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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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  • Turtle Island

    the Story of North America's First People

    Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-
    Also available as ebook. 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.
    BookToronto : 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.
    BookToronto : 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[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.
    BookOttawa, 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.
    BookRegina : 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.
    BookVancouver, 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.
    BookNew 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.
    BookMadeira Park, BC : Douglas & McIntyre, [2014] — 970.00497 Den