November 2026 Book Club: The Knowing by Tanya Talaga Discussion
- Dock C. Bracy Center
- 6 hours ago
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Meeting Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Exploring the systemic oppression of Indigenous peoples through a retelling of Canadian history.
Book Details
Full Title: The Knowing: The Enduring Legacy of Residential Schools
Author: Tanya Talaga
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year Published: 2024
Page Count: 480 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1443467506
WorldCat Listing: View on worldcat.org
Synopsis
Talaga retells Canadian history through an Indigenous lens, detailing the systemic oppression and government-sanctioned genocide of Indigenous peoples. It addresses the unhealed wounds that reverberate today.
About the Author
Tanya Talaga is an award-winning Anishinaabe journalist and author of Seven Fallen Feathers.
Website: Bio Page
Social Media: Twitter/X @TanyaTalaga
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