BEST SELLING AUTHOR 

WRITES BOOK ON THE PEOPLE OF CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION

Curve Lake. Ontario – National bestselling author

Lynda Taneda Dickinson announces the release of her powerful new book, “This Is My Story”: Narra-
tives of Talent and Triumph from Curve Lake First Nation. This moving collection brings together the voices of 22 remarkable individuals whose lives reflect resilience, creativity, and unshakable spirit. From artists
to educators. and entrepreneurs to community leaders and language keepers, these stories capture the heart of a community that has faced hardship yet continues to rise with strength and pride. This book does not shy away from the horrors of colonization and discrimination, but it also illuminates the
triumphs, healing, and cultural revival happening in Curve Lake today “This book is a celebration of identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling,” says Dickinson.

“These voices deserve to be heard – not just within our nation, but across North America and beyond. Every story is a reminder that survival can give way to hope, and hope can be passed from one
generation to the next.”

Readers will encounter deeply moving human narratives like the journey of an entrepreneur, that while healing from a life changing addiction, built a successful business, or the story of Canada’s first elected female
Nirst Nations Chief, Elsie Knott. Elsie  blazed a trail for women in leadership. Together, these accounts form a chorus of courage, creativity, and continuity. Lynda Taneda Dickinson is no stranger to bringing raw and necessary stories to the forefront. She is the author of bestseller Victims of Vanity, a ground breaking book that cemented her reputation as a best selling author. “This Is My Story” turns her attention to celebrating voices too often overlooked, and offers  readers both inspirations and education content. (Lynda has now written a total of five books).

The release arrives at a time when conversations about reconcilation, representation, and resilence are more important than ever. Dickinson’s book does not present these stories as artifacts of the past but as moving legacies to be shared. The book is dedicated to her late pooch Trooper, with special thanks to her ‘special’ friend Ron H.

“This Is My Story”: Narratives of Talent and Triumph from Curve Lake First Nation is available from major retailers, including Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon