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February 2026

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Written by Trudi

Indigenous Storytelling Month

February is Indigenous Storytelling Month and we're excited to spotlight the depth and breadth of creative works by Indigenous authors, from award-winning fiction, to popular genres and heartfelt memoirs. The following novels explore rich emotional themes with complex characters and a strong sense of place. 

Read The Circle by Katherena Vermette to continue the saga of the Métis family she introduced to readers in The Break and The Strangers. Keep up with this year's Canada Reads selections by picking up A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt. Or stay local by reading Saskatchewan author Michelle Good's Five Little Indians, which won the 2020 Governor General’s Award for Literary Fiction.
Cover of The Circle by Katherena Vermette
By Katherena Vermette
Missing Persons
Psychic Trauma
Cover of A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
By Billy-Ray Belcourt
Family Relationships
2SLGBTQIA+
Cover of Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
By Michelle Good
Saskatchewan Author
Residential Schools

If you love coming of age stories, then be sure to read Bones of a Giant by Brian Thomas Isaac, or Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards. David A. Robertson has a lot of books to choose from, including stories for children and a deeply personal memoir, Black Water. His latest is The Theory of Crows, about a father and daughter with a strained relationship who learn more about each other when a journey deep into the wilderness risks everything. 
Cover of Bones of a Giant by Brian Thomas Isaac
By Brian Thomas Isaac
Coming of Age
1960s
Cover of Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards
By Kyle Edwards
Coming of Age
High School Hockey
Cover of The Theory of Crows by David A. Robertson
By David A. Robertson
Fathers and Daughters
Wilderness Survival

The graphic novel format merges art with the written word to create an immersive storytelling experience. Explore this list of Indigenous authored graphic novels. 

Genre Reads

There's nothing more satisfying than a good genre read. Genre is a shorthand that lets readers know what to expect: horror if you want to be frightened, romance if you're looking for a love story with a guaranteed happy ending, and mystery if you want to follow the clues to solve a puzzle. Indigenous authors are exploring genre in a big way, bringing new voices and perspectives. 

Cover of Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk
By Shane Hawk (ed.)
Horror
Short Stories
Cover of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
By Stephen Graham Jones
Horror
Vampires
Cover of Love is a War Song by Danica Nava
By Danica Nava
Romance
Ranch Life

Cover of Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
By Waubgeshig Rice
Dystopian
Post-Apocalyptic
Cover of Prairie Edge by Conor Kerr
By Conor Kerr
Saskatchewan Author
Crime Thriller
Cover of Cold by Drew Hayden Taylor
By Drew Hayden Taylor
Police Procedural
Suspense

Did You Know?
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RPL's Indigenous Voices collection identifies works by Indigenous authors. Look for the spine label to browse and discover these books. 

Memoirs

Many readers seek out memoirs for the deep connection they provide to the author. Much like novels, memoirs allow readers to submerse themselves in another’s lived experience, but with the added emotional intensity of a true story. The best memoirs provide windows into our shared humanity and grow our capacity for understanding and empathy. 

Cover of The Work of Our Hands by Adrian Sutherland
By Adrian Sutherland
Music Business
Community Advocacy
Cover of Children Like Us by Brittany Penner
By Brittany Penner
Sixties Scoop
Identity and Belonging
Cover of Who We Are by Murray Sinclair
By Murray Sinclair
Canadian History
Reconciliation

Cover of Becoming a Matriarch by Helen Knot
By Helen Knott
Mothers and Daughters
Grief
Cover of The Many Names of Robert Cree by Robert Cree
Residential Schools
Reconciliation
Cover of Call Me Indian by Fred Sasakamoose
By Fred Sasakamoose
Saskatchewan Author
National Hockey League
Discover Book Club in a Bag kits featuring titles by Indigenous authors. We also have Read for Reconciliation bags (for adults and families) containing 10 different titles each, to create opportunities for learning, discussion, and reflection about truth and reconciliation.
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