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Series: Social and Economic StudiesA Long JourneyResidential Schools in Labrador and NewfoundlandPaperback
Andrea Procter9781894725644
$29.95SOCIAL SCIENCE
Sep 21, 2020
Left out of the national apology and reconciliation process begun in 2008, survivors of residential schools in Labrador and Newfoundland received a formal apology from the Canadian government in 2017. This recognition finally brought them into the circle of residential school survivors across Canada, and acknowledged their experiences as similarly painful and traumatic. For years, the story of residential schools has been told by the authorities who ran them. A Long Journey helps redress this imbalance by listening closely to the accounts of fo... + Read More
Series: BirdsongHardcover
Julie Flett9781771644730
$22.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8
Sep 30, 2019
A tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations.When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationsh... + Read More
2020 Raymond Souster Award Longlist * 2021 Gerald Lampert Memorial Award Shortlist * 2021 Indigenous Voices Awards Shortlist Poems about a young two-spirit Indigenous man moving through shadow and trauma toward strength and awareness. Bones, Tyler Pennock's wise and arresting debut, is about the ways we process the traumas of our past, and about how often these experiences eliminate moments of softness and gentleness. Here, the poems journey inward, guided by the world of dreams, seeking memories of a loving sister lost beneath layers of traged... + Read More
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Series: Clinging to BonePaperback
Garry Gottfriedson9781553805625
$17.95POETRY
May 01, 2019
Garry Gottfriedson's Clinging to Bone digs into the marrow, heart and soul of the human condition. Looking deeply into the Secwepemc (Shuswap) world of today, he examines betrayal, grief, love and survival. He states, "the broken winged sparrows are lost in flight, surviving starvation in the empty belly of wind." In "Foreigner" he describes how "my skin is the scent of Secwepemcúlucw / a rez Indian, a foreigner / in my own homeland / can you imagine that?" (where "Secwepemcúlucw" means land of the Shuswap). But he also sees humour in the very ... + Read More
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Series: Indigenous Life in Canada: Past, Present, Future (Coast 2 Coast 2 Coast)Cultural AppropriationHardcover
Heather C. Hudak9781773086026
$30.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 5 - 6
Sep 01, 2019
Readers will learn how cultural appropriation is disrespectful to Indigenous Peoples.
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Series: Devil in the WoodsPaperback
D.A. Lockhart9781771315098
$20.00POETRY
Sep 01, 2019
A collection of letter and prayer poems in which an Indigenous speaker engages with non-Indigenous famous Canadians. D.A. Lockhart's stunning and subversive fourth collection gives us the words, thoughts, and experiences of an Anishinaabe guy from Central Ontario and the manner in which he interacts with central aspects and icons of settler Canadian culture. Riffing off Richard Hugo's 31 Letters and 13 Dreams, the work utilizes contemporary Indigenous poetics to carve out space for often ignored voices in dominant Canadian discourse (and in par... + Read More
The fourth book in this colourful and unique series introduces twenty-two basic words in English, French, and Cree relating to familiar people at home and in the community. Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone. Playful and bold, this dynamic series will educate and entertain preschoolers, parents, and teachers alike. In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, making these some of the most dynamic and u... + Read More
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Series: Orca SoundingsDreaming in ColorPaperback
Melanie Florence9781459825864
$10.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Sep 22, 2020
Jennifer McCaffrey has been working hard on her art for years and is thrilled when she is accepted to a prestigious art school. The school is everything she always thought it would be, mostly. There is one group of kids who seem to resent her and say she only got in because of her skin color. Jen, who loves to create new pieces of artwork that incorporate her Indigenous heritage, finds herself a target when the group tells her to stop being “so Indian”. The night before the big art show at school, Jen’s beading art project is defaced. Jen has t... + Read More
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Series: EatenonhaNative Roots of Modern DemocracyHardcover
Georges Sioui9780773556393
