Name: First Nations Book Club: Debesa by Cindy Solonec
Start: 2022-09-29
End: 2022-09-29
Location: Centre For Stories

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<p>Our First Nations Book Club is an introduction to a diverse range of texts by First Nations authors. Through an informal conversation we discuss each text, explore its themes, and celebrate First Nations stories and storytellers. Everyone is welcome to attend this safe space and free wine and cheese is provided. The selected text for this special edition of our book club is <a href="https://www.magabala.com/products/debesa"><em>Debesa</em></a> by Cindy Solonec, and Cindy will be in attendance to facilitate the discussion of her work.</p>


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