The Inconvenient Indian: Book Club

We are so excited to present this brand new book study!  Designed to fit into your existing small groups or book clubs the book is divided into a four-part book club based on Thomas King’s book The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America.

Your sessions will be guided by four videos. Each session’s video will feature a guest speaker touching on some of the key themes of the book, settler-Indigenous relations in North America, and our shared Christian faith. Each session includes discussion questions to prompt further thought and meaningful dialogue.

Supplies Needed

• Copy of Thomas King’s The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America (available in print, ebook, and audio formats)
  • If your group cannot afford to buy the book please contact us at [email protected] as some copies may be available for loan.
• While the videos will guide your sessions participants may want a copy of our print guide.  You can download the digital version below or order a print copy via Faith Alive.  Questions?  Feel free to email us anytime at [email protected]

Workshop Outline 

• Introduction watch this video | https://youtu.be/RKGZiVysxp0 to prepare your group for this study.
• Read the assigned book chapters in advance of your session.
• Watch a video: Starting from session 1, watch the session video separately or together as a group.
• Come together and discuss thoughts and questions from the readings, video, topics, or issues raised. Pause the video as discussion questions come up, or whenever a break to discuss seems necessary. We encourage you to discuss your own questions.
• Close by praying together for settler-Indigenous relations in Canada, as well as for reconciliation and understanding in both the church and society as a whole.