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Native American Heritage Month

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Read about the history and culture of Indigenous peoples. Find poetry, fiction, and family stories.

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The Power of Style

The Power of Style

How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures

by Allaire, Christian

Book - 2021

As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he looked to for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that. As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he looked to for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that. Show less

As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he looked to for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that. As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he looked to for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that. Show less

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Words Like Thunder

Words Like Thunder

New and Used Anishinaabe Prayers

by Beardslee, Lois

Book - 2020

A collection of poetry by award-winning Ojibwe author Lois Beardslee. Much of the book centers around Native people of the Great Lakes but has a universal relevance to modern indigenous people worldwide. A collection of poetry by award-winning Ojibwe author Lois Beardslee. Much of the book centers around Native people of the Great Lakes but has a universal relevance to modern indigenous people worldwide. Show less

A collection of poetry by award-winning Ojibwe author Lois Beardslee. Much of the book centers around Native people of the Great Lakes but has a universal relevance to modern indigenous people worldwide. A collection of poetry by award-winning Ojibwe author Lois Beardslee. Much of the book centers around Native people of the Great Lakes but has a universal relevance to modern indigenous people worldwide. Show less

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A Minor Chorus

A Minor Chorus

A Novel

by Belcourt, Billy-Ray

Book - 2022

A debut novel from a rising literary star that brings the modern queer and Indigenous experience into sharp relief. A debut novel from a rising literary star that brings the modern queer and Indigenous experience into sharp relief. Show less

A debut novel from a rising literary star that brings the modern queer and Indigenous experience into sharp relief. A debut novel from a rising literary star that brings the modern queer and Indigenous experience into sharp relief. Show less

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A History of My Brief Body

A History of My Brief Body

by Belcourt, Billy-Ray

Book - 2020

A member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, Belcourt uses his incredible skills to create this unique story. Essays on memories and philosophy both reveal there is no way to exist as an indigenous person without the political and personal intertwining. A member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, Belcourt uses his incredible skills to create this unique story. Essays on memories and philosophy both reveal there is no way to exist as an indigenous person without the political and personal intertwining. Show less

A member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, Belcourt uses his incredible skills to create this unique story. Essays on memories and philosophy both reveal there is no way to exist as an indigenous person without the political and personal intertwining. A member of the Driftpile Cree Nation, Belcourt uses his incredible skills to create this unique story. Essays on memories and philosophy both reveal there is no way to exist as an indigenous person without the political and personal intertwining. Show less

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Rez Dogs

Rez Dogs

by Bruchac, Joseph

Book - 2021

While Malian is visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation, COVID restrictions stop travel. Malian learns to adjust with the help of her community and a special dog. This read shows intergenerational mistreatment and resilience in verse. While Malian is visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation, COVID restrictions stop travel. Malian learns to adjust with the help of her community and a special dog. This read shows intergenerational mistreatment and resilience in verse. Show less

While Malian is visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation, COVID restrictions stop travel. Malian learns to adjust with the help of her community and a special dog. This read shows intergenerational mistreatment and resilience in verse. While Malian is visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation, COVID restrictions stop travel. Malian learns to adjust with the help of her community and a special dog. This read shows intergenerational mistreatment and resilience in verse. Show less

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Bowwow Powwow

Bowwow Powwow

Bagosenjige-niimi'idim

by Child, Brenda J.

Book - 2018

Brenda Child (Ojibwe). Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. Brenda Child (Ojibwe). Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. Show less

Brenda Child (Ojibwe). Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. Brenda Child (Ojibwe). Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. Show less

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"All the Real Indians Died Off"

"All the Real Indians Died Off"

And 20 Other Myths About Native Americans

by Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne

Book - 2016

Enlightening and accessible, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Enlightening and accessible, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Show less

Enlightening and accessible, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Enlightening and accessible, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Show less

