Our Librarians have compiled two lists of recommended reads in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The first is a non fiction list featuring true stories of residential school survivors and new perspectives on indigenous and colonial relations in Canada. The second list features works of fiction by Canadian Indigenous authors.
To learn more about this day visit the Government of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Website.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Reading List
September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It’s a day for remembering and honouring the survivors and the children lost to residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Recognition of the ongoing impacts of this tragic history is vital to the reconciliation process. Today is a great day to educate ourselves in the interest of continued growth, so we’ve put together 30 books that reflect on residential schools through first hand accounts, explain important methods for moving forward in harmony, and share Indigenous stories from across Canada and in our communities.
30 Novels from Canadian Indigenous Authors
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we have collected 30 novels rich with Indigenous representation from Canadian Indigenous Authors. These storytellers explore tradition, community, legacy, the effects of colonization and much more in both modern and fantastical realms, from coming-of-age journeys to haunting horrors. Whatever your taste, we created this list for readers to engage with their favourite genres through an Indigenous lens.