David A. Robertson

David A. Robertson

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David Alexander Robertson, of Irish, Scottish, English and Cree heritage, is an award-winning graphic novelist and writer who advocates for educating youth on Indigenous history and contemporary issues. He has written several graphic novels, including the bestselling 7 Generations series and Sugar Falls. His first novel, The Evolution of Alice, was winner of On the Same Page (2016). Robertson lives in Winnipeg with his wife and five children, where he works in the field of Indigenous education.

When We Were Alone

When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she begins to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, a story of empowerment and strength.

Strangers

When Cole Harper is compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, he finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents and re-emerging questions about Cole’s role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful spirit, a disfigured ghost and his two oldest friends, Cole tries to figure out his purpose and unravel the mysteries he left behind a decade ago. Will he find the answers in time to save his community?

Events & Tickets

Thur, Oct. 12 @ 10am: Wordfest Youth presents Alice Kuipers & David A. Robertson

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Thur, Oct. 12 @ 7pm: The Enthusiast’s Guide to the Governor General’s Literary Awards

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All events with David A. Robertson

10 AM
Tea & Sustenance: How They
Oct 19 @ 10 AM MT - 10:50 AM MT

Memorial Park Library, Alexander Calhoun Salon

1221 2 St SW
5 PM
Honest Talk about Mental Health
Oct 17 @ 5 PM MT - 6:15 PM MT

Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor

1221 2 St SW
7 PM
Writers Family Feud
Oct 14 @ 7 PM MT - 9 PM MT

DJD Dance Centre

111 12 Ave SE
7 PM
A Dramatic Celebration of the Governor General's Literary Awards
Oct 10 @ 7 PM MT - 8:30 PM MT

DJD Dance Centre

111 12 Ave SE
9:30 AM
Free Family Storytime with David A. Robertson
Oct 04 @ 9:30 AM MT - 10:15 AM MT

Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery, Level 1

800 3 St SE
7:30 PM
Truth & Reconciliation: One Town’s Story
Sep 30 @ 7:30 PM MT - 8:45 PM MT

Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor

1221 2 St SW
1 PM
Shelagh Rogers in Conversation with David A. Robertson
Oct 02 @ 1 PM MT - 2:15 PM MT

DJD Dance Centre

111 12 Ave SE
11 AM
How to 'Empower' Kid Lit: Kyo Maclear & David A. Robertson
Oct 14 @ 11 AM MT - 11:45 AM MT

Memorial Park Library, Alexander Calhoun Salon

1221 2 St SW
3 PM
Inter-Activity: Mind Games
Oct 01 @ 3 PM MT - 4:15 PM MT

Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor

1221 2 St SW
7 PM
Graphic Novels Showcase
Oct 17 @ 7 PM MT - 8:30 PM MT

Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor

1221 2 St SW