Author Talk: katherena vermette

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False claims to Indigenous identity have 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.

One Eread Canada 2022 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 in the fall lineup of BC Libraries Present, join katherena vermette in conversation with award-winning writer Michelle Cyca about real ones.