Enjoyed taking my time with this meandering novel. Thanks to ZG Stories for a copy!

This is a memoir but Porter’s slow-moving, reflective prose makes it feel almost poetic. There are 3 main parts she brings together here: the story of her Métis ancestor who experienced Canada’s initial colonial policies and decrease in bison herds firsthand; the story of her brother who was diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia and suffered abuses in a care home; and a story of the changing rivers of this land that both men and the author have travelled through.

While Porter’s own description of the abuses against her brother by those meant to protect him are not detailed, she does include transcripts and clips from news stories and documentaries that provide more graphic accounts. I especially loved the afterword that provided more context on the author’s motivation for telling this story and her choice in format.