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First Nation Communities Read (FNCR) is an annual reading program and award led by the First Nations Public Library Community in Ontario. It is supported by the Ontario Library Service (formerly Southern Ontario Library Service) and the Government of Canada through the Canadian Book Fund, as well as through in-kind support from the Ontario Library Association, Goodminds.com, and Quill & Quire[1]. The Periodical Marketers of Canada sponsor the $3,000 PMC Indigenous Literature Award, two of which are presented annually, one to the author of a children's book and one to the author of a young adult/adult book that are written and/or illustrated by a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit creator.[2]

Currently coordinated by Nancy Cooper, the First Nation Communities Read program recognizes literature created by First Nation, Métis, or Inuit people, or that which is created in consultation with and endorsed by these Nations or communities. Through its selections, First Nation Communities Read promotes the publication, sharing and understanding of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit voices and experiences. The program also increases awareness of the importance of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit writing, illustration, and publishing.[2]

In addition to its annual award selections, the First Nation Communities Read program facilitates library programming and encourages participation by both First Nations and non-First Nations public libraries through author readings, book signings, the distribution and sale of an annual poster[3], and other activities.[4]

History[edit]

First Nation Communities Read first developed out of a grassroots initiative by a planning committee of the Ontario First Nation public libraries seeking to expand the impact of First Nations Public Library Week in 2002.[5][6] The program officially launched in 2003 as a 'communities read' program after seeking out 50 donated copies of Tomson Highway's DragonflyKites/Pímíhákanísa from HarperCollins Canada for Ontario's First Nation public libraries. Juried selections for the program's chosen title began in 2004[5]. First Nation Communities Read was originally coordinated by Patty Lawlor[5].

From 2004-2006, the call for submissions to publishers was an open one, accepting any in-print books that were by Indigenous authors or illustrators, dealt with Indigenous peoples and cultures, or were supported by Indigenous consultation[5]. In 2008, the committee restricted submissions for the first time, requesting only children's titles[5]. In 2012, the selection committee requested submissions in the young adult/adult category for the first time, but the children's category did not accept submissions that year[7]. As a result, between 2012-2017, the award was offered in alternating years to each category[8][9]. In 2018, the committee began awarding in both categories simultaneously.

The addition of the funded PMC Indigenous Literature Award began in 2013, marking the 10-year anniversary of the program.[10] The award was initially known as the PMC Aboriginal Literature Award and awarded $5000 to the author of the selected title.[11] In 2018, the award was renamed the PMC Indigenous Literature Award and was changed to two awards of $3000 to accommodate the change in award structure[12].

Selections[edit]

First Nation Communities Read selections represent the best of Indigenous literature from across Canada. These selections encourage family literacy, and intergenerational storytelling and information sharing.[2] Books chosen for the program and the award must:

  • be authored and/or illustrated by a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit creator
  • contain First Nation, Métis, or Inuit content
  • be published with support or endorsement from Indigenous advisors and consultants[13]

To compile a long list in each category, there is an annual call to publishers for submissions. The short lists are selected by a volunteer jury of Indigenous librarians from across Ontario who read, assess, and discuss the books before selecting one winning title from each of the award categories: Children's and Young Adult/Adult.[4][2] Annual title selections are announced in September and are honoured at The Word on the Street Festival in Toronto[14] and during First Nations Public Library Week in Ontario, which is the first week in October.[15]

All First Nation Communities Read selections are made available for purchase through Goodminds.com, which is an Indigenous-owned bookstore and publisher located in the Six Nations of the Grand River in Brantford.[16] Goodminds.com is official wholesaler for First Nation Communities Read[17] and a portion of all sales through Goodminds.com goes to support First Nations public libraries in Ontario[18].

Annual Winners and Nominees[edit]

The annual shortlists and winners in the Children's and Young Adult/Adult categories are listed chronologically.