$40.95SOCIAL SCIENCE
Sep 12, 2019
Eatenonha is the Wendat word for love and respect for the Earth and Mother Nature. For many Native peoples and newcomers to North America, Canada is a motherland, an Eatenonha - a land in which all can and should feel included, valued, and celebrated. In Eatenonha Georges Sioui presents the history of a group of Wendat known as the Seawi Clan and reveals the deepest, most honoured secrets possessed by his people, by all people who are Indigenous, and by those who understand and respect Indigenous ways of thinking and living. Providing a glimpse... + Read More
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Series: First Nations Self-Government17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief’s Thoughts on SolutionsPaperback
Leroy Wolf Collar9781550598216
$24.95SOCIAL SCIENCE
Jan 13, 2020
Indigenous Peoples in Canada are continuing to assert their right to self-determination in this era of reconciliation. While dozens of Indigenous communities have signed varying forms of self-government agreements with the federal government, Indigenous Nations still face many obstacles along the path to true self-determination. As a former Chief of Siksika Nation in southern Alberta, Leroy Wolf Collar dealt with many of the same problems other Indigenous Nations face across the country. From serious housing shortages to the lack of opportuniti... + Read More
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Series: Gifts from RavenHardcover
Jaadee Kung9781989122198
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6
Sep 01, 2019
In this books the author Kung Jaadee shares with us that we have each received a special gift from Raven. That gift is our special talent or passion to share with the world. Suggested for ages 4-6
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Series: Hey Little RockabyeA Lullaby for Pet AdoptionHardcover
Buffy Sainte-Marie9781771644822
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
May 12, 2020
Young and old alike will cheer and sing along with this heartfelt picture book about pet adoption based on a new song by Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.In this tender and moving picture book, a puppy is looking for someone to love him. Will the girl who rescues him convince her parents to let her keep the little dog? Buffy Sainte-Marie advocates “putting the songs to work” and, like her other lyrics, Hey Little Rockabye conveys an important message about finding love and acceptance. Brought to life in charming illust... + Read More
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Series: How I SurvivedFour Nights on the IceEnglish EditionHardcover
Serapio Ittusardjuat9781772272727
$18.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) exact 12
Oct 06, 2020
After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four nights spent on the open sea ice—with few supplies and no water—shows young readers the determination and strength necessary to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, even when the worst occurs.
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Series: I Lost My TalkHardcover
Rita Joe9781771088107
$22.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9
Oct 31, 2019
I lost my talk The talk you took away When I was a little girl At Shubenacadie school. One of Rita Joe's most influential poems, "I Lost My Talk" tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. An often quoted piece in this era of truth and reconciliation, Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite its attempted eradication. A companion book to the simultaneously published I'm Finding My Tal... + Read More
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Series: I'm Finding My TalkHardcover
Rebecca Thomas9781771088114
$22.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9
Oct 31, 2019
I'm finding my talk And it may take some time, But I'm learning to speak In a language that's mine. 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 ... + Read More
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Series: If I Go MissingHardcover
Brianna Jonnie9781459414518
$24.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18
Dec 03, 2019
Combining graphic fiction and non-fiction, this young adult graphic novel serves as a window into one of the unique dangers of being an Indigenous teen in Canada today. The text of the book is derived from excerpts of a letter written to the Winnipeg Chief of Police by fourteen-year-old Brianna Jonnie — a letter that went viral and was also the basis of a documentary film. In her letter, Jonnie calls out the authorities for neglecting to immediately investigate missing Indigenous people and urges them to "not treat me as the Indigenous person ... + Read More
