Scratching River

Scratching River is a name that considers the gratchias, the burdock that grows thick along the river’s banks. It’s this stout weed Louis spoke of all those years ago when his memories were recorded. It’s a plant you can’t forget really. Gratchias grows in wet and mud, and the banks of rivers off......more

This book proves that you don’t have to be big and loud to have an impact. So much to say about this but I’ll say little specific as it needs to be approached with fresh eyes and no pre-conceptions. A deeply personal, deeply moving exploration tying together family, culture, history and environment i......more

New all time favourite! I love the way it was written, it hurt to read but was incredibly told. The bibliography was the most inspiring and important I’ve ever seen. There’s more I want to say but I’m still sitting in this for now.......more

Enjoyed taking my time with this meandering novel. Thanks to ZG Stories for a copy! This is a memoir but Porter’s slow-moving, reflective prose makes it feel almost poetic. There are 3 main parts she brings together here: the story of her Métis ancestor who experienced Canada’s initial colonial polic......more

A gorgeous braided memoir brimming with ecological metaphor. It explores a path toward healing from trauma through shared and fragmented recollections. Profoundly moving and poetic. Highly recommended.......more