Stepping Up: A Personal Guide to Being an Involved Citizen in a First Nation Community is a 66-page introduction designed to assist First Nation individuals take interest in their communities written by Ojibwe author Jody Kechego. Kechego is from the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and he writes about his personal experiences becoming involved in his community. He discusses how First Nation reserves are funded and how their infrastructure is organized. Other topics include self-determination, committees and volunteer work, running for office, being elected as a councillor, and how family history reflects community history. This encouraging guide offers realistic ideas and practical examples of being an engaged community citizen. The brief history of the development of reserves and the Indian Act is accurately and concisely covered. Recommended for anyone interested in citizenship or wanting to understand reserve politics and self-government.