UTSC – Indigenous Book Club – Book Discussion

***THIS IS REGISTRATION FOR THE UTSC LOCATION ONLY***

Explore works by Indigenous peoples of Canada at the 2nd Annual Indigenous Book Club in the U of T Scarborough Library (UTSC Library) Makerspace, Tuesday November 12 from 12-2 pm.

Join us for Part 2 of the Indigenous Book Club to share your exploration into one of the following titles:

• New Fire by Urban Native Girl Lisa Charleyboy (Podcast)
• Dead White Writer on the Floor by Drew Hayden Taylor (Playwright)
• The Journey Forward, Novellas on Reconciliation: When We Play Our Drums & They Sing! / Lucy & Lola (Fiction – Novella)

Choose one of the titles to read/listen to for our discussion meeting. There will be discussion expressed creatively, guest speakers, and a sharing circle. 

Lunch will be provided!

The book club is a way to help students, staff, faculty and the local community gain a better understanding of Canada’s true history from an Indigenous lens. Learning outcomes include:

• Learning about Indigenous themes and engage in conversation on different Indigenous perspectives that help with addressing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report and is part of the University mandate to work towards reconciliation. 

• Exploring Indigenous themes to create new opportunities for learning and dialogue related to reconciliation across the three campuses amongst faculty, staff, and students.  

• Building strong foundations and create strong interpersonal skills on campus with faculty, staff, and students that give Indigenous and non-Indigenous students a sense of connection and pride in their affiliation with UTSC. 

The Indigenous Book club is a tri-campus initiative started at the UTSC Department of Student Life in collaboration with the UTSC Library, and extended to U of T Libraries and First Nations House this year!