Crow Winter

A moving debut novel by Algonquin Anishinaabe writer Karen McBride, Crow Winter weaves together themes of family, culture, and the resilience of Indigenous identity.

After the death of her father, Hazel Ellis returns home to Spirit Bear Point First Nation seeking comfort and healing. Instead, she finds herself pulled into a powerful struggle between protecting her community’s land and honoring the spiritual teachings passed down through her family. Guided by the trickster crow and the voices of her ancestors, Hazel discovers her strength, her purpose, and the stories that cannot be erased.

This beautifully written novel blends contemporary life with traditional Anishinaabe storytelling, creating a rich narrative about grief, reclamation, and the importance of carrying knowledge forward.

Perfect for readers who love Indigenous literature, Crow Winter is both heart-wrenching and hopeful—a story of one woman finding her way home while protecting the future of her people.