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📚 Looking for your next fall read? "With a Name Like Chief" by Kevin Chief is the perfect book to start! "With a Name Like Chief" is an inspiring memoir about resilience, identity, and the people and teachings that help us become who we are.

✨ A story of recovery and hope ✨ This fall, be inspired by "With a Name Like Chief," the powerful new memoir from former Manitoba MLA Kevin Chief. 📚 "With a Name Like Chief" arrives September 1. Pre-order your copy today 💙

"Sag̱aytg̱awdi: Grounding Assessment in Indigenous Knowledges for Equity and Well-Being" is coming September 15 📘✨ This practical, engaging resource is designed for teachers of all grade levels and supports meaningful shifts in how we think about assessment in education.

📚✨Readers in Action! ✨📚 We loved seeing people discussing "Between the Pipes" at the recent Circles of Reconciliation Event in Kildonan Park. 💬💙 📖 Interested in learning more? Click the link in our bio 🔗✨

⏰ Reminder! Pre-order now to join the celebration ⏰ There’s still time to pre-order "Sag̱aytg̱awdi" before its September 15 release and receive access to an exclusive virtual celebration on August 27 featuring the authors in conversation with Monique Gray Smith, Judy Halbert, and Linda Kaser.

📚 Coming September 1st: "Indigenous Writes," 2nd Edition by Chelsea Vowel. This bestselling and widely taught resource returns with expanded and updated essays reflecting the changes & challenges of the last ten years. Pre-order your copy today and join the conversation. Link in bio 🔗

📚 2026 Summer Bingo: Indigenous Lit Edition Make this summer’s reading journey meaningful with our Indigenous Lit Bingo Card! Whether you're a student, educator, book club member, or passionate reader, this challenge offers a fun way to discover new books and deepen your understanding.

We are having a virtual celebration for Sag̱aytg̱awdi! Customers who pre-order the book will receive access to an exclusive virtual celebration on August 27 1️⃣ Pre-order Sag̱aytg̱awdi 2️⃣ Scan the QR code and to fill out a quick sign-up form with your preorder details Spots are limited!

June is Men’s Mental Health Month provides the opportunity to reflect on the importance of mental health and well-being for men, and to uplift the conversations that matter 💬 This mental health week we are featuring "With a Name Like Chief," Kevin Chief’s memoir to uplift the conversations.

This International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we’re proud to feature Between the Pipes 🏒🌈 A story that goes beyond the game, highlighting courage, identity, and the power of being unapologetically yourself. Because hockey, and every space, should be for everyone 💛

Out now ✨ "The Search for Gluscap" 🌊 🌿 A powerful kids graphic novel about nature, friendship, and environmental stewardship 🐟 Perfect for early readers, classrooms, and family reading time 👉 If you love children’s books about conservation, and adventure, this one’s for you! 📖 Get your copy now 🔗

Canada may not officially mark Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8 in the U.S.), but great teachers deserve recognition every day 💚 We’re featuring the upcoming memoir "With a Name Like Chief" in our latest blog, highlighting the powerful impact teachers can have on a student’s life 👩‍🏫

From manuscript to bookshelf, indie bookstores are essential to every story’s journey. This Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, we’re celebrating the booksellers who uplift Canadian creators and communities across the country 🎉 Credits: Artwork by Erika Rodriguez Medina #CIBD2026 ❤️📚

Don’t forget 🖤 "The Moth Dreamer" book launch is almost here! Join Amy Lynn Farrell, hosted by professional improviser and comedian Stephen Sim, for an unforgettable evening of visions, dreams, and storytelling✨ 📅 When: Saturday, April 18 | 7pm CT 📍 Where: McNally Robinson Grant Park Atrium

Meet the author 📖✨ Author Amy Lynn Farrell will be signing copies of "The Moth Dreamer" at Indigo St. Vital in Winnipeg. 🗓 April 25th ⏰ 1–4 PM CT We look forward to welcoming book lovers and don’t forget to pick up a signed copy while you’re there! #TheMothDreamer #BookSigning #AuthorEvent

