Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approaching Fire | 2020 | Michelle Porter | Buy |
| 2 | Scratching River | 2022 | Michelle Porter | Buy |
Michelle Porter’s non-fiction includes Approaching Fire (2020) and Scratching River (2022), both of which explore Metis identity through the lens of place and history. Approaching Fire examines how Indigenous peoples relate to fire and landscape, while Scratching River focuses on a Manitoba waterway central to Metis history.
Both books combine personal reflection with historical research, reflecting Porter’s commitment to understanding how the past shapes present-day Indigenous communities. Her non-fiction is grounded in specific places and stories rather than abstract argument.