Public Library InterLINK is thrilled to announce that BC Libraries Present virtual program series is back. This season’s line up is focused on Indigenous fiction and features the following authors:

Alicia Elliott: And Then She Fell
Thursday, September 19 — 6:30 to 8:00pm Pacific (7:30-9pm Mountain)

katherena vermette: real ones
Tuesday, October 15 — 6:30 to 8:00pm Pacific (7:30-9pm Mountain)

False claims to Indigenous identity has 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.

Bestselling 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.

Jessica Johns: Bad Cree
Tuesday, November 12 — 6:30 to 8:00pm Pacific (7:30-9pm Mountain)

These three programs will be accessed live, online via https://www.crowdcast.io/@bclibraries-present.