Getting to Know Angela Sterritt: Best-Selling Indigenous Author

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In this insightful interview, Angela Sterritt delves into the motivations and challenges behind her nonfiction book, which combines memoir and investigative journalism to shed light on the critical issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. She discusses her dual audience approach—empowering Indigenous communities while educating non-Indigenous Canadians through a strength-based perspective. Sterritt reflects on the influence of trailblazing Indigenous authors and the systemic obstacles they have faced in the literary world. She also shares personal experiences, including the complexities of learning her Indigenous language and the significance of cultural identity, offering a profound look into her journey as both a writer and an advocate.

Produced in July 2023