September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It’s a day dedicated for remembering Canada’s genocidal history and present, and for gathering in community and making space for collective care, recognition, and reconciliation. Here are some books to help you consider what an anti-colonial future might look like, and/or what it would be like to embrace more Indigenous ways of knowing and living. We recommend reading these with friends, family, or peers to keep the dialogue moving well past September 30th.
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters


Reviewed by Ian Colford, 2024
“The Berry Pickers is a triumph of empathetic storytelling. It also announces Amanda Peters as a writer to watch.”
Setting a Welcoming Table: Mitji – Let’s Eat! Mi’kmaq Recipes from Sikniktuk by Margaret Augustine, Dr. Lauren Beck, and Patricia Bourque


Reviewed by Bryn Robinson, 2024
“Unlike the often-maligned recipe blogs that have one scrolling endlessly through an anecdote before arriving at the ingredients and instructions, the stories provided in this cookbook are integral to the depth and value of each recipe.”
Indigiqueerness: A Conversation About Storytelling by Joshua Whitehead, in dialogue with Angie Abdou


Reviewed by Carrie Stanton, 2024
“Indigiqueerness: A Conversation About Storytelling by Joshua Whitehead, in dialogue with Angie Abdou is nothing short of required reading for humans, and is not to be missed.”
When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with Sean Carleton


Reviewed by Pearl Pirie, 2024
“While Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women continue (almost one woman a day for years), and the reconciliation recommendations remain un-acted upon, what course is open? The dialogues talk this through.”
THINGS YOU MAY FIND HIDDEN IN MY EAR: POEMS FROM GAZA by Mosab Abu Toha


Reviewed by Clementine Oberst, 2024
“The numerous images, piled atop each other in these deceptively readable poems, create a vivid portrait of life under occupation … It is impossible to look away, and it should be.”