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Founded in 1967, University of Manitoba Press is a leading publisher of books on Indigenous studies and Canadian history. uofmpress.ca

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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"[On Orange Shirt Day] Theorized best by scholar Audra Simpson, our arguments about real anger, real frustration, and real need to identify and reject colonialism in all its forms can be pre-emptively framed in an affective performance of sorrow, contrition, and moving on."
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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 30/09/2026
Where does Canada actually stand on truth and reconciliation? Former special interlocutor Kimberly Murray speaks with Sean Carleton and Niigaan Sinclair about government funding shifts, systemic delays, and the rising tide of denialism: ow.ly/Pzby50ZSWJk
On the left: Photo of the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, displaying an orange overlay which reads Every Child Matters. On the right: text that reads “Under Carney, Canada is cooling on reconciliation. Three experts on the need to keep challenging denialism.”
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Harbinger Media Network @harbingermedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On a new episode of 👁️‍🗨️ @redeyeradio.bsky.social 👁️‍🗨️ @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and @seancarleton.bsky.social talk about their new @umanitobapress.bsky.social release 'Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism'. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
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Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Residential school denialism is "part of a willful strategy to create chaos and confusion about the truth so as to block the path to healing, justice, and reconciliation." Read an excerpt from TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION, out now from @umanitobapress.bsky.social.
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Residential school denialism and the backlash against reconciliation
To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—and following a gathering of white nationalists near Kamloops, where members of Second Sons Canada displayed a banner invoking residential school ...
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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
To mark the start of Truth and Reconciliation Week, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social, Gord Hill, and I are excited to share some big news: In January 2027, we will be releasing "A Knock On the Door: A Comic Book History of Residential Schools": uofmpress.ca/books/a-knoc...
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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Truth Before Reconciliation is officially a National Bestseller! @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I, and all of the contributors, are very grateful for all of your support! Peer-reviewed, academic books published by university presses rarely become national bestsellers.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The authors of a new book on residential schools and reconciliation tell guest InFocus guest host Dennis Ward that while the number of denialists in Canada isn’t growing, social media is helping amplify the voices of a small few.
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Authors of Truth Before Reconciliation join InFocus
Niigaan Sinclair and Sean Carleton join InFocus guest host Dennis Ward to discuss their book Truth Before Reconciliation.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Terrific week at the Canadian Nurses Association conference! Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to talk books!
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McNally Robinson Booksellers @mcnallyrobinson.com · 18/09/2026
If you missed last night's launch of Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism featuring @seancarleton.bsky.social, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social, Michelle Good and host Shelagh Rogers, a recording has been posted here: youtu.be/SUI20ht12H0 @umanitobapress.bsky.social
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Sean Carleton & Niigaan Sinclair Book Launch (Truth Before Reconciliation)
YouTube video by McNally Robinson Online Events
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thank you, Winnipeg. Standing room only for the launch of TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION. It was a beautiful night with community. 🧡
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Glowing new review in the September 2026 issue of the journal of Australian, Canadian, and Aotearoa New Zealand Studies for REVISITING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADIAN HISTORY, edited by Jennifer Tunnicliffe and Stephanie Bangarth.
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Sue Sorensen @suesorensen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Coming up...and anyone and everyone are welcome to attend!
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Happy pub date to TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION. Thank you to everyone who lent their expertise to this meaningful collection.
A book is open to a page that reads “Without truth, justice is not served, healing cannot happen, and there can be no genuine reconciliation.” -Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Happy first day of September, all you readers, scholars, critics, poets, and dreamers. September, by Margaret Sam-Cromarty, excerpted from JAMES BAY MEMOIRS AND OTHER STORIES.
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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
In the lead-up to next week's (September 9) release of Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I will be sharing some of the incredible blurbs for the project. Many thanks to at Carey Newman for these kind words!
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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In the lead-up to September 9, the release of Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I will be sharing some of the incredible blurbs for the project - starting with @pampalmater.com.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Speaking of lakes… coming this October! uofmpress.ca/books/gaa-bi...
