First Nation Communities READ 2022-2023 announces the selected title in the Young Adult/Adult Category. Chosen by a jury of Indigenous librarians from across Ontario, the FNCR titles represent the very best of Indigenous literature. The selected titles will be recognized on-line during First Nation Public Library Week on October 7 at 11 am EST.
Sponsored by Periodical Marketers of Canada, The PMC Indigenous Literature Award comes with a cash prize for each author.
Selected Title in the Young Adult/Adult Category
Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table by Carol Anne Hilton
Published by New Society Publishers
Carol Anne Hilton is of Nuu chah nulth descent from the Hesquiaht Nation on Vancouver Island. With an extensive career in business, Carol Anne is recognized for her contributions to business and economics, particularly in value creation in Indigenous economies.
Indigenomics It is time to increase the visibility, role, and responsibility of the emerging modern indigenous economy and the people involved. This is the foundation for economic reconciliation. This is Indigenomics. Indigenomics lays out the tenets of the emerging indigenous economy, built around relationships, multigenerational stewardship of resources, and care for all.
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