b'MEDIUMS: INDIGENOUS VOICES IN MEDIAESSENTIAL READS AND MUSIC BY INDIGENOUS AUTHORS AND STORYTELLERS BY ASHLEY ALBERTBOOKColdby Drew Hayden TaylorDrew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway author, playwright and storyteller from Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario. In his works, he pushes the boundaries of what is considered Indigenous literature. He has won many awards over the years, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Ontario Premiers Award for Creative Arts and Design. Released in 2024, Cold is Taylors newest novel, blending thriller, murder mystery and horror with humor and spectacle. The novel begins with a tragic plane crash, leaving two women stranded. It follows Elmore Trent, Paul North and Detective Ruby Birch as their lives intertwine amidst gruesome murders and hidden connections. Fabiola Halan, a plane crash survivor turned famous author, adds to the intrigue. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that someone or something is hunting them all.Author photo credit:Taylors intricate cast and pulse-pounding narrative make this a captivating read Sarah Cornwaite. while never losing the ability to make you laugh. The novel has been longlisted for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, and was one of Kobos top horror books of 2024.UPCOMING EVENTSFirst Nations Community Wellness Conference at theAUGUST 19-21, 2025Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, OntarioOCTOBER 2-3, 2025First Nations Early Learning and Child Care Conference in Toronto, OntarioFall Chiefs Assembly at the Delta Hotel Toronto AirportNOVEMBER 18-20, 2025in Toronto, OntarioJUNE 16-18, 2026 2026 Annual Chiefs Assembly in Rama, OntarioFor more information about upcoming events, please visit chiefsmeeting.com or stay tuned to the @ChiefsofOntario social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Bluesky.42l I ssue1 2025C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne'