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48 books by Indigenous writers to read to understand residential schools

48 books by Indigenous writers to read to understand residential schools

David A. Robertson curated this list of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children's books, all which explore th

September 27

45 books that 'share stories and truths' from women and two-spirit Indigenous creators

January 1, 1970

30 must-read books to learn about the Indigenous experience in North America

January 1, 1970

25 books that highlight beauty of Indigenous literature: 'It is time to tell our own stories our way'

January 1, 1970

Enter the CBC Short Story Prize now

You could win $6,000, attend a two-week writing residency and have your work published on CBC Books. The deadline to enter is Nov. 1!

Books September 1

Orange Shirt Day creator Phyllis Webstad reflects on inspiring a movement

The author and Orange Shirt Day founder talks to Shelagh Rogers about creating a children's book based on her residential school story.

Radio The Next Chapter September 28

Métis author Cherie Dimaline 'remixes' The Secret Garden to reflect Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities

The Marrow Thieves author chats with The Next Chapter’s Ryan B. Patrick on how YA novel Into the Bright Open reimagines a classic book to explore modern-day perspectives and sensibilities.

Radio The Next Chapter September 28

Jordan Abel's debut novel Empty Spaces reframes The Last of the Mohicans through an Indigenous lens

Radio The Next Chapter September 28

Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin on her legendary career and the power of storytelling

Radio Writers & Company September 29

Eighty Thousand Steps: An app that unlocks a story — one step at a time

Arts September 28

Q with Tom Power

Why author Elizabeth Acevedo has been been planning her own funeral since she was a kid

Arts Q September 27

New collaboration to publish picture books from emerging Indigenous artists and writers

Books September 28

Meet the 2024 CBC Short Story Prize readers

Books CBC Literary Prizes September 28

The bestselling Canadian books of the week

Books September 28

David A. Robertson honours his father, family and the land in his debut adult novel The Theory of Crows

Radio The Next Chapter September 28

Emma Donoghue among 5 writers shortlisted for $60K Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize

Books September 27

Michael Fraser, Joseph Kakwinokanasum, Kasia Van Schaik among authors shortlisted for 2023 ReLit Awards

Zoie Karagiannis

Books September 29

Q with Tom Power

Cousins and collaborators Mariko and Jillian Tamaki on their new graphic novel Roaming

Arts Q September 22

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Recognizing Canada’s best English-language and French-language books in seven categories. Discover the books

Scotiabank Giller Prize

$100,000 for the author of the best Canadian novel, short story collection or graphic novel. Discover the books

The Next Chapter

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Writers & Company

Host Eleanor Wachtel explores in-depth the lives, thoughts and works of distinguished writers from around the world. Visit Show Site

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