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Series: If You Want to Visit a Sea GardenHardcover
Kay Weisman9781554989706
$18.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8
Sep 01, 2020
Discover the wonder of ancient sea gardens on the Northwest Coast Sea gardens have been created by First Peoples on the Northwest coast for more than three thousand years. These gardens consist of stone reefs that are constructed at the lowest tide line, encouraging the growth of clams and other marine life on the gently sloped beach. This lyrical story follows a young child and an older family member who set out to visit a sea garden early one morning, as the lowest tides often occur at dawn. After anchoring their boat, they explore the beach,... + Read More
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Series: In Our Own Aboriginal Voice 2A collection of Indigenous authors & artists in CanadaPaperback
Michael Calvert9780994730299
$18.95FICTION
Dec 31, 2019
In Our Own Aboriginal Voice 2 is a powerful collection of short fiction, non-fiction, personal essay, poetry, and original Indigenous artwork by Indigenous authors and artists from across Canada. Featuring the work of established authors such as the late Connie Fife, and up-and-coming Aboriginal authors to watch out for (according to CBC Books) Joanne Arnott, Michelle Sylliboy, and Dennis Saddleman, as well as emerging writers from across Canada who shine a light on the lives of Indigenous Peoples living in Canada. The Indigenous selection com... + Read More
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Series: Indigenous RelationsInsights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a RealityPaperback
Bob Joseph9781989025642
$19.95SOCIAL SCIENCE
May 09, 2019
A timely sequel to the bestselling 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act - and an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to work more effectively with Indigenous Peoples.We are all treaty people. But what are the everyday impacts of treaties, and how can we effectively work toward reconciliation if we're worried our words and actions will unintentionally cause harm?Hereditary chief and leading Indigenous relations trainer Bob Joseph is your guide to respecting cultural differences and improving your personal relationships and business in... + Read More
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Series: InquiriesPaperback
Michelle Porter9781550817928
$19.95POETRY
Jun 30, 2019
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 PAT LOWTHER MEMORIAL AWARD** **LONGLISTED FOR THE MIRAMICHI READER'S 'THE VERY BEST!' BOOK AWARD** In poems that risk the comingling of anger and elegy, poetry and documentation, humour and the dark spectre of poverty, Michelle Porter’s Inquiries oscillates at its edges, and amplifies the presence of human strength as it keeps company with our enigmatic and ever-present nemeses. This is a startling debut where the line between reality and reality television blurs, where a simple trip to the grocery store unifies mot... + Read More
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Series: Iron PeggyPaperback
Marie Clements9781772012538
$16.95DRAMA
Jun 25, 2020
Peg is struggling for survival at her boarding school. Three über-cool “it” girls take aim at Peg and make her life utterly miserable. When her beloved Grandmother dies she just wants to disappear. Then an unexpected gift arrives; inside it, Peg finds three cast-iron Canadian soldiers. In despair, she throws them against the floor. How can they help her? They are so small, and the girls’ shadow is so big. But, miraculously, the toys come to life as Indigenous snipers from World War I, just in time to wage an epic battle against the girls. A pow... + Read More
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Series: J'ai le cœur rempli de bonheurHardcover
Monique Gray Smith9781459825345
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 19, 2020
Qu’est-ce qui te remplit le cœur de bonheur ? Le soleil sur ton visage ? L’odeur de la banique qui cuit au four ? Tenir la main d’une personne que tu aimes ? Ce magnifique album cartonné, illustré par la talentueuse artiste Julie Flett, rappelle aux petits et aux grands de penser aux moments de la vie qui leur apportent de la joie et d’en profiter. La conférencière et autrice de réputation internationale Monique Gray Smith a écrit J’ai le cœur rempli de bonheur pour soutenir le bien-être des enfants et des familles autochtones, et pour encour... + Read More
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Series: JujijkMi'kmaw InsectsPaperback
Gerald Gloade9781771087575
$10.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9
