Sask. Indigenous Storytelling Month brings author Jessica Johns to North Battleford – saskNOW
Feb 14, 2025
As February marks Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month, Cree author Jessica Johns is set to visit North Battleford on Feb. 26 to share insights from her critically acclaimed novel, Bad Cree, with local audiences.
Johns, a member of Sucker Creek First Nation in Alberta, has received widespread recognition for her debut novel. Bad Cree was shortlisted for the Amazon First Novel Award, won the MacEwan University’s Book of the Year, and is longlisted for the 2024 CBC Canada Reads.
The story follows a young Cree woman whose dreams guide her on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately leading her to confront the lasting impact of violence on her family, community, and the land they cherish.
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