Ahnee! Since 1993, Kegedonce Press has been crafting beautiful books that involve Indigenous Peoples at all levels of production. Based at Neyaashiinigmiing, on the traditional territory of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation.

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Welcome New Author and Illustrator, Sharon King

Jan 19, 2022

Amik, a delightful children's picture-book, is written and illustrated by Potawatomi educator and Juno-nominated artist Sharon King. Kegedonce Press is thrilled to announce the publication of Amik, our very first children's board book! With brilliantly colourful cut-paper illustrations and text in both Anishinaabemowin and English, author and illustrator Sharon King has created a very special book for children and families alike! Amik tells the story of a busy beaver. During the course of one...

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Welcome New Author, Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith!

Jan 12, 2022

A warm welcome to new Kegedonce Press author Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith, author of These are the Stories: Memories of a 60s Scoop Survivor Kegedonce Press is excited to announce the release of These are the Stories: Memories of a 60s Scoop Survivor by Saulteaux/Peguis First Nation author Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith. In this collection of auto-biographical essays, Christine tells the stories of her experiences in the child welfare system, including a failed adoption and her quest to...

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The Krillian Key, One-Year Anniversary!

Nov 26, 2021

It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year, but here we are at the anniversary of the publication of The Krillian Key: Salamander Run, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Neal Shannacappo. The story, which is only the first volume in a planned series, is about Kyrill, also known as Salamander, who is an immortal living in a post-apocalyptic future circa 2242. There are flashbacks to modern-day Canada, and the mysteries surrounding Salamander’s birth. More than 200 years later,...

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Fall Back Title: The Colour of Dried Bones

Oct 29, 2021

Ojibway poet, writer, activist and academic Lesley Belleau published her short story collection, The Colour of Dried Bones with Kegedonce press in 2008. As we "fall back" and revisit several of our back list titles, we reached out to Lesley to chat with her about the book and what she is up to now. Here is that interview. Kegedonce Press: Can you tell us a little bit about The Colour of Dried Bones, about the story of the main character? Lesley Belleau: The Colour of Dried Bones is a book...

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Fall Back With Kegedonce Press!

Oct 21, 2021

This autumn, join us as we revisit some of our great back list titles. From groundbreaking fiction and outstanding poetry to gorgeously illustrated children’s books, Kegedonce Press has a back list of over fifty great Indigenous titles. This fall, we highlight select titles from our back list with a special discount, author interviews, and other details about the books. We reached out to several Kegedonce Press authors to find out what they are doing now, and to have them reflect on the books...

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Kevin Peeace’s “The Spirit Within,” a Beautiful New Cover for The Crooked Good.

Jul 6, 2021

Kevin Peeace's original artwork for the new cover of Louise B. Halfe's The Crooked Good, third edition. Kegedonce Press has had the very great honour of publishing brand-new editions of two of Louise Bernice Halfe's classic, award-winning poetry collections. Blue Marrow was released earlier this year, with beautiful new cover art by Leah Dorion. When it came time to design the cover for the third edition of The Crooked Good, Louise reached out to Saskatchewan-based artist Kevin Peeace, a...

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Daniel Heath Justice and Kegedonce Press celebrate the 15th Anniversary of The Way of Thorn and Thunder Trilogy

Jun 24, 2021

Beautifully written, intricately crafted, The Way of Thorn and Thunder series is an epic Indigenous wonderworks (fantasy) series on the scale of Le Guin and Tolkien! Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, publisher and managing editor of Kegedonce Press, on The Way of Thorn and Thunder: “It is our only trilogy and our first foray into speculative fiction. … I remember being completely astounded by it when I read the manuscript. There were so many elements that were exciting and innovative and that resonated...

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Honours for Ghost Lake!

Jun 15, 2021

Ghost Lake, Nathan Niigan Noodin Adler's new collection of interconnected stories receives some literary love! We are thrilled to announce that Ghost Lake has been awarded the 2021 Indigenous Voices Award in Published English Fiction! Earlier this spring, it was also listed as a finalist for the Eric Hoffer da Vinci Eye Award in book design, and received Honourable Mention in their Commercial Fiction Category. Congratulations to Nathan--this is a fabulous collection! In their citation for...

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New Poem by Louise Bernice Halfe – Sky Dancer honours the children of the Kamloops residential school.

Jun 9, 2021

Angels: 215 >, 1820 – 1979"The Past is Always Our Present" A cradle board hangs from a treeA beaded moss bag is folded in a small chestA child’s moccasin is tuckedInto a skunk Pipe bagChildren’s shoes in a ghost dance.A mother clutches thesePalms held against her faceA river runs between her fingers. A small boy covered in sootOn all fours a naked toddlerPlays in the water, while her Kokom’s skirtIs wet to her calves. “How tall are you now?” she asked.“I’m bigger than the blueberry...

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Welcome New Author and Illustrator, Sharon King

Welcome New Author and Illustrator, Sharon King

Amik, a delightful children's picture-book, is written and illustrated by Potawatomi educator and Juno-nominated artist Sharon King. Kegedonce Press is thrilled to announce the publication of Amik, our very first children's board book! With brilliantly colourful...

Welcome New Author, Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith!

Welcome New Author, Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith!

A warm welcome to new Kegedonce Press author Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith, author of These are the Stories: Memories of a 60s Scoop Survivor Kegedonce Press is excited to announce the release of These are the Stories: Memories of a 60s Scoop Survivor by...

The Krillian Key, One-Year Anniversary!

The Krillian Key, One-Year Anniversary!

It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year, but here we are at the anniversary of the publication of The Krillian Key: Salamander Run, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Neal Shannacappo. The story, which is only the first volume in a planned series, is about...

Fall Back Title: The Colour of Dried Bones

Fall Back Title: The Colour of Dried Bones

Ojibway poet, writer, activist and academic Lesley Belleau published her short story collection, The Colour of Dried Bones with Kegedonce press in 2008. As we "fall back" and revisit several of our back list titles, we reached out to Lesley to chat with her about the...

Fall Back With Kegedonce Press!

Fall Back With Kegedonce Press!

This autumn, join us as we revisit some of our great back list titles. From groundbreaking fiction and outstanding poetry to gorgeously illustrated children’s books, Kegedonce Press has a back list of over fifty great Indigenous titles. This fall, we highlight select...

Honours for Ghost Lake!

Honours for Ghost Lake!

Ghost Lake, Nathan Niigan Noodin Adler's new collection of interconnected stories receives some literary love! We are thrilled to announce that Ghost Lake has been awarded the 2021 Indigenous Voices Award in Published English Fiction! Earlier this spring, it was also...