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Indigenous Picture Books

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I'm Finding My Talk

I'm Finding My Talk

by Thomas, Rebecca

Picture Book - 2019

A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem "I Lost My Talk, " and published simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by Pauline...Show more A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem "I Lost My Talk, " and published simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award-winning spoken-word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second-generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response poem openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism. From sewing regalia to dancing at powow to learning traditional language, I'm Finding My Talk is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young."-- Provided by publisher Show less

A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem "I Lost My Talk, " and published simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by Pauline...Show more A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem "I Lost My Talk, " and published simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award-winning spoken-word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second-generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response poem openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism. From sewing regalia to dancing at powow to learning traditional language, I'm Finding My Talk is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young."-- Provided by publisher Show less

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I Lost My Talk

I Lost My Talk

by Joe, Rita

Picture Book - 2019

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Wolverine and Little Thunder

Wolverine and Little Thunder

An Eel Fishing Story

by Syliboy, Alan

Picture Book - 2019

"From the bestselling creator of The Thundermaker comes another adventure featuring Little Thunder and Wolverine--a trickster, who is strong and fier...Show more "From the bestselling creator of The Thundermaker comes another adventure featuring Little Thunder and Wolverine--a trickster, who is strong and fierce and loyal. The two are best of friends, even though Wolverine can sometimes get them into trouble. Their favourite pastime is eel fishing, whether it's cutting through winter ice with a stone axe or catching eels in traditional stone weirs in the summer. But that all changes one night, when they encounter the giant river eel--the eel that is too big to catch. The eel that hunts people! At once a universal story of friendship and problem-solving, Wolverine and Little Thunder is a contemporary invocation of traditional Mi'kmaw knowledge, reinforcing the importance of the relationship between the Mi'kmaq and eel, a dependable year-round food source traditionally offered to Glooscap, the Creator, for a successful hunt." Show less

"From the bestselling creator of The Thundermaker comes another adventure featuring Little Thunder and Wolverine--a trickster, who is strong and fier...Show more "From the bestselling creator of The Thundermaker comes another adventure featuring Little Thunder and Wolverine--a trickster, who is strong and fierce and loyal. The two are best of friends, even though Wolverine can sometimes get them into trouble. Their favourite pastime is eel fishing, whether it's cutting through winter ice with a stone axe or catching eels in traditional stone weirs in the summer. But that all changes one night, when they encounter the giant river eel--the eel that is too big to catch. The eel that hunts people! At once a universal story of friendship and problem-solving, Wolverine and Little Thunder is a contemporary invocation of traditional Mi'kmaw knowledge, reinforcing the importance of the relationship between the Mi'kmaq and eel, a dependable year-round food source traditionally offered to Glooscap, the Creator, for a successful hunt." Show less

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Kaqtukowa'tekete'w

Kaqtukowa'tekete'w

The Thundermaker

by Syliboy, Alan

Picture Book - 2018

Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy's The Thundermaker is based on Alan's spectacular mixed-media exhibit of the same name. In the book, Big Thunder teaches his s...Show more Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy's The Thundermaker is based on Alan's spectacular mixed-media exhibit of the same name. In the book, Big Thunder teaches his son, Little Thunder, about the important responsibility he has making thunder for his people. Little Thunder learns about his Mi'kmaw identity through his father's teachings and his mother's traditional stories. Syliboy's spectacular, vibrant artwork brings the story of Little Thunder to vivid life. (Mi'Kmaw and English bilingual edition) Show less

Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy's The Thundermaker is based on Alan's spectacular mixed-media exhibit of the same name. In the book, Big Thunder teaches his s...Show more Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy's The Thundermaker is based on Alan's spectacular mixed-media exhibit of the same name. In the book, Big Thunder teaches his son, Little Thunder, about the important responsibility he has making thunder for his people. Little Thunder learns about his Mi'kmaw identity through his father's teachings and his mother's traditional stories. Syliboy's spectacular, vibrant artwork brings the story of Little Thunder to vivid life. (Mi'Kmaw and English bilingual edition) Show less

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The Thundermaker

The Thundermaker

by Syliboy, Alan

Picture Book - 2015

A young Mi'kmaw boy, Little Thunder, learns the importance of responsibility as his father teaches him, and then passes on, the role of Thundermaker. A young Mi'kmaw boy, Little Thunder, learns the importance of responsibility as his father teaches him, and then passes on, the role of Thundermaker. Show less

A young Mi'kmaw boy, Little Thunder, learns the importance of responsibility as his father teaches him, and then passes on, the role of Thundermaker. A young Mi'kmaw boy, Little Thunder, learns the importance of responsibility as his father teaches him, and then passes on, the role of Thundermaker. Show less