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Congratulations to Kevin Nikkel, whose book FOUNDING FOLKS has been shortlisted for the Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award, presented annually to the Manitoba writer whose book best evokes the special character of, and contributes to the appreciation and understanding of the city of Winnipeg.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Welcome back Manitoba Book Awards! Congratulations to Lorena Sekwan Fontaine, whose book LIVING LANGUAGE RIGHTS, is nominated for the 2026 Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-Fiction.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Winnipeg Free Press has named TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION one of Fall's most anticipated books. www.winnipegfreepres...
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Sean Carleton and Niigaan Sinclair, editors of our forthcoming title, TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION respond to Canada’s paper of record. Dive deeper into their arguments September 9th.
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McNally Robinson Booksellers @mcnallyrobinson.com · 13/08/2026
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: On Thursday September 17 at 7pm, join @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and @seancarleton.bsky.social for the launch of Truth Before Reconciliation w/contributors (including Michelle Good) and host Shelagh Rogers. www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18969/... @umanitobapress.bsky.social
The cover of Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism appears on the left. On the right are images of editors Sean Carleton and Niigaan Sinclair.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Awesome to see two UMP titles, GAA BI KIDWAAD MAA NBIISING NISHNAABEG: THE STORIES OF ORIGINAL PEOPLE OF LAKE NIPISSING and TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION included on the 49th shelf’s list of most anticipated nonfiction titles for Fall 26! 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/07...
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Most Anticipated: Our 2026 Fall Nonfiction Preview · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
Nonfiction you'll be falling for in the second half of 2026. 
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Considering last-minute additions to your Fall syllabus? Check out our open-access offerings, freely available through University of Manitoba's eScholarship platform.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Peak at the recent launches of JAMES BAY MEMOIRS in Montreal and Chisasibi. At the Chisasibi launch, Margaret was gifted a plaque by her community "For bringing to life, through verse, the beauty of our land, the strength of our people, and the spirit of our culture." <3
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
"Reckoning with the colonial past is not a threat, but rather an opportunity to understand the history of these lands and the original peoples here as part of the process of developing a stronger future together." -Sean Carleton, co-editor of TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION. In stores Sept 9th.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
MANOMIN: CARING FOR ECOSYSTEMS AND EACH OTHER was the recipient of the 2026 Gold Medal in the Regional Non-Fiction category at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
MMM...MANITOBA: THE STORIES BEHIND THE FOODS WE EAT was recognized as a finalist in the Regional Non-Fiction category at the recent Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Well-deserved recognition of a delectable book!
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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
That's a wrap! Truth Before Reconciliation is off to the printers. Available wherever you buy books, September 8: uofmpress.ca/books/truth-... @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social @umanitobapress.bsky.social
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Check out an excerpt from Alex Silas's CONFRONTING THE RESURGENT RIGHT chapter on The Walrus.ca "We didn’t want just to be against something. We wanted to be for something."
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How I Faced Off Against the Freedom Convoy—and Won Over Its Supporters | The Walrus
Some even apologized and broke down in tears
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Didn't get tickets to Folk Fest, but feeling nostalgic for summers past? Kevin Nikkel's FOUNDING FOLKS captures the spirit and enthusiasm of the festival's early days and preserves this legacy for folkies everywhere. Save 20% with promo code FOLK. Valid until Monday, 13 July, 2026.
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Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
As Canadians warily observe turbocharged right-wing extremism undergirding Donald Trump’s America, two new titles serve as disturbing reminders of our own shameful reality. Read the reviews here: bit.ly/4b79HHh
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
High praise for Chris Cannon's IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE TRAVELLER in the Spring 2026 issue of Alaska History.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Last chance to save on Indigenous studies titles from our website! Site-wide sale ends tonight.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
“In Canada we’re taught a historical myth about a ‘peaceful’ settlement period, and my book is directly challenging and exposing that myth.” —Shelisa Klassen in Prairie Books Now prairiebooksnow.ca/articles/vie...
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Historian finds newspapers in 1870s Manitoba blatantly promoted settler colonial goals
Newspapers publish stories reflecting a place and time, and this was certainly the case in 1870s Manitoba. The province was still an Indigenous space at the beginning of that decade, despite the conti...