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A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

by Elliott, Alicia

Book - 2020

Beginning with the Mohawk phrase for depression, Alicia Elliot writes searingly personal details that expand to show a wider pattern of oppression and racism that has hurt generations of indigenous peoples. Thoughtful cultural criticism. Beginning with the Mohawk phrase for depression, Alicia Elliot writes searingly personal details that expand to show a wider pattern of oppression and racism that has hurt generations of indigenous peoples. Thoughtful cultural criticism. Show less

Beginning with the Mohawk phrase for depression, Alicia Elliot writes searingly personal details that expand to show a wider pattern of oppression and racism that has hurt generations of indigenous peoples. Thoughtful cultural criticism. Beginning with the Mohawk phrase for depression, Alicia Elliot writes searingly personal details that expand to show a wider pattern of oppression and racism that has hurt generations of indigenous peoples. Thoughtful cultural criticism. Show less

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The Night Watchman

The Night Watchman

A Novel

by Erdrich, Louise

Book - 2020

Drawing on her grandfather's letters, Erdrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America's history when Congress introduced a bill to terminate the treaty rights of Native tribes, which would force assimilation and pave the way for a land grab. Drawing on her grandfather's letters, Erdrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America's history when Congress introduced a bill to terminate the treaty rights of Native tribes, which would force assimilation and pave the way for a land grab. Show less

Drawing on her grandfather's letters, Erdrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America's history when Congress introduced a bill to terminate the treaty rights of Native tribes, which would force assimilation and pave the way for a land grab. Drawing on her grandfather's letters, Erdrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America's history when Congress introduced a bill to terminate the treaty rights of Native tribes, which would force assimilation and pave the way for a land grab. Show less

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Stolen Words

Stolen Words

by Florence, Melanie

Book - 2017

A story of both hurt and healing. A Cree grandfather tells his granddaughter how he was affected by being forced to attend Canadian residential schools. Florence (Cree/Scottish) is the recipient of the 2016 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. A story of both hurt and healing. A Cree grandfather tells his granddaughter how he was affected by being forced to attend Canadian residential schools. Florence (Cree/Scottish) is the recipient of the 2016 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Show less

A story of both hurt and healing. A Cree grandfather tells his granddaughter how he was affected by being forced to attend Canadian residential schools. Florence (Cree/Scottish) is the recipient of the 2016 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. A story of both hurt and healing. A Cree grandfather tells his granddaughter how he was affected by being forced to attend Canadian residential schools. Florence (Cree/Scottish) is the recipient of the 2016 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Show less

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My Heart Fills With Happiness

My Heart Fills With Happiness

Ni Sâkaskineh Mîyawâten Niteh Ohcih

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2018

This dual-language picture book for preschoolers, written in English and Plains Cree, celebrates and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. This dual-language picture book for preschoolers, written in English and Plains Cree, celebrates and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. Show less

This dual-language picture book for preschoolers, written in English and Plains Cree, celebrates and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. This dual-language picture book for preschoolers, written in English and Plains Cree, celebrates and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. Show less

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Bitterroot

Bitterroot

A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption

by Harness, Susan Devan

Book - 2018

A memoir of a woman's experience growing up as an American Indian child adopted by a white couple. As an adult, she searches for answers to make sense of her family, her identity, and her complex past. A memoir of a woman's experience growing up as an American Indian child adopted by a white couple. As an adult, she searches for answers to make sense of her family, her identity, and her complex past. Show less

A memoir of a woman's experience growing up as an American Indian child adopted by a white couple. As an adult, she searches for answers to make sense of her family, her identity, and her complex past. A memoir of a woman's experience growing up as an American Indian child adopted by a white couple. As an adult, she searches for answers to make sense of her family, her identity, and her complex past. Show less

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We Are Water Protectors

We Are Water Protectors

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2020

(Anishinabe/Metis) Inspired by indigenous-led movements across the globe, this book is a powerful and lyrical call to protect one of the earth’s most sacred and life-giving resources. (Anishinabe/Metis) Inspired by indigenous-led movements across the globe, this book is a powerful and lyrical call to protect one of the earth’s most sacred and life-giving resources. Show less

(Anishinabe/Metis) Inspired by indigenous-led movements across the globe, this book is a powerful and lyrical call to protect one of the earth’s most sacred and life-giving resources. (Anishinabe/Metis) Inspired by indigenous-led movements across the globe, this book is a powerful and lyrical call to protect one of the earth’s most sacred and life-giving resources. Show less

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An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States

An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States

by Mays, Kyle T.

