Indigenous Book Club Meeting – “There There” by Tommy Orange

Join us for a discussion of Tommy Orange’s powerful debut novel, There There, which follows twelve characters from Native communities, all converging at the Big Oakland Powwow. Through voices like Jacquie Red Feather, Dene Oxendene, and young Orvil, the novel explores the complexities of urban Native American life—grappling with history, identity, and the search for connection.

This poignant and unflinching narrative offers a deep look at the struggles and resilience of Native people in contemporary America, blending themes of beauty, spirituality, sacrifice, and heroism.