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
In their June 2026 issue, the Literary Review of Canada calls Sam-Cromarty's approach to storytelling "open-ended and reverent. Writing is a way into the depths of memoires, legends, and the environment."
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Happy pub date to Sarah Carter's CROPPED. This long-awaited work exposes the stranglehold the DIA had on First Nations’ land, resources, and livelihoods and shows the deep roots of First Nations agricultural knowledge.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
At the recent meeting of the Canadian Historical Association, Cheryl Troupe's PUTTING DOWN ROOTS was awarded the 2026 Prairie CLIO Prize, and the 2026 Indigenous History Prize. Congratulations to Cheryl, and all the other winners.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Read an excerpt from CONFRONTING THE RESURGENT RIGHT featured in Canadian Dimension:
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Excerpt: Reckoning with new politics of the Canadian right
The thought architecture of the far-right poses dangers to Canada’s economy and social fabric. In this excerpt from Confronting the Resurgent Right, Miriam Edelson explores the forces driving the right’s resurgence and argues that only broad-based organizing, solidarity, and collective action can effectively counter its advance.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Coming September 2026: THE GYAMKIAN REVOLUTION. “We are here to stay, unceded and unsurrendered.” These stories, histories, testimonies, and decolonial dreams form a conceptual toolkit for rebuilding compassionate citizenship, belonging, and legal order among the Gitxsan people.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
October 2026: GAA BI KIDWAAD MAA NBIISING NISHNAABEG: STORIES OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE OF LAKE NIPISSING by Glenna Beaucage and Katrina Srigley. Centring Nbiising Nishnaabeg histories and ways of knowing, this book reshapes our understandings of Nbiising, the little waters of the Great Lakes region.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We're very excited to announce the first of our Fall 2026 titles: TRUTH BEFORE RECONCILIATION. Edited by Sean Carleton and Niigaan Sinclair, this book is "an essential and timely intervention, guiding readers back to the historical record while challenging denialist myths." -Janice Forsyth, UBC
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
In honour of Indigenous History Month, save 10% on all titles pertaining to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis histories, literatures, and cultures. Offer expires 1 July, 2026.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Winnipeg Free Press's Joseph Hnatiuk writes of CONFRONTING THE RESURGENT RIGHT, "This particularly relevant book reveals why “hot-button issues” such as climate change, immigration and perceived government overreach...must be confronted by well-reasoned, fact-based counter-arguments."
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
"Unlike popular narratives and colonial media that tend to uplift Métis soldiers, politicians, and men, this book focuses on nurturers, artists, and aunties." Check out the spring issue of Herizons for Kyla Pascal's review of AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Know what pairs nicely with PEI oysters? Peer reviewed scholarship! Come visit us tomorrow at the CHA book fair.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Come visit us at TedX Winnipeg tomorrow!
Teal table cloth bearing the University of Manitoba Press logo covers a table adorned by many beautiful books.
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
In this morning’s @winnipegfreepress.com Matt Henderson writes “In Imprinting Empire, Klassen carefully peels back the nuance of a media and capitalist oligarchy desperate for labour and investment…”
Cover of IMPRINTING EMPIRE book laid atop a review for the book in the Saturday May 27, 2026 Winnipeg Free Press
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Jennifer Tunnicliffe recently spoke with @canadashistory.bsky.social about her new book, REVISITING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CANADIAN HISTORY. Check out the summer issue for her interview about the mythology surrounding Canada’s human rights record. www.canadashistory.ca/explore/poli...
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Reframing Rights - Canada's History
Q & A: Canada holds a reputation as a consistent defender of human rights at home and abroad. In Revisiting Human Rights in Canadian History, the book’s editors — human-rights historians Jennifer Tunn...
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University of Manitoba Press @umanitobapress.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
CONFRONTING THE RESURGENT RIGHT contributors Miriam Edelson, Barbara Perry, and John Clarke recently spoke with The Maple about the mainstreaming of the radical right in Canada.
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The Left Has Failed To Confront Canada’s Resurgent Right
A new book explores how the radical right has become mainstream, and what can be done to stop it.
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