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Event Series Event Series: BC Libraries Present: Indigenous Fiction

BC Libraries Presents – katherena vermette: real ones

Tuesday October 15 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Tuesday, October 15 — 6:30 to 8:00 pm

ONLINE ONLY EVENT

REGISTER HERE to attend this live-streamed event.

False claims to Indigenous identity has gotten headlines across the country in recent years, with famous writers, academics, and artists uncovered as “pretendians.” The issue has been the subject of popular podcasts, feature articles in major magazines, and even a CBC documentary.

Bestselling author katherena vermette’s new novel, real ones, tells the story of sisters who must face their past trauma when their mother is called out for false claims to Indigenous identity. It’s a novel that explores the impact that pretendianism has on Indigenous peoples, and pays homage to the long-fought, hard-won battles of Michif (Métis) people to regain ownership of their identity.

For the second event of this lineup, join katherena vermette in conversation with award-winning writer Michelle Cyca.

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BC Libraries Present is a virtual author series that brings exciting conversations to library users in every corner of British Columbia.
This series is a project of BC’s public library federations, coordinated by Public Library InterLINK, with the generous financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

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Date:
Tuesday October 15
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Series:
BC Libraries Present: Indigenous Fiction
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