CBC Books: Winners of the 2018 Governor General’s Literary Awards
Darrel McLeod describes vivid memories of moose stew and wild peppermint tea, surrounded by siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles. READ FULL ARTICLE→
CBC Radio-Canada: Mamaskatch, le récit de la résilience de Darrel J. McLeod
Darrel J. McLeod raconte au micro de Catherine Perrin comment il a su se relever malgré de nombreuses épreuves. ÉCOUTEZ LE SEGMENT→
CBC NXNW: A Season in Chezgh’un
Acclaimed Cree author Darrel J. McLeod joins Margaret Gallagher in the NXNW studio to talk about his debut novel, A Season in Chezgh’un, which follows a young Indigiqueer man taking on the role of school principal in a remote northern Dakelh community. Taking place over the course of a single year, the novel explores the indomitable spirit of the Dakelh culture, the splendour of nature, and a struggle with identity and connection to surroundings. LISTEN NOW→
CBC Books: 30 Canadian books to read in winter 2024
The CBC’s list of “30 buzzworthy Canadian titles to read right now,” including A Season in Chezgh’un. SEE FULL LIST→
CBC Books: Sneak peek of A Season in Chezgh’un
Governor General’s Literary Award winner Darrel J. McLeod publishing first novel this fall. Cree writer Darrel J. McLeod is known for his personal and intimate memoirs. READ FULL REVIEW→
Toronto Star: Buffy Sainte-Marie
I loved Buffy Sainte-Marie. Now, like many Indigenous people, I feel betrayed by her. I remember the evening, so many years ago, that my mother excitedly gathered us in the living room of our house behind the pool hall in Athabasca to watch a show featuring a “Cree girl,” a talented singer. READ FULL ARTICLE→
CBC Books: Governor General’s Literary Award winner Darrel J. McLeod publishing first novel this fall
Cree writer Darrel J. McLeod is known for his personal and intimate memoirs. He’s published two — Mamaskatch and Peyakow — both of which explore his youth and childhood. McLeod was raised by his mother, Bertha, who is a residential school survivor, and was bullied by white classmates, lived in poverty, endured physical and sexual abuse and lost several people he loved. Both books resonated with readers and critics alike… READ FULL ARTICLE→