Community Read Book Discussion

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’ll be reading Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, an Ojibwe author whose debut novel has been celebrated for its powerful exploration of identity, justice, and community.

These discussions will provide a welcoming space for readers to reflect on the book’s cultural and personal significance, engage with themes of resilience and belonging, and connect with one another. Anyone who has read Firekeeper’s Daughter is welcome to attend.

This event also serves as a preview of our upcoming Smithsonian exhibition, Americans, opening in January. The exhibit explores the role of Native people in the nation’s early history and cultural imagination, and this discussion is the perfect way to begin that journey together.