Sons of Tecumseh Author Event: Sep. 26

Join us Saturday, September 26th at 2PM for a special event with Maurice Switzer! Maurice will be visiting town to talk to us about his book Sons of Tecumseh. The book is dual timeline historical parallel fiction, rooted in fact, deeply researched, and highly educational. He will be here as part of our town's recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and we're very lucky to have him. Hope you can join us!

Also featuring a special guest, Indigenous artist Naomi Peters! The event will be held outside in the Art Alley, surrounded by two murals of Tecumseh by Naomi Peters.

About the Book

Indigenous history repeats itself

The legendary Tecumseh was the first North American Indian leader to attempt to unite tribes and thwart the relentless intrusion of colonial settlement. He died fighting for his cause, having been betrayed by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous allies.

Two centuries later the charismatic Billy Favell is elected National Chief of the Congress of First Nations, Canada's foremost Indigenous political organization.

Peshu Butler, a direct descendant of Tecumseh, is hired as a bodyguard/confidant for the National Chief. He learns that his boss and other First Nations leaders are willing to collude with the federal government and betray the interests of the people they are elected to represent.

At a critical moment, Peshu sees a shooting star flash overhead, like the comet that appeared on the night of Tecumseh's birth. Will it signify the beginning of real change for First Nations or a continuation of their frustrating quest for justice?