Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gift Is in the Making | 2013 | Leanne Betasamosake Simpson | Buy |
| 2 | Three Feathers | 2015 | Leanne Betasamosake Simpson | Buy |
| 3 | Indigenous Writes | 2016 | Leanne Betasamosake Simpson | Buy |
| 4 | Fire Starters | 2016 | Leanne Betasamosake Simpson | Buy |
The Debwe series brings together four books published between 2013 and 2016 that share a commitment to Nishnaabeg storytelling and education. The Gift Is in the Making (2013) retells traditional Nishnaabeg stories for younger readers, while Three Feathers (2015) is a children’s book that explores community and identity. Indigenous Writes (2016) by Chelsea Vowel offers an accessible introduction to key issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada, and Fire Starters (2016) collects writing on Indigenous resistance and resurgence.
The series is published by HighWater Press, which focuses on Indigenous-authored works for educational and general audiences. The name “Debwe,” meaning truth or heart sound in Nishnaabeg, reflects the shared purpose of these books: to pass along Indigenous knowledge through honest, grounded storytelling. The titles vary in format and audience but are connected by their roots in Indigenous intellectual traditions.