Aboriginal history will be told through graphic novels at the Saskatchewan Festival of Words in July.
David Alexander Robertson’s wish to combat racism through education inspired him to begin writing graphic novels and he uses them to reach out to young adults.
The Life of Helen Betty Osborne tells the story of a Cree Aboriginal woman who dreamed of being a teacher but was brutally murdered by four white men.
Roberston, who lives in Winnipeg, is currently writing its sequel Sugar Falls, which explores the residential school system.
During the festival, Robertson will discuss his graphic novel series 7 Generations.
The Pact is the final in the series and was released last week.
“The series looks at the contemporary story of a young First Nations man and delves into how his history and past generations of his family has affected him and looks at different pieces of history and contemporary issues we face today,” Roberston told the Times-Herald.
Read more in a future Times-Herald edition.