We’re proud to share that Portage & Main Press/HighWater Press’s Managing Editor Laura McKay-Keizer will be panelling at the CanLit, Writing, Publishing & Pedagogy Conference in Winnipeg 📚️ 📍 University of Winnipeg 📅 May 27 to May 29, 2026 Looking forward to gathering together for CanLit! #CanLit

🖤 Sneak Peek Alert 🖤 The Moth Dreamer by Amy Lynn Farrell arrives April 7, 2026! The Moth Dreamer is a gripping tale that blends Anishinaabe traditions with a haunting journey through the physical and spiritual realms. Pre-order now! Link in Bio 🔗 #IndigenousAuthors #WomenWriters #Mystery

We are proud to share that Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? by Tyna Legault Taylor, illustrated by Michelle Dao is a 2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Book! 💚 📚 We sincerely thank the @cbcbooks.bsky.social & Notable Social Studies Committee for this recognition. #NSSTB2026 #BookRecognition

🚀 Out now! 🚀 The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne by Sonya Ballantyne (@sonyaballantyne.bsky.social) is here! 📖✨ Dive into this heartfelt, hilarious, and sometimes uncomfortable memoir about growing up on the rez 🦸🏽‍♀️ Get your copy now! Link in Bio 🔗 #Memoir #IndigenousAuthors #WomenWriters

From storytelling and language revitalization to activism, education, and community care, Indigenous women continue to shape the worlds our children and communities grow into. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the powerful voices of Indigenous women in literature ✨

Armed with a stack of comics and fantasy novels, Sonya Ballantyne (@sonyaballantyne.bsky.social) shares her story of growing up on the rez in her memoir, The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne 📓✨ This unforgettable story hits the shelves on March 10, 2026! Pre-order your copy now! #NewRelease #WomenWriters

🌲Out Now! The Cedar Mother🌲 Step outside and explore the life of the cedar tree in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book for young scientists ages 9–12. 📖 Grab your copy today and let the cedar inspire your curiosity at HighWaterpress.com #TheCedarMother #YoungScientists #NatureBooks

🔥Out Now! Dreams Vol. 2: Visions from the Fire 🔥 Follow Damon, a Cree-Métis teen, as he navigates urban life, discovers his identity, and learns what it truly means to be a leader for his people in the second installment of Dreams series. 📖 Order your copy today at highwaterpress.com #Dreamsvol2

In honor of Freedom to Read Week, we reaffirm our commitment to publishing books for all readers and defending the right to read without restriction or fear. Freedom to Read Week | HWP Feature 📘 Betty and 7 Generations: The voices that classrooms can't ignore. #FreedomToReadWeek #HighWaterPress

🌎📚 Happy International Mother Language Day 🌿✨ Today we celebrate the power of language to preserve culture, memory, and connection across generations. International Mother Language Day | HWP Feature When We Were Alone (Swampy Cree) Herring to Huckleberries (ʔayʔajuθəm, pronounced eye-uh-joo-thum)

📣 Reminder for Educators, Librarians & Friends 📣 Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey as we explore the demand for Indigenous-authored resources for English Language Learners. Deadline: February 25, 2026 🎁 As a thank-you, participants can enter a draw to win one $100 CAD gift card!

📚 Calling Educators, Librarians & Friends! We’re inviting you to take a short survey as we explore the need for Indigenous-authored resources for English Language Learners. 🎁 As a thank-you, participants can enter a draw to win one $100 CAD gift card, redeemable on our website. #HighWaterPress

🔥 New Release Alert! 🔥 Dreams Vol. 2: Visions From the Fire hits shelves on February 24, 2026! Join Damon as he unravels these mysteries through a vision quest in Visions From the Fire, the second installment of Dreams series. #HighWaterPress #IndigenousAuthors #NewRelease #GraphicNovels

Come say hi! 👋 We’ll be at the OLA Super Conference 2026 on January 29 & 30 with a great selection of books from our catalogue. Don’t miss out—let’s chat, explore, and share our love of reading! #OLASuperconference2026 #HighWaterPress