Book Club: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation

Who We Are: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation

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Discussion Questions

  1. What did you initially think of the 4 questions in the book? Do they resonate with you?
  2. How does this book challenge your understanding of Indigenous identity and culture?
  3. What are some of the most powerful or moving stories in the book? Why?
  4. How does the book challenge the reader to embrace an inclusive vision for our shared future?
  5. How does understanding your own origins, both personal and collective, help you understand the "Who We Are?” question?
  6. What are your hopes and aspirations for the future? How do they align with the future that Sinclair envisions in the book’s “Where am I going” question?
  7. What is your purpose in life? How does your purpose connect to the broader questions of reconciliation and social justice?
  8. How does the “who am I” question relate to your identity as a Canadian, an Indigenous person, or a member of a particular community?
  9. What are some of the key takeaways you gained from reading the book? How might these takeaways impact your own actions and perspectives?
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