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VPL Picks: Indigenous Poetry

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Indigenous poetry includes works written by Indigenous people in Canada and the United States. Get started with these titles carefully selected by the reading specialists at Vancouver Public Library. If you would like a personalized reading list, please use the Books Just For You service at https://www.vpl.ca/readnext.

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The Big Melt

The Big Melt

by Riddle, Emily

Book - 2022

This exceptional debut poetry collection reads like a love letter to Indigenous identity and heritage. Emily Riddle is Nehiyaw and a member of the Alexander First Nation in Treaty 6 This exceptional debut poetry collection reads like a love letter to Indigenous identity and heritage. Emily Riddle is Nehiyaw and a member of the Alexander First Nation in Treaty 6 Show less

This exceptional debut poetry collection reads like a love letter to Indigenous identity and heritage. Emily Riddle is Nehiyaw and a member of the Alexander First Nation in Treaty 6 This exceptional debut poetry collection reads like a love letter to Indigenous identity and heritage. Emily Riddle is Nehiyaw and a member of the Alexander First Nation in Treaty 6 Show less

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Hope Matters

Hope Matters

by Maracle, Lee

Book - 2019

Lee Maracle and her daughters Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter blend their voices together into a shared song of hope and reconciliation. Lee Maracle and her daughters Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter blend their voices together into a shared song of hope and reconciliation. Show less

Lee Maracle and her daughters Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter blend their voices together into a shared song of hope and reconciliation. Lee Maracle and her daughters Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter blend their voices together into a shared song of hope and reconciliation. Show less

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The East Side of It All

The East Side of It All

by Dandurand, Joseph A.

Book - 2020

Joseph Dandurand is a poet from the Kwantlen First Nation in B.C. His poetry collections tell his story of survival through poetry. Joseph Dandurand is a poet from the Kwantlen First Nation in B.C. His poetry collections tell his story of survival through poetry. Show less

Joseph Dandurand is a poet from the Kwantlen First Nation in B.C. His poetry collections tell his story of survival through poetry. Joseph Dandurand is a poet from the Kwantlen First Nation in B.C. His poetry collections tell his story of survival through poetry. Show less

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Awâsis

Awâsis

Kinky and Dishevelled

by Halfe, Louise

Book - 2021

Halfe's poems reflect the history of colonization and her relationship with the Cree language which informs her work. Halfe's poems reflect the history of colonization and her relationship with the Cree language which informs her work. Show less

Halfe's poems reflect the history of colonization and her relationship with the Cree language which informs her work. Halfe's poems reflect the history of colonization and her relationship with the Cree language which informs her work. Show less

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This Wound Is A World

This Wound Is A World

Poems

by Belcourt, Billy-Ray

Book - 2017

Belcourt's brilliant poetry collection -part-manifesto, part-memoir- explores the themes of queerness and indigeneity, rebellion and survival. Belcourt's brilliant poetry collection -part-manifesto, part-memoir- explores the themes of queerness and indigeneity, rebellion and survival. Show less

Belcourt's brilliant poetry collection -part-manifesto, part-memoir- explores the themes of queerness and indigeneity, rebellion and survival. Belcourt's brilliant poetry collection -part-manifesto, part-memoir- explores the themes of queerness and indigeneity, rebellion and survival. Show less

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Witness, I Am

Witness, I Am

by Scofield, Gregory

Book - 2016

Métis poet Scofield offers a powerful collection of poems on personal, political, and mythological themes. Métis poet Scofield offers a powerful collection of poems on personal, political, and mythological themes. Show less

Métis poet Scofield offers a powerful collection of poems on personal, political, and mythological themes. Métis poet Scofield offers a powerful collection of poems on personal, political, and mythological themes. Show less

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New Poets of Native Nations

New Poets of Native Nations

Book - 2018

Poets from diverse backgrounds offer poetry reflecting Indigenous experiences. Poets include Tommy Pico, Joy Harjo, and Sherman Alexie. Poets from diverse backgrounds offer poetry reflecting Indigenous experiences. Poets include Tommy Pico, Joy Harjo, and Sherman Alexie. Show less

Poets from diverse backgrounds offer poetry reflecting Indigenous experiences. Poets include Tommy Pico, Joy Harjo, and Sherman Alexie. Poets from diverse backgrounds offer poetry reflecting Indigenous experiences. Poets include Tommy Pico, Joy Harjo, and Sherman Alexie. Show less

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The Blind Man's Eyes

The Blind Man's Eyes

New and Selected Poetry

by Joe, Rita

Book - 2015

This is a collection of over 100 of the best poems by famous Mi'kmaw poet and songwriter Rita Joe. This is a collection of over 100 of the best poems by famous Mi'kmaw poet and songwriter Rita Joe. Show less

This is a collection of over 100 of the best poems by famous Mi'kmaw poet and songwriter Rita Joe. This is a collection of over 100 of the best poems by famous Mi'kmaw poet and songwriter Rita Joe. Show less

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Postcolonial Love Poem

Postcolonial Love Poem

by Diaz, Natalie

Book - 2020

Diaz's masterful poems reflect on love and identity as well as "the postcolonial toll on land, love and people," Diaz's masterful poems reflect on love and identity as well as "the postcolonial toll on land, love and people," Show less

