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For Pride x Indigenous History Month we’re reading “Between the Pipes” by Two-Spirit Knowledge Keeper Albert McLeod. We are offering 40 Indigenous youth (aged 18-29) a free copy of the book (register below)! Attendees will receive the book in physical format.

To kick off Pride month and Indigenous History month, we’ll meet at the beginning of the month for the book club and author talk on Tuesday June 3, from 5-7pm ET on Zoom.

When: Tuesday June 3rd from 5-7 pm ET on Zoom.

Where: Online. Register to receive the Zoom link.

About the book:

“Thirteen-year-old Chase’s life and identity should be simple. He’s the goalie for his hockey team, the Eagles. He’s a friend to Kevin and Jade. He’s Kookum’s youngest grandchild. He’s a boy. He should like girls.

But it’s not that simple. Chase doesn’t like girls the way that the other boys do. It’s scary being so different from his peers. Scarier still is the feeling that his teammates can tell who he is—and that they hate him for it. If he pretends hard enough, maybe he can hide the truth.

Real strength and change can’t come from a place of shame. Chase’s dreams are troubled by visions of a bear spirit, and the more he tries to hide, the more everything falls apart. With the help of an Elder and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase find the strength to be proud of who he is?”

Venue

Online

Organizer

Strategic Initiatives

comms@indigenousyouthroots.ca

For More Information

Pree Rehal

(they/them)

Media Coordinator