alicia_ann_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved that each story had a brief few paragraphs explaining the actual history and visually added in a timeline that we followed through each chapter over the 150 years.
The graphics were incredible. Loved this.
The graphics were incredible. Loved this.
karimorton33's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful collection! The drawings, colouring, and stories were all amazing.
ktxx22's review against another edition
4.0
Very important graphic novel. Focusing on Canada’s oppressor(read colonizer) background in regards to its indigenous community. The stories are laid out in order of occurrence or where they would have occurred in history. I particularly enjoyed the Wendigo story and the future story. The artwork and story telling in each was different and excellent. The only reason this isn’t getting 5 stars is because some of the stories in here were not great. Didn’t really have a full story or lacked a conclusion.
mergs_scribbles's review against another edition
4.5
A fantastic graphic novel anthology. I enjoyed the different art styles, stories, and information provided.
ananamauvais's review against another edition
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
laurel00's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
When I picked this up at the library, I discovered it was actually being shelved in the children's section; not that this is necessarily a bad thing, but there is no doubt in my mind that there are hundreds of thousands of adults in Canada that would learn so much from picking up this anthology. I really do believe it should be taught in schools and receive a lot more public praise, because it is a great tool to help unlearn so much misinformation and realize just how often our governments and our media perpetuate stereotypes against marginalized groups to protect their own image and justify their own actions to their population.
I loved that there were so many different art styles in this. There really is something for everyone to appreciate here and there are some truly stunning and poignant illustrations, which made the entire collection both informative and emotionally gripping.
As I was reading, I kept thinking back to all the stereotypes I had heard perpetuated against Indigenous people, often by older generations of white Canadians, and that were inevitably passed down to me. There wasn't even any specific malicious intent behind these beliefs, they were discussed as simple, objective facts. Reading through these stories showed me just how nefarious propaganda can be, especially when it is perpetuated by governments and by the media. And it reminded me once again just how important it is to read stories by Indigenous authors, to unpack all the biases that have been instilled in you since a young age, to continue to unlearn all of the misinformation that has been spread, and to urge others around you to also do that work.
I absolutely recommend this, regardless of who you are or how old you are (even if it is shelved in the children's section at your library). It is a must-read for all Canadians, and I strongly suggest you look into the footnotes and use them to conduct further research, even after you've closed the book.
I loved that there were so many different art styles in this. There really is something for everyone to appreciate here and there are some truly stunning and poignant illustrations, which made the entire collection both informative and emotionally gripping.
As I was reading, I kept thinking back to all the stereotypes I had heard perpetuated against Indigenous people, often by older generations of white Canadians, and that were inevitably passed down to me. There wasn't even any specific malicious intent behind these beliefs, they were discussed as simple, objective facts. Reading through these stories showed me just how nefarious propaganda can be, especially when it is perpetuated by governments and by the media. And it reminded me once again just how important it is to read stories by Indigenous authors, to unpack all the biases that have been instilled in you since a young age, to continue to unlearn all of the misinformation that has been spread, and to urge others around you to also do that work.
I absolutely recommend this, regardless of who you are or how old you are (even if it is shelved in the children's section at your library). It is a must-read for all Canadians, and I strongly suggest you look into the footnotes and use them to conduct further research, even after you've closed the book.
natbee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This graphic novel is amazing.
sairywhy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0