Book - 2021

Afro-Indigenous historian, Kyle T. Mays' nuanced account of U.S. history, exploring how Black and Indigenous people have resisted oppression and fought for freedom - sometimes together and sometimes apart. Afro-Indigenous historian, Kyle T. Mays' nuanced account of U.S. history, exploring how Black and Indigenous people have resisted oppression and fought for freedom - sometimes together and sometimes apart. Show less

Afro-Indigenous historian, Kyle T. Mays' nuanced account of U.S. history, exploring how Black and Indigenous people have resisted oppression and fought for freedom - sometimes together and sometimes apart. Afro-Indigenous historian, Kyle T. Mays' nuanced account of U.S. history, exploring how Black and Indigenous people have resisted oppression and fought for freedom - sometimes together and sometimes apart. Show less

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Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's

Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's

by Midge, Tiffany

Book - 2019

Tiffany Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) turns to humor to comment on life, politics and identity in this razor-sharp collection of essays. Tiffany Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) turns to humor to comment on life, politics and identity in this razor-sharp collection of essays. Show less

Tiffany Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) turns to humor to comment on life, politics and identity in this razor-sharp collection of essays. Tiffany Midge (Hunkpapa Lakota) turns to humor to comment on life, politics and identity in this razor-sharp collection of essays. Show less

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I Wait

I Wait

Nipêhon

by Nicholson, Caitlin Dale

Book - 2017

Written in Cree and English, this simple story shows the patience, love, and humor involved in a multi-generational family outing. Written in Cree and English, this simple story shows the patience, love, and humor involved in a multi-generational family outing. Show less

Written in Cree and English, this simple story shows the patience, love, and humor involved in a multi-generational family outing. Written in Cree and English, this simple story shows the patience, love, and humor involved in a multi-generational family outing. Show less

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There There

There There

by Orange, Tommy

Book - 2018

A multi-generational, urgently paced story told through the perspectives of 12 Native American characters living in Oakland, where they grapple with a painful history that sheds light on the challenges and complexities of urban Native American life. A multi-generational, urgently paced story told through the perspectives of 12 Native American characters living in Oakland, where they grapple with a painful history that sheds light on the challenges and complexities of urban Native American life. Show less

A multi-generational, urgently paced story told through the perspectives of 12 Native American characters living in Oakland, where they grapple with a painful history that sheds light on the challenges and complexities of urban Native American life. A multi-generational, urgently paced story told through the perspectives of 12 Native American characters living in Oakland, where they grapple with a painful history that sheds light on the challenges and complexities of urban Native American life. Show less

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When We Were Alone

When We Were Alone

by Robertson, David

Book - 2016

Robertson's (Cree) telling of life in a residential school through a grandmother's conversation with her granddaughter. Robertson's (Cree) telling of life in a residential school through a grandmother's conversation with her granddaughter. Show less

Robertson's (Cree) telling of life in a residential school through a grandmother's conversation with her granddaughter. Robertson's (Cree) telling of life in a residential school through a grandmother's conversation with her granddaughter. Show less

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Eyes Bottle Dark With A Mouthful of Flowers

Eyes Bottle Dark With A Mouthful of Flowers

Poems

by Skeets, Jake

Book - 2019

A National Poetry Series-winning collection of poems by Jake Skeets who is Black Streak Wood, born for Water's Edge. He is Diné from Vanderwagen, New Mexico. A National Poetry Series-winning collection of poems by Jake Skeets who is Black Streak Wood, born for Water's Edge. He is Diné from Vanderwagen, New Mexico. Show less

A National Poetry Series-winning collection of poems by Jake Skeets who is Black Streak Wood, born for Water's Edge. He is Diné from Vanderwagen, New Mexico. A National Poetry Series-winning collection of poems by Jake Skeets who is Black Streak Wood, born for Water's Edge. He is Diné from Vanderwagen, New Mexico. Show less

