Wednesday, October 2, 2024

4 Nonfiction Books to Read During Mi'kmaw History Month


A Journey of Love and Hope: The Inspirational Words of a Mi'kmaw Elder
by Elder Sister Dorothy Moore and Gerald Gloade 
“The long-awaited collection of talks, presentations, prayers, and ceremonies of renowned Mi'kmaw Elder, human rights activist, and language and culture warrior, Sister Dorothy Moore.” -Amazon

Contested Waters: The Struggle Against Water Privatization in the United States and Canada by Joanna L Robinson
A timely anthology featuring diverse perspectives – Indigenous and non-Indigenous – on the right to fish in the Atlantic, with the goal of creating dialogue and solutions. -Summary

First Nations Self-Government: 17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief's Thoughts on Solutions by Leroy Wolf Collar
“This guide is for current and aspiring Indigenous leaders who want to increase their understanding of good governance, management, and leadership, as well as those who want to explore issues around Indigenous self-determination in Canada.” -Amazon

Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls by Jessica McDiarmid
"This stunning work of investigative journalism follows a series of unsolved disappearances and murders of Indigenous women in rural British Columbia along Highway 16, a 450-mile stretch of dirt and asphalt, surrounded by rugged wilderness and snowy mountain peaks."--Publisher