For the second year in a row \, BC&rsquo\;s public libraries are hosting a virtual author series to bri ng new insights and voices to library users in every corner of British Col umbia. For this series\, the topic is Indigenous Fiction.
\nFalse claims to Indigenous identity has gotten headlines across the countr y in recent years\, with famous writers\, academics\, and artists uncovere d as &ldquo\;pretendians.&rdquo\;
\nThe issue has been the subject o f popular podcasts\, feature articles in major magazines\, and even a CBC documentary.
\nBestselling author katherena vermette&rsquo\;s new no vel\, real ones\, tells the story of sisters who must face their past trau ma when their mother is called out for false claims to Indigenous identity .
\nIt&rsquo\;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 (Mé\;tis) people to regain ownership of their iden tity.
\nFor the second event of this lineup\, join katherena vermett e in conversation with award-winning writer Michelle Cyca.
\n\n< p>All events are hosted on the BC Libraries Present Crowdcast chan nel: \;crowdcast.io/@bclibraries-present\n\nBC Librar ies Present is a project of BC&rsquo\;s public library federations with th e generous financial support of the Province of British Columbia through t he Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
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