James Bartleman is the former lieutenant governor of Ontario and the bestselling author of the novels
As Long as the Rivers Flow and
The Redemption of Oscar Wolf. A member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, he is also a retired ambassador, an officer of the Order of Canada, and winner of the Aboriginal Achievement Award. He lives in Perth, Ontario.
James Bartleman is the former lieutenant governor of Ontario and the bestselling author of the novels As Long as the Rivers Flow and The Redemption of Oscar Wolf. A member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, he is also a retired ambassador, an officer of the Order of Canada, and winner of the Aboriginal Achievement Award. He lives in Perth, Ontario.
Forces us to confront uncomfortable truths as we seek a path to reconciliation. (Alan Bowker, author of A Time Such as There Never Was Before)
Bartleman’s strength as a writer is his compassion. He respects each of his characters and sets the stage for real-world discussions of Canada’s past, present, and future. (Publishers Weekly)
As Bartleman succeeded in educating me on this grim piece of history, A Matter of Conscience is a moving piece of literature and a must-read. (Underrated Reads blog)
Graphically brings alive the horrific consequences of the removal of Indigenous children from their families and communities. (Professor Donald Smith, co-editor of Aboriginal Ontario)
The novel may serve as an accessible entry point for readers interested in learning about this traumatic chapter in North American history. (Booklist)
James Bartleman, a First Nation person himself, writes movingly ... about the tragic reality of misogynistic racism and violence against Indigenous women and girls. (Sharon Stinson Henry, Chief of Chippewas of Rama First Nation, 2000-2014)