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Thunder Boy Jr

Thunder Boy Jr

by Alexie, Sherman

Picture Book - 2016

Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be L...Show more Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.But just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name...a name that is sure to light up the sky. Show less

Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be L...Show more Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.But just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost, he and his dad pick the perfect name...a name that is sure to light up the sky. Show less

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Mon nom est Tonnerre

Mon nom est Tonnerre

by Alexie, Sherman

Picture Book - 2017

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Swift Fox All Along

Swift Fox All Along

by Thomas, Rebecca

Picture Book - 2020

"What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks h...Show more "What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that Mi'kmaq is who she is from her eyes to her toes, Swift Fox doesn't understand what that means. Her family welcomes her with smiles and hugs, but when it's time to smudge and everyone else knows how, Swift Fox feels even more like she doesn't belong. Then she meets her cousin Sully and realizes that she's not the only one who's unsure--and she may even be the one to teach him something about what being Mi'kmaq means. Based on the author's own experience, with striking illustrations by Maya McKibbin, A Long Way to a New Place is a poignant story about identity and belonging that is at once personal and universally resonant. Show less

"What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks h...Show more "What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that Mi'kmaq is who she is from her eyes to her toes, Swift Fox doesn't understand what that means. Her family welcomes her with smiles and hugs, but when it's time to smudge and everyone else knows how, Swift Fox feels even more like she doesn't belong. Then she meets her cousin Sully and realizes that she's not the only one who's unsure--and she may even be the one to teach him something about what being Mi'kmaq means. Based on the author's own experience, with striking illustrations by Maya McKibbin, A Long Way to a New Place is a poignant story about identity and belonging that is at once personal and universally resonant. Show less

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I Sang You Down From the Stars

I Sang You Down From the Stars

by Spillett-Sumner, Tasha

Picture Book - 2021

I loved you before I met you./ Before I held you in my arms,/ I sang you down from the stars," begins Spillett-Sumner's gentle tale, which shares, pe...Show more I loved you before I met you./ Before I held you in my arms,/ I sang you down from the stars," begins Spillett-Sumner's gentle tale, which shares, per an author's note, "the traditional understanding of my Nation, the Inniniwak, and many other Indigenous peoples globally: that babies choose their parents." As an Indigenous woman sings to the sky, a shooting star leads her to a white eagle feather, beginning her journey to create a "sacred medicine bundle" for her unborn child that's filled with items from nature--a feather, sage and cedar, a "star blanket," and a smooth stone from the river. When the child arrives, she relays how these items will keep the baby connected to their Native identity. Show less

I loved you before I met you./ Before I held you in my arms,/ I sang you down from the stars," begins Spillett-Sumner's gentle tale, which shares, pe...Show more I loved you before I met you./ Before I held you in my arms,/ I sang you down from the stars," begins Spillett-Sumner's gentle tale, which shares, per an author's note, "the traditional understanding of my Nation, the Inniniwak, and many other Indigenous peoples globally: that babies choose their parents." As an Indigenous woman sings to the sky, a shooting star leads her to a white eagle feather, beginning her journey to create a "sacred medicine bundle" for her unborn child that's filled with items from nature--a feather, sage and cedar, a "star blanket," and a smooth stone from the river. When the child arrives, she relays how these items will keep the baby connected to their Native identity. Show less

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On the Trapline

On the Trapline

by Robertson, David

Picture Book - 2021

A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, an...Show more A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now." Show less

A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, an...Show more A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now." Show less

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The Gathering

The Gathering

by Meuse, Theresa

Picture Book - 2018

Alex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting ...Show more Alex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting Elders along the way, they learn about traditional Mi'kmaw culture: the sacred fire, drumming, tanning and moccasin decorating, basket-and canoe-making, and enjoy a Mi'kmaw feast. Most importantly, Alex finds her voice in the talking circle"--Dust jacket Show less

Alex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting ...Show more Alex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting Elders along the way, they learn about traditional Mi'kmaw culture: the sacred fire, drumming, tanning and moccasin decorating, basket-and canoe-making, and enjoy a Mi'kmaw feast. Most importantly, Alex finds her voice in the talking circle"--Dust jacket Show less

