Paper Talk

Discover the profound impact of print culture on Indigenous peoples in Canada with Paper Talk by Brendan Frederick R. Edwards. Published by Scarecrow Press in 2004, this insightful paperback spans 248 pages and delves into the historical journey of books and literacy among Aboriginal communities. Edwards, a distinguished scholar in library and information science, Canadian studies, and native studies, meticulously examines the evolution of print culture from the early missionary efforts in the 1820s to the establishment of the first public library dedicated to Native peoples. Through his research, he raises critical questions about the motivations behind these cultural exchanges and their implications for Indigenous literacy and identity. This essential reference work is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of history, language, and Indigenous rights in North America.