Subject: For Educators Who Care About Reconciliation

5 Must-Read Books on Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation

Dear Reader,


Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation is an important topic that highlights the history, present and future of Indigenous peoples. Here are five books that offer valuable insights on the subject:

  1. "An Indigenous People's History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz: This book offers a history of the United States from the perspective of Indigenous peoples, shedding light on the atrocities committed against them and the ongoing struggle for reconciliation. (Similar to Canada)

  2. "The Inconvenient Indian" by Thomas King: This book is a thought-provoking and humorous examination of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers in North America, from the colonial era to present day.

  3. "The Truth That Wampum Tells: Myths and Histories of the Great Law of Peace" by Karim Karim: This book examines the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, one of the oldest living participatory democracies in the world, and its relevance to contemporary issues of governance and reconciliation.

  4. "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer: This book is a beautiful and powerful exploration of the relationship between Indigenous peoples, the natural world, and the importance of reconciliation with the earth.

  5. "Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-up Call" by Arthur Manuel, Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson: This book is a powerful and important examination of the ongoing colonization of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of this on Indigenous peoples and their land, and the importance of truth and reconciliation.

We hope that these books will offer valuable insights and inspire you to take action towards Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation in your own community.

Best,

Patrick Mitsuing,

Foundational Knowledge



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