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I Am Birch

I Am Birch

by Kelley, Scott

Picture Book - 2018

A birch tree is an unlikely champion and protector of the forest in this story inspired by Gluskap, the heroic and kind-hearted figure of Wabanaki legends...Show more A birch tree is an unlikely champion and protector of the forest in this story inspired by Gluskap, the heroic and kind-hearted figure of Wabanaki legends. As rumors of coming cold and darkness spread through the woods, chaos and fear grow. In a panic to collect and store food, the animals do damage to their very homes. The birch, now only a stump, remains firmly rooted and, with the wisdom and dry humor that only a stump can possess, helps the animals put their fears to rest. Acclaimed fine art painter Scott Kelley used his portraits of Wabanaki tribal elders as a springboard for the extraordinary paintings that make this a children's book like no other Show less

A birch tree is an unlikely champion and protector of the forest in this story inspired by Gluskap, the heroic and kind-hearted figure of Wabanaki legends...Show more A birch tree is an unlikely champion and protector of the forest in this story inspired by Gluskap, the heroic and kind-hearted figure of Wabanaki legends. As rumors of coming cold and darkness spread through the woods, chaos and fear grow. In a panic to collect and store food, the animals do damage to their very homes. The birch, now only a stump, remains firmly rooted and, with the wisdom and dry humor that only a stump can possess, helps the animals put their fears to rest. Acclaimed fine art painter Scott Kelley used his portraits of Wabanaki tribal elders as a springboard for the extraordinary paintings that make this a children's book like no other Show less

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Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox

Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox

by Daniel, Danielle

Picture Book - 2015

In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beav...Show more In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book. Show less

In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beav...Show more In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book. Show less

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Nibi emosaawdang

Nibi emosaawdang

by Robertson, Joanne

Picture Book - 2019

A translation of The Water Walker into Anishinaabemowin. The book contains both Anishinaabemowin and English. The Water Walker is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water."-- A translation of The Water Walker into Anishinaabemowin. The book contains both Anishinaabemowin and English. The Water Walker is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water."-- Show less

A translation of The Water Walker into Anishinaabemowin. The book contains both Anishinaabemowin and English. The Water Walker is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water."-- A translation of The Water Walker into Anishinaabemowin. The book contains both Anishinaabemowin and English. The Water Walker is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water."-- Show less

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Come, Walk With Me

Come, Walk With Me

by Julian, Nyanza

Picture Book - 2020

This book is a journey through my Mi'kmaq culture. Learn with me about the Seven Sacred Teachings. from members of my tribe who have positively influenced...Show more This book is a journey through my Mi'kmaq culture. Learn with me about the Seven Sacred Teachings. from members of my tribe who have positively influenced my life. These sacred teachings are a part of our everyday lives as Mi'kmaq people - and can be seen almost anywhere, all you have to do is look around with a different perspective. I hope you can learn something from our Mi'kmaq culture within the confines of these pages and walk on a short journey with me. Show less

This book is a journey through my Mi'kmaq culture. Learn with me about the Seven Sacred Teachings. from members of my tribe who have positively influenced...Show more This book is a journey through my Mi'kmaq culture. Learn with me about the Seven Sacred Teachings. from members of my tribe who have positively influenced my life. These sacred teachings are a part of our everyday lives as Mi'kmaq people - and can be seen almost anywhere, all you have to do is look around with a different perspective. I hope you can learn something from our Mi'kmaq culture within the confines of these pages and walk on a short journey with me. Show less

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Powwow Day

Powwow Day

by Sorell, Traci

Picture Book - 2022

Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sister...Show more Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration--but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again. Show less

Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sister...Show more Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration--but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again. Show less

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We Dream Medicine Dreams

We Dream Medicine Dreams

by Boivin, Lisa

Picture Book - 2021

"When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Cari...Show more "When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Caribou, and Wolf all have teachings to share to help us live a good life. But when Grampa gets sick and falls into a coma, the little girl must lean on his teachings as she learns to say goodbye." Show less

"When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Cari...Show more "When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Caribou, and Wolf all have teachings to share to help us live a good life. But when Grampa gets sick and falls into a coma, the little girl must lean on his teachings as she learns to say goodbye." Show less

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Mii Maanda Ezhi-gkendmaanh

Mii Maanda Ezhi-gkendmaanh

Niibing, Dgwaagig, Bboong, Mnookmig Dbaadjigaade Maanpii Mzin'igning = This Is How I Know : A Book About the Seasons

by Luby, Brittany

Picture Book - 2021

In this lyrical story-poem, written in Anishinaabemowin and English, a child and grandmother explore their surroundings, taking pleasure in the familiar s...Show more In this lyrical story-poem, written in Anishinaabemowin and English, a child and grandmother explore their surroundings, taking pleasure in the familiar sights that each new season brings. We accompany them through warm summer days full of wildflowers, bees and blueberries, then fall, when bears feast before hibernation and forest mushrooms are ripe for harvest. Winter mornings begin in darkness as deer, mice and other animals search for food, while spring brings green shoots poking through melting snow and the chirping of peepers. Show less

