Book Discussion Group: Five Little Indians - Michelle Good

Five Little Indians follows five Indigenous survivors of Canada’s residential school system as they try to rebuild their lives in Vancouver. Despite their different paths, Kenny, Lucy, Howie, Clara, and Maisie continue to struggle with the trauma of their childhood experiences.

Michelle Good explores the lasting effects of institutionalized abuse, cultural displacement, racism, and intergenerational trauma, while highlighting the importance of friendship, community, cultural identity, and healing.

The novel raises important questions about survival, justice, and resilience, offering an intimate look at the lives of those affected by Canada’s residential school system.