North of Nowhere by Marie Wilson

North of Nowhere by Marie Wilson

• NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Hill Times 100 Best Book of 2024 •

At the centre of a shared world, we are all north of nowhere.

North of Nowhere is the incomparable first-hand account of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, told by one of the three Commissioners who led it. Established to record the previously hidden history of more than a century of forced residential schooling for Indigenous children, the TRC comes alive as Commissioner Marie Wilson guides readers through her years witnessing Survivor testimony across the country.

In this powerful and important book, Commissioner Wilson sees with the eyes of a journalist, listens with the heart of a mother and grandmother, and writes with the voice of a gifted storyteller. Featuring a new preface reflecting on the years since the Commission’s final report, this edition invites readers to consider both how far we have come and how much remains to be done. Part vital public documentary, part probing memoir, North of Nowhere honours the voices of Survivors who have called Canada to attention and calls on everyone to view reconciliation not as an obligation, but as a gift. This is a parable for Canada, a song of lament and of hope.

“Profoundly moving” — Broadview Magazine

“North of Nowhere is beautifully written.” — Winnipeg Free Press

“An outstanding book.” — Saltwire

DR. MARIE WILSON (CM, ONWT, MSC) spent six years criss-crossing the country as a commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. She has spoken throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on the potential of reconciliation. Born in Ontario, she has lived, studied, and worked as a journalist, teacher, professor, trainer, and executive in Canada, France, Burkina Faso, South Africa, and parts of South America. She lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

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ISBN 13	9781487011482
ISBN 10	1487011482
Title	North of Nowhere
Author	Marie Wilson
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada
Year published	2024-07-25
Number of pages	368
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