In this lyrical story-poem, written in Anishinaabemowin and English, a child and grandmother explore their surroundings, taking pleasure in the familiar s...Show more In this lyrical story-poem, written in Anishinaabemowin and English, a child and grandmother explore their surroundings, taking pleasure in the familiar sights that each new season brings. We accompany them through warm summer days full of wildflowers, bees and blueberries, then fall, when bears feast before hibernation and forest mushrooms are ripe for harvest. Winter mornings begin in darkness as deer, mice and other animals search for food, while spring brings green shoots poking through melting snow and the chirping of peepers. Show less

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Nuttah & Kitchi

Nuttah & Kitchi

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration!

by Samatte, Sandra

Book - 2020

Come celebrate and explore with Nuttah and Kitchi on June 21st, the first day of summer as they experience all the exciting fun-filled activities and events that take place on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Come celebrate and explore with Nuttah and Kitchi on June 21st, the first day of summer as they experience all the exciting fun-filled activities and events that take place on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Show less

Come celebrate and explore with Nuttah and Kitchi on June 21st, the first day of summer as they experience all the exciting fun-filled activities and events that take place on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Come celebrate and explore with Nuttah and Kitchi on June 21st, the first day of summer as they experience all the exciting fun-filled activities and events that take place on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Show less

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The Train

The Train

by Callaghan, Jodie

Picture Book - 2020

A fiction picture book about residential schools. Author Jodie Callaghan worked as a journalist at the time of the Canadian government's apology for the r...Show more A fiction picture book about residential schools. Author Jodie Callaghan worked as a journalist at the time of the Canadian government's apology for the residential school system. She took inspiration for this book from her conversations with survivors-- including her own grandmother's experience at Indian day school, and memories shared with her by a man she interviewed by the train tracks that transported children to residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Jodie's story for The Train was first recognized as the winner of the Mi'gmaq Writer's Award in 2009, a contest organized by the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat to encourage and develop Mi'gmaq storytellers. Show less

A fiction picture book about residential schools. Author Jodie Callaghan worked as a journalist at the time of the Canadian government's apology for the r...Show more A fiction picture book about residential schools. Author Jodie Callaghan worked as a journalist at the time of the Canadian government's apology for the residential school system. She took inspiration for this book from her conversations with survivors-- including her own grandmother's experience at Indian day school, and memories shared with her by a man she interviewed by the train tracks that transported children to residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Jodie's story for The Train was first recognized as the winner of the Mi'gmaq Writer's Award in 2009, a contest organized by the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat to encourage and develop Mi'gmaq storytellers. Show less

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Stand Like A Cedar

Stand Like A Cedar

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Picture Book - 2020

Children go for a walk in the woods with their elders and discover the animals of British Columbia, their names in the Nłeʔkepmxcín or Halq'emeylem languages, and the teachings they have for us." Children go for a walk in the woods with their elders and discover the animals of British Columbia, their names in the Nłeʔkepmxcín or Halq'emeylem languages, and the teachings they have for us." Show less

Children go for a walk in the woods with their elders and discover the animals of British Columbia, their names in the Nłeʔkepmxcín or Halq'emeylem languages, and the teachings they have for us." Children go for a walk in the woods with their elders and discover the animals of British Columbia, their names in the Nłeʔkepmxcín or Halq'emeylem languages, and the teachings they have for us." Show less

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Tout petit toi

Tout petit toi

by Van Camp, Richard

Picture Book - 2020

Richard Van Camp, reconnu à travers le monde à titre de conteur et d'auteur des ouvrages à succès Welcome Song for Baby et We Sang You Home, s'est associé...Show more Richard Van Camp, reconnu à travers le monde à titre de conteur et d'auteur des ouvrages à succès Welcome Song for Baby et We Sang You Home, s'est associé à la grande illustratrice Julie Flett. Cet album cartonné destiné aux bébés et aux bambins rend hommage, avec tendresse, à l'enfant à l'intérieur de chacun. Grâce à ses illustrations contemporaines adorables, Tout petit toi est un ouvrage parfait pour être regardé, lu à voix haute ou même chanté à tous les petits qui vous entourent? ou qui partageront votre vie bientôt! Show less

