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Seven Fallen Feathers
- Narrated by: Michaela Washburn
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government
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Publisher's Summary
Finalist, 2017 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction
Finalist, 2017 Speaker's Book Award
Finalist, 2018 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction
In 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack froze to death on the railway tracks after running away from residential school. An inquest was called, and four recommendations were made to prevent another tragedy. None of those recommendations were applied.
More than a quarter of a century later, from 2000 to 2011, seven Indigenous high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The seven were hundreds of miles away from their families, forced to leave home and live in a foreign and unwelcoming city. Five were found dead in the rivers surrounding Lake Superior, below a sacred Indigenous site. Jordan Wabasse, a gentle boy and star hockey player, disappeared into the -20 degrees Celsius night. The body of celebrated artist Norval Morrisseau’s grandson, Kyle, was pulled from a river, as was Curran Strang’s. Robyn Harper died in her boardinghouse hallway, and Paul Panacheese inexplicably collapsed on his kitchen floor. Reggie Bushie’s death finally prompted an inquest, seven years after the discovery of Jethro Anderson, the first boy whose body was found in the water.
Using a sweeping narrative focusing on the lives of the students, award-winning investigative journalist Tanya Talaga delves into the history of this small northern city that has come to manifest Canada’s long struggle with human rights violations against Indigenous communities.
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- Anonymous User
- 2018-12-11
A must read for all Canadians
This book eloquently weaves the sinister colonial past of Canada with the painful truth of the systemic racism it has left for Canadians to grapple with today. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to gain insight into indigenous history and present struggle. We can only achieve true reconciliation through understanding.
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- Blayne Beacham
- 2018-09-13
Essential reading for Canadians
This book illuminated a number of aspects about how indigenous people (particularly young people) struggle to thrive in Canada.
I would also recommend CBC's podcast series, Finding Cleo, as an excellent follow up for extending your knowledge of this contentious area of Canadian history.
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- Richard Cawthorn
- 2019-01-09
Accurate, riveting and will impact your soul
Feel the full weight of the reality of living as indigenous families in Ontario trying to battle against inadequate housing, water, justice, education, health and the constant bombardment of racism in a province in which you have no voice or respect. These real-life stories are the education I was deprived growing up in southern Ontario. This is a must-read if you think you should be proud of what we have made in Canada.
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- sandra kennerson
- 2018-12-05
Emotional and a call to action!
Tanya Tagala's story of racism, death and hard truths in a northern Canadian city is almost unbelievable, but it's factual, true and happening in one of the greatest countries on earth. Seven Fallen Feathers is a call to action for all Canadians to ensure the segregation of our Native citizens ends now. This is also a book Canadian youth (grade 9 and up) should read. If we are to stop the racism, it must include our young soon-to-be adults. I could not stop listening.
5 people found this helpful
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- katherine
- 2019-01-27
Amazing!
What an eye opener to indigenous culture. Well written and very emotional. I believe everyone should read this.
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- Beverlee Lachine
- 2018-11-15
Haunting
Heartbreakingly real. This book should be required reading for all Canadians. It opened my eyes to the terrible truth.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-02-06
great story, but Audiobook is disorganized
Audiobook chapters not in line with book chapters, eg. chapter 6 of the book starts halfway through chapter 8 of the audiobook. Get the actual book if you're in a book club or reading for school.
8 people found this helpful
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- Colin W. Stewart
- 2019-02-24
A Story Every Canadian Should Read
Some journalistic sensationalism at first to engage the reader but it settles into a story everyone should read. While it focuses on 7 deaths in Thunder Bay it speaks to a National injustice that continues to this day. It is sadly a Canadian story.
3 people found this helpful
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- Samantha
- 2019-02-22
Incredible.
This book is heartbreaking, impactful and incredibly important. Every single Canadian needs to read this book.
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- Sydney Gilchrist
- 2019-01-28
Incredible
A searingly honest, moving, and beautifully caring book. I feel like I know every one of the children, and that is a gift. One of the most important books I've ever read.
3 people found this helpful
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- Jo C.
- 2021-11-08
Important book…
Sad and eye-opening book about the historical and present treatment of indigenous people in Canada. Similar stories have been reported in the US, but the US lags in taking action to address these same issues.
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- Diane Benitez
- 2021-09-17
Incredible
The entire truth and honesty with which this is written is heard wrenching. We should all hear/ read stories and critically think, why, who, and how can we make the world better.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-12-31
Reality, too close to home!
Even though I had bought the paperback I chose to listen through Audible. My eyes have been opened & my heart goes out to those that have endured this pain.
Miigwech
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- OxfordWillows
- 2020-11-29
Essential Reading, Listening, Hearing & Doing
If you think our Truth and Reconciliation Act has little to do with your everyday life, listen to this moving book — it’s journalism at its best. If it doesn’t open your eyes, you’re in a coma.
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- ATTAGIRL
- 2022-05-20
Much Needed Listen.
A heart wrenching story and to know the truths and how it is covered up..ignored .. how when we are All Human Beings Not Do Better for All.
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- KCCherokee
- 2022-02-01
So important to hear
Sad to to know indigenous peoples have been mistreated, lied to, stolen from by every nation. Canada, shame on you.