967-
    In Indigenous Continent, acclaimed historian Pekka Hämäläinen presents a sweeping counternarrative that shatters the most basic assumptions about American history.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2022] — 970.00497 Ham
  • Original People, Original Television

    the Launching of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

    David, Jennifer,
    Original People: Original Television' is the behind-the-scenes account of a little known revolution in Canadian broadcasting -- a journey that led from Nanook of the North in 1922 to the launch of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network in 1999.
    Book, 2024Penticton, BC : Theytus Books, [2024] — 384.55230971 Dav
  • From Tanya Talaga, the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of Seven Fallen Feathers, comes a riveting exploration of her family's story and a retelling of the history of the country we now call Canada.
    Book, 2024Toronto, ON : HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, [2024] — 971.00497 Tal
  • Wînipêk

    Visions of Canada From An Indigenous Centre

    Sinclair, Niigaanwewidam James
    From ground zero of this country's most important project: reconciliation. Niigaan Sinclair has been called provocative, revolutionary, and one of this country's most influential thinkers on the issues impacting Indigenous cultures, communities, and…
    Book, 2024[Toronto, ON] : McClelland & Stewart, 2024. — 305.897071 Sin
  • Turtle Island

    the Story of North America's First People

    Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-
    For ages 10-14, Turtle Island uses archeology and research alongside traditional stories to explore the history of indigenous peoples in the Americas from the ice age and pre-colonization through to modern times.
    Book, 2017Toronto : Annick Press, [2017] — J 970.00497 Yel
  • What the Eagle Sees

    Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and Renewal

    Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-
    For children and teens. Highlighting several different Nations and time periods, this book shares stories of struggle and survival of indigenous people during colonization.
    Book, 2019Toronto : Annick Press, [2019] — J 970.00497 Yel
  • The Inconvenient Indian

    a Curious Account of Native People in North America

    King, Thomas, 1943-
    Also available as ebook and audiobook. Thomas King uses his storytelling talent and sarcasm to bring readers through a thorough account of history most Canadians never learned.
    Book, 2012[Toronto] : Doubleday Canada, c2012. — 970.00497 Kin
  • The first volume of the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada contains contemporary and historical photos, maps, timelines and art as well as a section on Truth and Reconciliation.
    Book, 2018Ottawa, Ont. : Royal Canadian Geographical Society, 2018. — 971.00497 Ind
  • Cree journalist Doug Cuthand explores history from an indigenous point-of-view and shares about their spirituality, culture, and significance to Saskatchewan and Canada.
    Book, 2007Regina : Coteau Books, c2007. — 971.00497 Cut
  • Price Paid

    the Fight for First Nations Survival

    Sellars, Bev, 1955-
    Based on a popular presentation Sellars, a Xat'sull chief, often gave to politicians and educators, Price Paid relates Canadian history from a First Nations point of view.
    Book, 2016Vancouver, British Columbia : Talonbooks, [2016]
  • The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

    Native America From 1890 to the Present

    Treuer, David
    Also available as audiobook. Ojibwe author Treuer offers a a sweeping counter-narrative of Native American life from the Wounded Knee massacre to the present.
    Book, 2019New York : Riverhead Books, 2019. — 970.00497 Tre
  • Peace Pipe Dreams

    the Truth About Lies About Indians

    Dennis, Darrell
    2015 winner of First Nation Communities Read. Darrell Dennis tackles the misconceptions built up over 500 years of colonization with straightforward facts mixed with his comedic wit.
    Book, 2014Madeira Park, BC : Douglas & McIntyre, [2014] — 970.00497 Den