Join us for Book Club at the NCMC Library on Wednesday, November 20, at 12 p.m. In honor of Native American/Alaskan Native Heritage Month, dive into the novel Where Wolves Don’t Die by Anton Treuer and connect with fellow readers over lunch. Register to attend and request a free copy of the book through our library website. Lunch will be provided.
Where the Wolves Don't Die by Anton Treuer is a compelling exploration of Ojibwe culture and history. Treuer, an Ojibwe author and academic, delves into the resilience and enduring spirit of the Ojibwe people. The book offers insights into their traditions, language, and contemporary challenges, weaving personal anecdotes with historical accounts to create a rich tapestry of Native American life.
"Ezra Cloud hates living in Northeast Minneapolis. His father is a professor of their language, Ojibwe, at a local college, so they have to be there. But Ezra hates the dirty, polluted snow around them. He hates being away from the rez at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. And he hates the local bully in his neighborhood, Matt Schroeder, who terrorizes Ezra and his friend Nora George. Ezra gets into a terrible fight with Matt at school defending Nora, and that same night, Matt's house burns down. Instantly, Ezra becomes a prime suspect. Knowing he won't get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra's family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him."