Jun 26, 2019
The English language is noun-based, referring to people, places, and things. Jujijk, an illustrated bilingual guide to bugs and insects in Atlantic Canada, showcases the beautiful verb-based Mi'kmaw language. Featuring vibrant artwork and concise, fascinating descriptions, Jujijk will have you searching out "the one that looks like a little owl" (moth) and "the one that sings before she bites you" (mosquito). Created to promote and preserve the Mi'kmaw language, this book includes a pronunciation guide, a Mi'kmaw-English matching game, and an ... + Read More
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Series: KamikKamik Takes the LeadEnglish EditionPaperback
Darryl Baker9781772272666
$13.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Apr 07, 2020
Jake and Kamik are finally ready to run their first dog sled race with a full team! But there is a lot to do to prepare, and Jake must follow his uncle’s lead if he and his dogs are going to be ready for the early spring race. Kamik Takes the Lead is the fourth installment in the Kamik series of books following Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story, Kamik’s First Sled, and Kamik Joins the Pack. Books in this series share traditional dog-rearing practices and dog-training techniques from the remote community of Arviat, Nunavut, through the life memories ... + Read More
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Series: KamloopaAn Indigenous Matriarch Story1st editionPaperback
Kim Senklip Harvey9781772012422
$16.95DRAMA
Oct 27, 2019
TIME: All.SPACE: The Multiverse.Come along for the ride to Kamloopa, the largest Powwow on the West Coast. This high-energy Indigenous matriarchal story follows two urban Indigenous sisters and a lawless Trickster who face our postcolonial world head-on as they come to terms with what it means to honour who they are and where they come from. But how to go about discovering yourself when Christopher Columbus allegedly already did that? Bear witness to the courage of these women as they turn to their Ancestors for help in reclaiming their power i... + Read More
On a hot summer day, a young Anishinabe boy visits the shores of Gitchee Gumee with his mother. Nanaboozhoo, their teacher, is before them, presenting himself as a mass of land that stretches across the horizon. As they visit, Keeshig tells his mother about what he calls "the Ojibwe pterodactyls" that live with Nanaboozhoo. He talks about their hunting and what they like to eat. At the end of the story, Keeshig surprises his mom by sharing that the Ojibwe pterodactyls are indeed the thunderbirds and that they are the heartbeat of Nanaboozhoo. K... + Read More
Lorsque Phyllis Webstad (née Jack) a eu six ans, elle est allée au pensionnat pour la première fois. Pour sa première journée d'école, elle portait un chandail orange tout neuf que sa grand-mère lui avait acheté. À son arrivée à l'école, on le lui a enlevé, pour ne jamais le lui redonner. Voici la vraie histoire de Phyllis et de son chandail orange. C'est aussi l'histoire de la Journée du chandail orange, un jour de commémoration important pour tous les Canadiens.
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Series: La plume d'aigleHardcover
Kevin Locke9781989122464
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION
Oct 15, 2020
Lorsque nous levons les yeux vers le ciel et que nous voyons un bel aigle qui plane, il se peut que nous nous arrêtions pour apprécier son vol gracieux, mais comme lexplique Kevin Locke, les aigles ont aussi des enseignements importants à nous offrir. Dans ce livre, Kevin nous dit que chaque plume sur laile dun aigle représente une vertu dont nous pouvons tous apprendre.
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Series: Indigenous Communities in Canada (True North)Labrador Innu, TheHardcover
Camille Fouillard and Kanani D9781773085999
$28.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 2 - 3
Oct 01, 2019
Il arrive à tout le monde dêtre triste, fâché, frustré et déçu. Les émotions difficiles font partie de la vie. Dans ce livre, Le caillou de guérison de Trudy, Trudy Spiller partage avec nous une pratique spéciale quon peut tous utiliser pour nous aider à exprimer nos sentiments avec laide de la terre mère.
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Series: Le cercle d'aide et de partageHardcover
Theresa Larsen-Jonasson9781989122457
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION
Oct 15, 2020
Lorsque deux renardes, qui sont des meilleures amies, se disputent, cela bouleverse toute la communauté des animaux. Kokom une hibou Grand-Duc sait exactement quoi faire. Elle réunit tous les animaux et organise un Cercle de Partage.
