# Event Details - **Event Name**: David Treuer: The Savage Mind - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: New York Times bestselling author David Treuer shares his groundbreaking, intimate reckoning with the history of North America.About this EventThe Savage Mind is a seamless blend of memoir, history and reportage, in which Treuer leverages his unique dual perspective as the son of a Holocaust survivor and the first American Indigenous woman judge in the United States to offer an examination of the distinct nature of North American violence.In contrast to the frontier thesis of American history, Treuer contends that frontier violence cannot be defined as an external force, but that it has actually entered the culture and taken root in our very selves.By reckoning with these histories, the book confronts our complicity in either normalizing violence, or blaming it on outside sources, instead of seeing its recurring patterns and contending with its significance.David Treuer speaks with journalist and author Tanya Talaga about The Savage Mind and shares why he chooses to embrace an ultimately hopefully view of the continent.Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.About this event’s guests:David TreuerTanya TalagaRead more:The Savage MindThe Heartbeat of Wounded KneeThe KnowingSeven Fallen Feathers***PLAN YOUR VISIT:Location: Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 2nd floorTime: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.Tickets: Free registration required.Ticket policy: We oversell these events to ensure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Seating first come, first served.Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.***This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.It is also part of our Indigenous Heritage series, generously supported by TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment.***Information Collection Notice: The personal information on this form is collected by the Toronto Public Library under the Public Libraries Act, sections 20(a), 20(c), and 20(d). The information will only be used for event and program registration, delivery and evaluation. Registrants may be contacted to fill out a brief survey following the program. Questions about how the library handles your information can be directed to Answerline staff at answerline@tpl.ca, 416-397-5981, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4W 2G8.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PMDoors Open🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMMain Event: David Treuer in conversation with Brandi Morin🕑: 08:00 PMBook Signing: David Treuer - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/david-treuer-the-savage-mind/100001994687569215 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 6:00 PM - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon - **lat**: 43.6719543 - **long**: -79.38650289999998 - **full address**: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: David Treuer: The Savage Mind - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0dc88d75707dcbef11377860d11f1be823bb50531beb1fd4801402a156dcde10-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787618147 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is David Treuer: The Savage Mind being held? - **A:** David Treuer: The Savage Mind takes place on Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing David Treuer: The Savage Mind? - **A:** David Treuer: The Savage Mind is organized by Toronto Public Library. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Toronto Public Library's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Toronto Public Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Toronto Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** David Treuer: The Savage Mind is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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