September 25, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: “The Birthing Tree” by Amanda Peters and “How Settlers Get Away with Murder by Liza Black

Aliet Paul learns traditional sacred birthing practices of her Mi'kmaq through her grandmother. The outside world is changing and drives a wedge between her and her community.

September 25, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: “The Birthing Tree” by Amanda Peters and “How Settlers Get Away with Murder by Liza Black

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Aliet Paul learns traditional sacred birthing practices of her Mi'kmaq through her grandmother.

The outside world is changing and drives a wedge between her and her community.

It is a story of identity, overcoming tragedy and redemption through one's connections to family and culture.

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Aliet Paul learns traditional sacred birthing practices of her Mi'kmaq through her grandmother. The outside world is changing and drives a wedge between her and her community. It is a story of identity, overcoming tragedy and redemption through one's connections to family and culture.

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T he Birthing Tree is Amanda Peters ' (Mi'kmaq) second novel.

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