Winners and Nominees
Year Children's Category Winner Children's Shortlist Young Adult / Adult Category Winner Young Adult / Adult Shortlist
2003 / 2004 Dragonfly Kites/Pímíhákanísa by Tomson Highway, illustrated by Brian Deines (HarperCollins)[19] (no shortlist for 2003/2004) (Not awarded in 2003/04) (Not awarded in 2003/04)
2004/ 2005 Solomon’s Tree by Andrea Spalding, Illustrated by Janet Wilson (Orca Book Publishers)[19] (Not awarded in 2004/05) (Not awarded in 2004/05)
2005 / 2006 SkySisters by Jan Bourdeau Waboose, illustrated by Brian Deines (Kids Can Press)[19] (Not awarded in 2005/06) (Not awarded in 2005/06)
2006 / 2007 As Long as the Rivers Flow by Larry Loyie with Constance Brissenden, illustrated by Heather D. Holmlund (Groundwood Books)[19] (Not awarded in 2006/07) (Not awarded in 2006/07)
2007 / 2008 (Not awarded in 2007/08)[19] (Not awarded in 2007/08) (Not awarded in 2007/08) (Not awarded in 2007/08)
2008 / 2009 Ancient Thunder by Leo Yerxa (Groundwood Books)[19] (Not awarded in 2008/09) (Not awarded in 2008/09)
2009 / 2010 Which Way Should I Go? by Sylvia Olsen with Ron Martin, illustrated by Kasia Charko (Sono Nis Press)[19] (Not awarded in 2009/10) (Not awarded in 2009/10)
2010 / 2011 Long Powwow Nights (English edition) / Nuits de pow-wow (French edition) by David Bouchard and Pam Aleekuk, illustrated by Leonard Paul (Red Deer Press)[20] (Not awarded in 2010/11) (Not awarded in 2010/11)
2011 / 2012 (Not awarded in 2011/12) (Not awarded in 2011/12) Fatty Legs: A True Story

by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton (Annick Press)

can't find online
2012 / 2013 Shannen and the Dream for a School by Janet Wilson (Second Story Press)[21]
  • Bear Walker: Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws by Chad Solomon & Christopher Meyer (Little Spirit Bear Productions)
  • Call of the Fiddle by Wilfred Burton & Anne Patton, Illus. by Sherry Farrell Racette (Gabriel Dumont Institute)
  • The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story by Leah Dorion (Gabriel Dumont Institute)
  • We Are All Treaty People by Maurice Switzer, Illus. by Charley Hebert (Union of Ontario Indians)[22]
 (Not awarded in 2012/13) (Not awarded in 2012/13)
2013 / 2014 (Not awarded in 2013/14) (Not awarded in 2013/14) Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese (Douglas & McIntyre)[23]
2014 / 2015 Pakwa Che Menisu / Wild Berries by Julie Flett, translated by

Jennifer Thomas (Simply Read Books)[25]

(Not awarded in 2014/15) (Not awarded in 2013/14)
2015 / 2016 (Not awarded in 2015/16) (Not awarded in 2015/16) Peace Pipe Dreams: The Truth about Lies about Indians by Darrell Dennis (Douglas & McIntyre)[27]
2016 / 2017 Spirit Bear by Jennifer Harrington, illustrated by Michael Arnott (Eco Books 4 Kids)[29]
  • Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk, illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis (Inhabit Media, 2013).
  • Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox by Danielle Daniel (House of Anansi Press, 2015)
  • The Thundermaker by Allan Syliboy (Nimbus Publishing, 2015)
  • The Apple Tree by Sandy Tharpe-Thee, illustrated by Marlena Campbell Hodson, translated by Patrick Rochford, David Crawler and Wade Blevins (Roadrunner Press, 2015)[30]
 (Not awarded in 2016/17) (Not awarded in 2016/17)
2017 / 2018 (Not awarded in 2017/18) (Not awarded in 2017/18) Bearskin Diary by Carol Rose Goldeneagle (Nightwood Editions)[31]
2018 / 2019 The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson (Second Story Press)[33]
  • When We Were Alone by David Alexander Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett (HighWater Press)
  • My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett (Orca Book Publishers)
  • The Cloud Artist by Sherri Maret, illustrated by Merisha Sequoia Clark (The RoadRunner Press)
  • Akilak's Adventure by Deborah Kigjugalik Webster illustrated by Charlene Chua (Inhabit Media)[34]
 Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City

by Tanya Talaga (House of Anansi Press)[35]