Quand Phyllis était une petite fille, elle avait hâte daller au pensionnat pour la première fois. Sa grand-mère lui a acheté un chandail orange éclatant quelle aimait et elle la porté pour aller à lécole la première journée. Quand elle est arrivée à lécole, on lui a enlevé son chandail et on ne lui a jamais redonné. Ceci est lhistoire vraie de Phyllis Webstad et lhistoire de la Journée du chandail orange, qui pour tous les Canadiens est une journée pour réfléchir au traitement réservé aux peuples autochtones et au message « Chaqu... + Read More
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Series: Les cadeaux du corbeauHardcover
Kung Jaadee9781989122440
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION
Oct 15, 2020
Kung Jaadee (Roberta Kennedy) est une conteuse haïda traditionnelle, une auteure, une enseignante de langue haïda, chanteuse et une joueuse de tambour de Haida Gwaii dans le nord de la Colombie-Britannique. Dans ce livre, Les cadeaux du corbeau, Kung Jaadee nous dit que le corbeau a donné à chaque personne un cadeau spécial à partager avec le reste du monde. Ce cadeau ou cette passion est unique.
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Series: Magical Beings of Haida GwaiiHardcover
Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson9781772032963
$22.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Nov 19, 2019
Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony with nature.Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Be... + Read More
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Series: QinuisaarniqMaking a Whole Person (English)Traditional Inuit EducationEnglish EditionHardcover
Monica Ittusardjuat9781774502051
$18.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Jul 09, 2020
“Before schools were introduced to the Inuit, we were taught by our relatives.” In this picture book, Monica Ittusardjuat shares how she learned knowledge and skills in a time before being taken to residential school. She describes how children learned through playing games, imitating grown-ups, and observing adults around them.
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Series: schchechmala children's seriesMeennunyakaa / Blueberry PatchDual language (English & Anishinaabemowin)Hardcover
Jennifer Leason9781926886589
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3
Sep 24, 2019
Based in Duck Bay, Manitoba, in the 1940s, an Elder shares his experience of packing up to go out to collect blueberries, a traditional gathering that took place every summer. He describes the journey and landscape with humor and such vivid imagery that readers will see themselves there with him, boarding the trail of wagons from surrounding communities and heading east toward the blueberry patch. The Elder's stories offer a journey back in time and are complemented by images of fields of plump blueberries, tall green grass, bannock baking over... + Read More
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Series: Nous sommes gentilsHardcover
Monique Gray Smith9781459826502
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L’autrice renommée Monique Gray Smith a écrit de nombreux ouvrages sur la résilience et la réconciliation. Elle communique un message important qui s’adresse aux lecteurs de tous les âges au moyen de mots soigneusement choisis. Magnifiquement illustré par l’artiste Nicole Neidhardt, l’album encourage les enfants à être gentils avec les a... + Read More
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Series: Indigenous Communities in Canada (True North)Nuu—chah—nulthHardcover
Dawn Smith9781773086002
$28.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 2 - 3
Oct 01, 2019
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Series: On Apprend du soleilHardcover
David Bouchard9781989122402
$22.99JUVENILE NONFICTION
Oct 15, 2020
Ce magnifique livre rassemble les peintures vibrantes de lartiste métisse Kristy Cameron et les poèmes en rimes de lauteur métis David Bouchard. Ce poème sinspire des Sept enseignements sacrés et partage avec nous les profondes leçons que nous pouvons tous apprendre du soleil.
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Series: QinuisaarniqOn the Side of the Angels (English)English EditionPaperback
Jose Amaujaq Kusugak9781774502037
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 15
Jul 09, 2020
"Then one day a ‘flyable’ took me away from our world through the sky to a dark and desolate place.” Jose Kusugak had a typical Arctic childhood, growing up playing games, enjoying food caught by hunters, and watching his mother preparing skins. But he was one of the first generation of Inuit children who were taken from their homes and communities and sent to live in residential schools. In this moving and candid memoir, Jose tells of his experiences at residential school and the lifelong effects it had on him.
