Presented in partnership with Library and Archives Canada and Ottawa International Writers Festival
We are honoured to welcome David A. Robertson, two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, back to the Festival stage to discuss his new book, 52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing. It is an accessible, friendly guide for non-Indigenous people eager to learn, or Indigenous people eager to do more in our collective effort towards reconciliation, as people, and as a country. As much as non-Indigenous people want to walk the path of reconciliation, they often aren’t quite sure what to do, and they’re afraid of making mistakes. This book is the answer and the long overdue guide.
The idea of is simple: 52 small acts of reconciliation to consider, one per week, for an entire year. They’re all doable, and they’re all meaningful. All 52 steps take readers in the right direction, towards a healthier relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and a time when we are past trauma. By following these steps, we can live in stronger and healthier communities equally, and respectfully, together.
Please note: Free tickets are required to attend in person.