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Hearts Unbroken

Hearts Unbroken

by Smith, Cynthia Leitich

Book - 2018

Smith’s YA novel follows Louise Wolfe, a member of the Muscogee Nation, as she juggles senior year responsibilities and fights against prejudice after her school’s inclusive musical brings out an ugly side of her mostly-white high school. Smith’s YA novel follows Louise Wolfe, a member of the Muscogee Nation, as she juggles senior year responsibilities and fights against prejudice after her school’s inclusive musical brings out an ugly side of her mostly-white high school. Show less

Smith’s YA novel follows Louise Wolfe, a member of the Muscogee Nation, as she juggles senior year responsibilities and fights against prejudice after her school’s inclusive musical brings out an ugly side of her mostly-white high school. Smith’s YA novel follows Louise Wolfe, a member of the Muscogee Nation, as she juggles senior year responsibilities and fights against prejudice after her school’s inclusive musical brings out an ugly side of her mostly-white high school. Show less

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Surviving the City

Surviving the City

[Vol. 1]

by Spillett-Sumner, Tasha

Book - 2018

Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape. Show less

Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape. Show less

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Buffalo Is the New Buffalo

Buffalo Is the New Buffalo

Stories

by Vowel, Chelsea

Book - 2022

Powerful stories of "Metis futurism" that envision a world without violence, capitalism, or colonization. Powerful stories of "Metis futurism" that envision a world without violence, capitalism, or colonization. Show less

Powerful stories of "Metis futurism" that envision a world without violence, capitalism, or colonization. Powerful stories of "Metis futurism" that envision a world without violence, capitalism, or colonization. Show less

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Jonny Appleseed

Jonny Appleseed

A Novel

by Whitehead, Joshua

Book - 2018

Jonny, a Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer living in the city, earns money through cybersex work in which he often fetishizes himself. As he prepares to return to the rez for a funeral, he drifts through memories and pieces together fragments of his identity. Jonny, a Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer living in the city, earns money through cybersex work in which he often fetishizes himself. As he prepares to return to the rez for a funeral, he drifts through memories and pieces together fragments of his identity. Show less

Jonny, a Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer living in the city, earns money through cybersex work in which he often fetishizes himself. As he prepares to return to the rez for a funeral, he drifts through memories and pieces together fragments of his identity. Jonny, a Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer living in the city, earns money through cybersex work in which he often fetishizes himself. As he prepares to return to the rez for a funeral, he drifts through memories and pieces together fragments of his identity. Show less

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Love After the End

Love After the End

An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction

Book - 2020

A variety of stories from two-spirit/queer authors explore the world after an apocalyptic event. While the stories in this collection are all touched with darkness, readers will discover that new life endures. A variety of stories from two-spirit/queer authors explore the world after an apocalyptic event. While the stories in this collection are all touched with darkness, readers will discover that new life endures. Show less

A variety of stories from two-spirit/queer authors explore the world after an apocalyptic event. While the stories in this collection are all touched with darkness, readers will discover that new life endures. A variety of stories from two-spirit/queer authors explore the world after an apocalyptic event. While the stories in this collection are all touched with darkness, readers will discover that new life endures. Show less

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Shapes of Native Nonfiction

Shapes of Native Nonfiction

Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers

Book - 2019

27 essays by contemporary indigenous authors that challenge assumptions about what and how a "Native writer" should write, resulting in a ground...Show more 27 essays by contemporary indigenous authors that challenge assumptions about what and how a "Native writer" should write, resulting in a groundbreaking collection of creative nonfiction that shows the true range of Native nonfiction writing. Show less

27 essays by contemporary indigenous authors that challenge assumptions about what and how a "Native writer" should write, resulting in a ground...Show more 27 essays by contemporary indigenous authors that challenge assumptions about what and how a "Native writer" should write, resulting in a groundbreaking collection of creative nonfiction that shows the true range of Native nonfiction writing. Show less

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