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Series: On/MePaperback
Francine Cunningham9781773860169
$18.00POETRY
Oct 18, 2019
Debut poet Francine Cunningham explores what it means to grow up as an Indigenous, “white passing” young woman in urban Vancouver. Francine Cunningham lives with constant reminders that she doesn’t fit the desired expectations of the world: she is a white-passing, city-raised Indigenous woman with mental illness who has lost her mother. In her debut poetry collection On/Me, Cunningham explores, with keen attention and poise, what it means to be forced to exist within the margins. Cunningham does not hold back: she holds a lens to residential sc... + Read More
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Series: Phyllis's Orange ShirtHardcover
Phyllis Webstad9781989122242
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6
Sep 01, 2019
Phyllis's Orange Shirt is an adaptaion of The Orange Shirt Story which was the best selling children's book in Canada for several weeks in September 2018(Book manager). This true story also inspired the movement of Orange Shirt Day which could become a federal statuatory holiday. When Phyllis was a little girl she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her Granny bought her a bright orange shirt that she loved and she wore it to school for her first day. When she arrived at school her bright orange shirt was taken away. Thi... + Read More
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Series: Orca OriginsPowwowA Celebration through Song and DanceHardcover
Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane9781459812345
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 21, 2020
★ “Clearly organized and educational—an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred review Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food you can find at powwows from coast to coast, as well as the important role they play in Indigenous... + Read More
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Series: Powwow SummerPaperback
Nahanni Shingoose9781459414150
$14.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18
Sep 03, 2019
Part Ojibwe and part white, River lives with her white mother and stepfather on a farm in Ontario. Teased about her Indigenous heritage as a young girl, she feels like she doesn't belong and struggles with her identity. Now eighteen and just finished high school, River travels to Winnipeg to spend the summer with her Indigenous father and grandmother, where she sees firsthand what it means to be an "urban Indian." On her family's nearby reserve, she learns more than she expects about the lives of Indigenous people, including the presence of Ind... + Read More
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Series: Red, un manga haïdaPaperback
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas9782925064060
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION
Jun 01, 2020
Red est le fier chef d’un petit village dans une des îles de la côte nord-ouest de la Colombie-Britannique. Sa sœur qui a été enlevée jadis par des pilleurs est localisée récemment dans un village environnant. Red s’engage à la sauver et à prendre sa revanche sur ses ravisseurs.
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Series: QinuisaarniqReflections from Them Days (English)A Residential School Memoir from NunatsiavutEnglish EditionPaperback
Nellie Winters9781774502075
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 11 - 14
Jul 09, 2020
When Nellie Winters was 11 years old, she was sent to attend the Nain Boarding School, a residential school 400 kilometres from her home. In this memoir, she recalls life before residential school, her experiences at the school, and what it was like to come home. Accompanied by the author’s original illustrations, this moving, often funny memoir sheds light on the experiences of Inuit residential school survivors in Labrador.
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Series: Indigenous Life in Canada: Past, Present, Future (Coast 2 Coast 2 Coast)Residential SchoolsHardcover
Heather C. Hudak9781773086040
$30.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 5 - 6
Jul 01, 2019
From the past and into the future, Indigenous Life in Canada reveals the challenges Indigenous Peoples face.
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Series: ResolveThe Story of the Chelsea Family and a First Nation Community's Will to HealPaperback
Carolyn Parks Mintz9781987915884
$24.95BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Mar 13, 2019
Andy and Phyllis Chelsea met during their years spent at the St. Joseph’s Mission School in Williams Lake, B.C. Like the thousands forced into the church-run residential school system, Andy and Phyllis are no strangers to the ongoing difficulties experienced by most Indigenous peoples in Canada. The couple married in 1964 but brought the trauma of their mission school years into their marriage. The Chelseas’ struggle with alcohol came to an abrupt halt in 1971 when their daughter, Ivy, then aged seven, stated that she and her brothers did not w... + Read More
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Series: SH:LAM (The Doctor)Paperback
Joseph A Dandurand9781988449715
$20.95POETRY
May 01, 2019
Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, 2020 In this volume of poetry, