July 13, 2014 - The Orenda
This week, Gretta continues the theme of Great Summer Reads with a focus on The Orenda by Joseph Boyden. We're looking forward to hosting Joseph Boyden for a talk and reception in September to benefit Camp Onakawana, a space for First Nations youth to learn their traditions, grow in wisdom and pride, and heal from intergenerational trauma. Our community has a strong focus on honouring our treaty relationship with First Nations, and some of that is learning our own history and the history of colonization. The Orenda was the winner of Canada Reads and is a challenging read, but well worth the time and effort. Hope you enjoy hearing Gretta dig into this important work of historical fiction.