ArticlesIssue 88, Spring/Summer 2026
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FeaturesCollection celebrates resilience while confronting ‘heavy load’ of Indigenous history
Wîhtamawik – Tell Them: On a Life of Inspiration by Louise B. Halfe – Sky Dancer is a collection that confronts difficult moments in Canadian history, including residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, racism, and intergenerational trauma. However, it is also a celebration of Indigenous resilience, hope, and cultural reclamation. -
FeaturesLearning new Cree words is like beading, ‘gathering a word here or there’
In her colourful children’s book, KISĒWĀTISI –Be Kind, educator and language advocate Elizabeth Merasty (a member of the Peter Ballantyne First Nation, Saskatchewan), immerses us in Nehiyaw (Cree) pedagogy. -
FeaturesVision of death part of darker, supernatural themes in coming-of-age tale
“I’ve always been a fan of young adult books,” says Amy Lynn Farrell, an educator and author originally from Thunder Bay but now based in Winnipeg. -
FeaturesThistledown Press believes in ‘universal appeal’ of Western Canadian writers
When Saskatoon-based Thistledown Press celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, it also passed a different, more subtle milestone: five years under the leadership of publisher JoAnn McCaig. And as McCaig and acquisitions editor Elizabeth Philips plot a course forward for the press, they are working to honour Thistledown’s long legacy while remaining open to fresh ideas. -
Non-FictionHistorian finds newspapers in 1870s Manitoba blatantly promoted settler colonial goals
Newspapers publish stories reflecting a place and time, and this was certainly the case in 1870s Manitoba. The province was still an Indigenous space at the beginning of that decade, despite the continued oppression of the Métis community following the Red River Resistance led by Louis Riel. However, as the decade progressed, settlers took over the province’s land and power structures. -
Non-FictionThe case for adult basic education: An anti-poverty strategy, and part of reconciliation
When it comes to education, one size does not fit all. Overlooked and underfunded, adult basic education is treated as the poor relation of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-secondary education systems in Manitoba. -
Non-FictionSustainability can start in the kitchen, linking daily life to broader issues
It’s a quandary that affects many of us: how to address climate change within our own practices. Building a Sustainable Kitchen: A Practical Guide to Prioritizing the Planet from the Heart of Your Home by Naomi Hansen, a Saskatoon-based writer, looks at sustainability from a kitchen-centred perspective. -
Young Adult/ChildrenPair of picture books reminds children and caregivers of their worth
Prolific award-winning children’s author Anne Renaud is releasing two new picture books with Winnipeg-based Peanut Butter Press this year: Before You Came and Zoey’s Cheer-me-up Chest. -
Young Adult/ChildrenMiddle-grade novel explores how to cope when friendships fall apart
Award-winning author Anna Rosner’s captivating new middle-grade novel, Last Year with Maddy, is about two close friends who have a falling out. It’s also partially inspired by the Toronto-based author’s own life. -
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En FrançaisUn collectif de jeunes francophones émergent des ateliers d’écriture au Café Postal
Dix écrivains francophones émergents laissent leurs premières traces littéraires dans On fait des traces, une nouvelle anthologie. Le collectif Génération d’encre rassemble des jeunes adultes âgés de 18 à 35 ans pour des ateliers d’écriture visant à perfectionner leurs écrits et à publier des nouvelles.
