Join the York University Alumni Book Club to read From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way, by author and alumnus Jesse Thistle (BA '15). Connect with hundreds of book lovers from your alumni community to discuss his inspiring and award-winning debut memoir. Then join us for an exclusive chat with the author, which will take place the week of Aug. 18, 2020. Thistle, who identifies as Métis-Cree-Scot, is a York University Ph.D. candidate in history and an assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies. Sign up to the book club for more details, and start reading!

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