Richard Van Camp, reconnu à travers le monde à titre de conteur et d'auteur des ouvrages à succès Welcome Song for Baby et We Sang You Home, s'est associé...Show more Richard Van Camp, reconnu à travers le monde à titre de conteur et d'auteur des ouvrages à succès Welcome Song for Baby et We Sang You Home, s'est associé à la grande illustratrice Julie Flett. Cet album cartonné destiné aux bébés et aux bambins rend hommage, avec tendresse, à l'enfant à l'intérieur de chacun. Grâce à ses illustrations contemporaines adorables, Tout petit toi est un ouvrage parfait pour être regardé, lu à voix haute ou même chanté à tous les petits qui vous entourent? ou qui partageront votre vie bientôt! Show less

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Encounter

Encounter

by Luby, Brittany

Picture Book - 2019

"Two people navigate their differences with curiosity and openness in this stunning picture book that imagines the first meeting between an Indigenou...Show more "Two people navigate their differences with curiosity and openness in this stunning picture book that imagines the first meeting between an Indigenous fisher and a European sailor. Based on an actual journal entry by French explorer Jacques Cartier from his first expedition to North America in July 1534, this story imagines the first encounter between a European sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As the two navigate their differences (language, dress, food) with curiosity, the natural world around them notes their similarities. The seagull observes their like shadows, the mosquito notes their equally appealing blood, the mouse enjoys the crumbs both people leave behind. This story explores how encounters can create community and celebrates varying perspectives and the natural world. It is at once specific and universal. It's a story based on a primary document and historical research, but it is in equal measure beautifully imagined. It makes room for us to recognize our differences while celebrating our shared humanity." Show less

"Two people navigate their differences with curiosity and openness in this stunning picture book that imagines the first meeting between an Indigenou...Show more "Two people navigate their differences with curiosity and openness in this stunning picture book that imagines the first meeting between an Indigenous fisher and a European sailor. Based on an actual journal entry by French explorer Jacques Cartier from his first expedition to North America in July 1534, this story imagines the first encounter between a European sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As the two navigate their differences (language, dress, food) with curiosity, the natural world around them notes their similarities. The seagull observes their like shadows, the mosquito notes their equally appealing blood, the mouse enjoys the crumbs both people leave behind. This story explores how encounters can create community and celebrates varying perspectives and the natural world. It is at once specific and universal. It's a story based on a primary document and historical research, but it is in equal measure beautifully imagined. It makes room for us to recognize our differences while celebrating our shared humanity." Show less

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When We Had Sled Dogs

When We Had Sled Dogs

A Story From the Trapline = ācimowin Ohci Wanihikīskanāhk

by Tremblay, Ida

Picture Book - 2019

Takes readers young and old on a journey into the past when dog teams were part of the traditional way of life in Northern Saskatchewan. Inspired by Elder...Show more Takes readers young and old on a journey into the past when dog teams were part of the traditional way of life in Northern Saskatchewan. Inspired by Elder Ida Tremblay's childhood memories, and told in English with Woodland Cree words and phrases, the story follows the seasonal cycle of trapline life. Includes a pronunciation guide at the back of the book. Show less

Takes readers young and old on a journey into the past when dog teams were part of the traditional way of life in Northern Saskatchewan. Inspired by Elder...Show more Takes readers young and old on a journey into the past when dog teams were part of the traditional way of life in Northern Saskatchewan. Inspired by Elder Ida Tremblay's childhood memories, and told in English with Woodland Cree words and phrases, the story follows the seasonal cycle of trapline life. Includes a pronunciation guide at the back of the book. Show less

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Nibi's Water Song

Nibi's Water Song

by Tenasco, Sunshine

Picture Book - 2019

Nibi is an Indigenous girl on the search for clean water to drink. Though she is faced with repeated obstacles, Nibi's joyful and determined energy become...Show more Nibi is an Indigenous girl on the search for clean water to drink. Though she is faced with repeated obstacles, Nibi's joyful and determined energy become a catalyst for change and action as her community, and in widening circles, the country and government rally around her to make clean drinking water available for all. There is a strong underlying message that even when a problem seems too large to face, every bit that everyone does helps. And inaction is not an option." Show less

Nibi is an Indigenous girl on the search for clean water to drink. Though she is faced with repeated obstacles, Nibi's joyful and determined energy become...Show more Nibi is an Indigenous girl on the search for clean water to drink. Though she is faced with repeated obstacles, Nibi's joyful and determined energy become a catalyst for change and action as her community, and in widening circles, the country and government rally around her to make clean drinking water available for all. There is a strong underlying message that even when a problem seems too large to face, every bit that everyone does helps. And inaction is not an option." Show less

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