To be clear, residential school history, for example, is not Indigenous history. And we need to know if we are truly in the business of reconciliation because there is no reconciliation without truth. What this means is that there is no excuse not to fully understand the past and present of this place that we call Canada. Whereas in the past, these stories seemed to be few and far between, told by a handful of artists, those same artists opened doors so that today, writers like me have a platform to share our truths. Now, more than ever, it’s vitally important to read Indigenous stories that have been told by Indigenous creators. A recommended reading list follows David’s message for parents, teachers and the entire library community. He is the author of numerous books including When We Were Alone, The Reckoner, The Barren Grounds, On the Trapline, Back Water: Family, Legacy, and Blood Memory. David is an award-winning Cree author from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Robertson for guest writing this blog post on the importance of teaching Indigenous history and reading Indigenous stories at home.
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