Recs if you like When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance...
Blending Memoirs with Research, Poetry, Culture
Books that are part memoir part another genre: in a way that blends multiple mediums and/or themes in unique and engaging ways. Magical, explosive and memorable narratives expressed with creativity and depth. Books that inspire me to write more.
Radical Intersectional Ecologies💚
Nonfiction books exploring the natural world and our “place in the family of things” (Mary Oliver, Wild Geese) through radical BIPOC, queer, feminist, anti-capitalist, disability ecological perspectives. 🪲🌾🦉🌵
Ecology, Biology, Nature💚
Nonfiction books exploring the natural world and our “place in the family of things” (Mary Oliver, Wild Geese). 🐦⬛🦋🌱🪸🦊🪷🪼🍄
so called KKKanada day
many LOVE to claim that canada is a tolerant country, way less hateful than our southern neighbours of the united states. that couldn't be further from the truth. since the beginning of colonization of turtle island, white settlers have done everything in their power to destroy not only indigenous culture, but black and brown cultures as well. indigenous people are calling us not only to refuse to celebrate the holiday, but to decolonize our minds and do the work
Truth and Reconciliation
In June 2021, the Government of Canada made Sept. 30 a federal statutory day. It is observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here's a list of books to encourage reflection and learning. This is not complete, please share your suggestions.
Indigenous Peoples (focusing on Canada)
This is a list of non-fiction books that are meant to educate readers on the various issues faced by the indigenous peoples of Turtle Island - but focusing on the land called Canada. Feel free to give recommendations. The list will focus on learning how the Canadian government systematically committed genocide, case studies on various topics, and decolonization. There will also be a list of academic articles to read related to these topics in the comments section.
