Indigenous literature is as dense as our forests, as diverse as our lakes, and as clear as our rivers.
From fantasy to poetry, portraiture to fictional chronicles, comic books to novels, there are few styles today that have not been influenced by Indigenous culture.
Chronicles of Kitchike and its continuation: Awakening in Kitchike - The Bloodletting of Possibilities by Louis-Karl Picard-Sioui.
A captivating story set within a fictional community. The author introduces us to characters who are as rich and interesting as they are quirky and disconcerting. You won't come away from Kitchike unscathed!
Rose's Run bu Dawn Dumont
Meet Rose, who lives in a community in Saskatchewan. The author takes us on a journey to discover a slice of life, an intense community and personal adventure that is often funny and always true!
Jay Odjick created the first Indigenous superhero! A truly interesting comic book, both in terms of artwork and storyline. It really captures the essence of comics while teaching us a lot about Anishinabeg culture.
Other books and their authors :
- Aquariums, J.D Kurtness
- Kukum, Michel Jean
- Crow Winter, Karen McBride
- The kiss of the fur Queen, Tomson Highway
- Funny, You Don’t Look Like One: Observations from a Blue-Eyed Ojibway, Drew Hayden Taylor
To discover new authors and works, the First Nations Book Fair is a must-see. The website is mainly in French, but the event welcomes English-speaking Indigenous authors every year.