BC Libraries Presents: Indigenous Fiction – Katherena Vermette (Virtual)

BC Libraries Present is a virtual author series that brings exciting conversations to library users in every corner of British Columbia. Public Library InterLINK has brought together many libraries, both big and small, to host these events and provide access to award-winning authors to library users across the province.

The author which will be featured is Katherena Vermette, author of Real Ones.

The presentation will happen Tuesday, October 15 — 6:30 to 8:00 pm PST (7:30-9pm MST).

The issue of false claims to Indigenous identity has gotten headlines across the country in recent years, with famous writers, academics, and artists uncovered as “pretendians.”

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.

Join Katherena Vermette in conversation with award-winning writer Michelle Cyca.