2019 / 2020 Spirit Bear: Fishing for Knowledge, Catching Dreams by Cindy Blackstock, illustrated by Amanda Strong (First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada)[37]
  • The Gathering by Theresa Meuse-Dallien, illustrated by Art Stevens (Nimbus Publishing)
  • Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt, illustrated by Amanda Strong (HighWater Press)
  • Neekna and Chemai by Jeannette C. Armstrong, illustrated by Barbara Marchand (Theytus Books)
  • Putuguq & Kublu and the Qalupalik! by Roselynn Akulukjuk, Danny Christopher, and Jeela Palluq-Cloutier, illustrated by Astrid Arijanto (Inhabit Media)[38]
 Tilly and the Crazy Eights by Monique Gray Smith (Second Story Press)[39] can't find online
2020 / 2021 The Bear’s Medicine / Sus You by Clayton Gauthier (Theytus Books) [40]
  • I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas, illustrated by Pauline Young (Nimbus Publishing)
  • When We Had Sled Dogs by Ida Tremblay and Miriam Körner, illustrated by Miriam Körner (YNWP)
  • E Meshkwadooniged Mitig - The Trading Tree by Nancy Cooper, illustrated by Heather Charles, translated by Myrtle Jamieson, with photography by Milena Vujanovic (Prince's Trust/ClearWater Farm)
  • Neekah's Knitting Needles by Sylvia Olsen, Odelia Smith, illustrated by Sheena Lott (Sono NIS Press)[41]
 Chasing Painted Horses by Drew Hayden Taylor (Cormorant Books)[42]
2021 / 2022 It’s a Mitig! by Bridget George (Douglas and McIntyre)[44]
  • When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith, illus. by Nicole Neidhardt.  Published by Orca Books
  • Swift Fox All Along by Rebecca Thomas.  Published by Annick Press
  • Kits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic Summer by Suzie Napayok-Short.  Published by Inhabit Media
  • I Am Loved by Mary and Kevin Qamaniq-Mason. Published by Inhabit Media
  • It’s a Mitig! by Bridget George.  Published Douglas and McIntyre
  • How I Survived: Four Nights on the Ice by Serapio Ittusardjuat. Published by Inhabit Media
  • Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair by Charlene and Wilson Bearhead.  Published by Highwater Press
  • Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak by Robert Budd, illus. by Roy Henry Vickers. Published by Harbour Publishing
 Orange Shirt Day September 30 by Phyllis Webstad and Joan Sorley (Medicine Wheel Education)[45]
  • Ghost Lake by Nathan Adler. Published by Kegedonce Press
  • Genocidal Love: A Life after Residential School by Bevann Fox. Published by University of Regina Press
  • Orange Shirt Day by Phyllis Webstad and Joan Sorley. Published by Medicine Wheel Education
  • Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. Published by HarperCollins Canada
  • Black Water by David A. Robertson. Published by HarperCollins Canada

External Links[edit]

Official Site

Goodminds.com

References[edit]

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  4. ^ a b "First Nation Communities Read Archives". Canadian Children's Book Centre. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  5. ^ a b c d e Lawlor, Patty; Martella, Maria (Winter 2009). "First Nation Communities Read: A Tale Worth Telling". Canadian Children's Book News. 32 (1): 8–11.
  6. ^ Southern Ontario Library Services (SOLS) (24 September 2020). "First Nation Communities READ Announces the Children's and Young Adult/Adult Selected Titles for the 2020-2021 PMC Indigenous Literature Award" (PDF).
  7. ^ "First Nation Communities Read Program Announces 2011-2012 Book Selection". Canadian Children's Book Centre. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
  8. ^ "First Nation Communities Read shortlist revealed". Quill and Quire. 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
  9. ^ Southern Ontario Library Service (3 May 2013). "First Nation Communities Reads Announces 10th Anniversary Short List" (PDF).
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  11. ^ "First PMC Aboriginal Literature award to Vancouver writer/artist - The BPC". www.thebpc.ca. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
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  21. ^ "Shannen and the Dream for a School". Second Story Press. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  22. ^ K, Helen (2012-05-07). "CanLit for LittleCanadians: First Nation Communities Read 2012 Nominees announced". CanLit for LittleCanadians. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
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