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• So You Girls Remember That

  Memories of a Haida Elder

  Bellis, Gaadgas Nora,

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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.

• A Short History of the Blockade

  Giant Beavers, Diplomacy, and Regeneration in Nishnaabewin

  Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake, 1971-

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  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.

• 52 Ways to Reconcile

  How to Walk With Indigenous People on the Path to Healing

  Robertson, David, 1977-

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  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.

• Indigenous Continent

  the Epic Contest for North America

  Hämäläinen, Pekka, 1967-

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  In Indigenous Continent, acclaimed historian Pekka Hämäläinen presents a sweeping counternarrative that shatters the most basic assumptions about American history.

• Original People, Original Television

  the Launching of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

  David, Jennifer,

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  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.

• The Knowing

  Talaga, Tanya,

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  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.

• Wînipêk

  Visions of Canada From An Indigenous Centre

  Sinclair, Niigaanwewidam James

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Turtle Island

  the Story of North America's First People

  Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-

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  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.

• What the Eagle Sees

  Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and Renewal

  Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-

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  For children and teens. Highlighting several different Nations and time periods, this book shares stories of struggle and survival of indigenous people during colonization.

• The Inconvenient Indian

  a Curious Account of Native People in North America

  King, Thomas, 1943-

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  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.

• Indigenous Canada

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  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.

• Askiwina

  a Cree World

  Cuthand, Doug

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  Cree journalist Doug Cuthand explores history from an indigenous point-of-view and shares about their spirituality, culture, and significance to Saskatchewan and Canada.

• Price Paid

  the Fight for First Nations Survival

  Sellars, Bev, 1955-

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  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.

• The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

  Native America From 1890 to the Present

  Treuer, David

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  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.

• Peace Pipe Dreams

  the Truth About Lies About Indians

  Dennis, Darrell

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  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.