Diaz's masterful poems reflect on love and identity as well as "the postcolonial toll on land, love and people," Diaz's masterful poems reflect on love and identity as well as "the postcolonial toll on land, love and people," Show less

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Day/break

Day/break

by Benaway, Gwen

Book - 2020

Award-winner Benaway's lyrical collection explores what it means to be a trans woman, questions intersections with established literary institutions, and reveals worlds of trans life, where gender is not set by binary locations. Award-winner Benaway's lyrical collection explores what it means to be a trans woman, questions intersections with established literary institutions, and reveals worlds of trans life, where gender is not set by binary locations. Show less

Award-winner Benaway's lyrical collection explores what it means to be a trans woman, questions intersections with established literary institutions, and reveals worlds of trans life, where gender is not set by binary locations. Award-winner Benaway's lyrical collection explores what it means to be a trans woman, questions intersections with established literary institutions, and reveals worlds of trans life, where gender is not set by binary locations. Show less

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A Night for the Lady

A Night for the Lady

by Arnott, Joanne

Book - 2013

Old stories shape this collection of poetry gathered from conversations with people in Métis poet Arnott's life. Old stories shape this collection of poetry gathered from conversations with people in Métis poet Arnott's life. Show less

Old stories shape this collection of poetry gathered from conversations with people in Métis poet Arnott's life. Old stories shape this collection of poetry gathered from conversations with people in Métis poet Arnott's life. Show less

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You Are Enough

You Are Enough

Love Poems for the End of the World

by Sumac, Smokii

Book - 2018

Combining poetry and accomplished storytelling, Sumac offers a selection of daily reflections on two years of life as a Ktunaxa two-spirit person. Combining poetry and accomplished storytelling, Sumac offers a selection of daily reflections on two years of life as a Ktunaxa two-spirit person. Show less

Combining poetry and accomplished storytelling, Sumac offers a selection of daily reflections on two years of life as a Ktunaxa two-spirit person. Combining poetry and accomplished storytelling, Sumac offers a selection of daily reflections on two years of life as a Ktunaxa two-spirit person. Show less

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In the Dog House

In the Dog House

by John-Kehewin, Wanda

Book - 2013

Cree poet John-Kehewin combines oral traditions with contemporary settings in this poignant first collection of poetry, which she describes as a “healing journey." Cree poet John-Kehewin combines oral traditions with contemporary settings in this poignant first collection of poetry, which she describes as a “healing journey." Show less

Cree poet John-Kehewin combines oral traditions with contemporary settings in this poignant first collection of poetry, which she describes as a “healing journey." Cree poet John-Kehewin combines oral traditions with contemporary settings in this poignant first collection of poetry, which she describes as a “healing journey." Show less

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Living Nations, Living Words

Living Nations, Living Words

An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry

Book - 2021

A powerful anthology of North American Indigenous poetry. Poets include Joy Harjo, Natalie Diaz, Ray Young Bear, Craig Santos Perez, Sherwin Bitsui. A powerful anthology of North American Indigenous poetry. Poets include Joy Harjo, Natalie Diaz, Ray Young Bear, Craig Santos Perez, Sherwin Bitsui. Show less

A powerful anthology of North American Indigenous poetry. Poets include Joy Harjo, Natalie Diaz, Ray Young Bear, Craig Santos Perez, Sherwin Bitsui. A powerful anthology of North American Indigenous poetry. Poets include Joy Harjo, Natalie Diaz, Ray Young Bear, Craig Santos Perez, Sherwin Bitsui. Show less

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An Honest Woman

An Honest Woman

by Kirton, Jónína

Book - 2017

Kirton explores the lives of women in this poetry collection which includes work on the US election by using real time quotes from Trump and Clinton. Kirton explores the lives of women in this poetry collection which includes work on the US election by using real time quotes from Trump and Clinton. Show less

Kirton explores the lives of women in this poetry collection which includes work on the US election by using real time quotes from Trump and Clinton. Kirton explores the lives of women in this poetry collection which includes work on the US election by using real time quotes from Trump and Clinton. Show less

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Totem Poles & Railroads

Totem Poles & Railroads

by Rogers, Janet Marie

Book - 2016

The 500-year-old relationship between the Indigenous people and the Corporation of Canada is at the core of this collection of heartfelt poems by Mohawk/Tuscarora poet Rogers. The 500-year-old relationship between the Indigenous people and the Corporation of Canada is at the core of this collection of heartfelt poems by Mohawk/Tuscarora poet Rogers. Show less

The 500-year-old relationship between the Indigenous people and the Corporation of Canada is at the core of this collection of heartfelt poems by Mohawk/Tuscarora poet Rogers. The 500-year-old relationship between the Indigenous people and the Corporation of Canada is at the core of this collection of heartfelt poems by Mohawk/Tuscarora poet Rogers. Show less

