Telling Indigenous Stories for Truth, Joy and Imagination

Updated September 10, 2025
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Never whistle at night : an Indigenous dark fiction anthology
Hawk, Shane
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER . SHIRLEY JACKSON AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST EDITED ANTHOLOGY . BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN AN ANTHOLOGY . LOCUS AWARD FINALIST A bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection that dares to ask the question- "Are you ready to be un...
JAJ : a Haida manga
Yahgulanaas, Michael Nicoll
Paper Book
With gorgeous imagery, visual artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas brings to life the tumultuous history of first contact between Europeans and Indigenous peoples and the early colonization by the Europeans of the northern West Coast. Yahgulanaas uses a blend of traditional and modern art,...
Métis like me
Hilderman, Tasha
Paper Book
A CBC and Globe and Mail Bestseller! Whether or not you're Metis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture - take a picture book journey into Metis crafts, music and cooking with friends who love to share. Are you...
Moon of the turning leaves : a novel
Rice, Waubgeshig
Paper Book
Warrior Girl unearthed
Boulley, Angeline
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times bestseller! A #1 Indies Bestseller! Six Starred Reviews! #1 New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter Angeline Boulley takes us back to Sugar Island in this high-stakes thriller about the power of discovering your stolen...
Into the bright open : a Secret garden remix
Dimaline, Cherie
Paper Book
A Governor General's Literary Award in Young People's Literature Finalist "Aching and emotionally immersive. ... A rich and verdant revival of a classic." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review A newly orphaned girl is sent to the Canadian wilderness to...
https://www.cbc.ca/books/29-must-read-books-for-children-and-teens-by-indigenous-writers-curated-by-phyllis-webstad-1.7218175

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day. It\'s also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day in honour of the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. Phyllis Webstad, the creator of Orange Shirt Day, curated this list of titles for youth to read.

https://www.cbc.ca/books/19-books-to-read-in-honour-of-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-1.7335838
Sept. 30 is observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. CBC Books has curated this list of books that can encourage deeper reflection, learning and public dialogue on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

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