Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of December 21, 2015

7 articles in this issue.


Family by Terry Petersen — Cover story fiction family holiday

Jess has only three additional family members; only one of them speaks to her. A connection with her daughter seems as likely as bringing Jess's husband Stan back from the dead. But something even more unexpected than a sudden ice storm is about to happen...

A First Nations Perspective 16 by Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith — Essay column First Nations

It is time to recognize the devastating effects of colonial policies on First Nations peoples. Especially for the children, especially for the future.

Reader, I Read To Him - Part Two by Ron Singer — Fiction pets

Charles has run away. Is it because of what was read to him? Part Two of Three.

DECEMBER 25th by Michael Price — Poem rhymed

"...Light-em-up Santas and look-alike trees, tinsel, wild parties..."

Caroline by Abigail George — Poem unrhymed

"A trinity of sisters..."

Self-awareness by Samantha Terrell — Poem unrhymed

"...and just enough, to cause the questioning soul in us to stir..."

Going Hungry 34 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family money food

Gloria has accepted her role, and Will's, as wage earners. Can their mother?

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