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Disintegrate/dissociate

Disintegrate/dissociate

Poems

by Twist, Arielle

Book - 2019

Two-spirit Cree poet Arielle Twist's poetry dives deep into the nature of human relationships. Two-spirit Cree poet Arielle Twist's poetry dives deep into the nature of human relationships. Show less

Two-spirit Cree poet Arielle Twist's poetry dives deep into the nature of human relationships. Two-spirit Cree poet Arielle Twist's poetry dives deep into the nature of human relationships. Show less

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An American Sunrise

An American Sunrise

Poems

by Harjo, Joy

Book - 2019

Muscogee Creek Nation poet Harjo writes of ancestral lands and culture, and their loss, through personal, mythic and political lenses. Muscogee Creek Nation poet Harjo writes of ancestral lands and culture, and their loss, through personal, mythic and political lenses. Show less

Muscogee Creek Nation poet Harjo writes of ancestral lands and culture, and their loss, through personal, mythic and political lenses. Muscogee Creek Nation poet Harjo writes of ancestral lands and culture, and their loss, through personal, mythic and political lenses. Show less

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Akia

Akia

The Other Side

by Dunning, Norma

Book - 2022

Inuk writer Norma Dunning "wants to imagine a world free of colonialism, a world without interference in Inuit lives." Inuk writer Norma Dunning "wants to imagine a world free of colonialism, a world without interference in Inuit lives." Show less

Inuk writer Norma Dunning "wants to imagine a world free of colonialism, a world without interference in Inuit lives." Inuk writer Norma Dunning "wants to imagine a world free of colonialism, a world without interference in Inuit lives." Show less

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Flint and Feather

Flint and Feather

Collected Verse

by Johnson, E. Pauline

Book - 2010?

One of the best-selling titles of Canadian poetry by Emily Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), famous for her poems that celebrate her aboriginal heritage. One of the best-selling titles of Canadian poetry by Emily Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), famous for her poems that celebrate her aboriginal heritage. Show less

One of the best-selling titles of Canadian poetry by Emily Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), famous for her poems that celebrate her aboriginal heritage. One of the best-selling titles of Canadian poetry by Emily Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), famous for her poems that celebrate her aboriginal heritage. Show less

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River Woman

River Woman

by Vermette, Katherena

Book - 2018

Vermette "examines and celebrates love as decolonial action" with poems that are at once deeply personal and politically charged. Vermette "examines and celebrates love as decolonial action" with poems that are at once deeply personal and politically charged. Show less

Vermette "examines and celebrates love as decolonial action" with poems that are at once deeply personal and politically charged. Vermette "examines and celebrates love as decolonial action" with poems that are at once deeply personal and politically charged. Show less

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Calling Down the Sky

Calling Down the Sky

by Deerchild, Rosanna

Book - 2015

Cree poet Deerchild's powerful poetry collection is based on survivors’ experiences at residential schools. Cree poet Deerchild's powerful poetry collection is based on survivors’ experiences at residential schools. Show less

Cree poet Deerchild's powerful poetry collection is based on survivors’ experiences at residential schools. Cree poet Deerchild's powerful poetry collection is based on survivors’ experiences at residential schools. Show less

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Runaway Dreams

Runaway Dreams

Poems

by Wagamese, Richard

Book - 2011

This was Ojibway storyteller Wagamese's first poetry collection. The stunning, introspective poems show readers Canada "as seen through the eyes and soul of a well-worn traveller, with his love of country and of people." This was Ojibway storyteller Wagamese's first poetry collection. The stunning, introspective poems show readers Canada "as seen through the eyes and soul of a well-worn traveller, with his love of country and of people." Show less

This was Ojibway storyteller Wagamese's first poetry collection. The stunning, introspective poems show readers Canada "as seen through the eyes and soul of a well-worn traveller, with his love of country and of people." This was Ojibway storyteller Wagamese's first poetry collection. The stunning, introspective poems show readers Canada "as seen through the eyes and soul of a well-worn traveller, with his love of country and of people." Show less

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A Small Essay on the Largeness of Light and Other Poems

A Small Essay on the Largeness of Light and Other Poems

by Moses, Daniel David

Book - 2012

Award-winning poet and playwright Moses's collection is "a feast of poems" that explores nature, mythology, perception, desire, youth, aging and the self. Award-winning poet and playwright Moses's collection is "a feast of poems" that explores nature, mythology, perception, desire, youth, aging and the self. Show less

Award-winning poet and playwright Moses's collection is "a feast of poems" that explores nature, mythology, perception, desire, youth, aging and the self. Award-winning poet and playwright Moses's collection is "a feast of poems" that explores nature, mythology, perception, desire, youth, aging and the self. Show less

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As Long as the Sun Shines

As Long as the Sun Shines

by Rogers, Janet Marie

Book - 2018

Rogers' distinctive poetic voice conveys "beautiful and bitter essences of the world" from a unique Mohawk perspective. Rogers' distinctive poetic voice conveys "beautiful and bitter essences of the world" from a unique Mohawk perspective. Show less

Rogers' distinctive poetic voice conveys "beautiful and bitter essences of the world" from a unique Mohawk perspective. Rogers' distinctive poetic voice conveys "beautiful and bitter essences of the world" from a unique Mohawk perspective. Show less

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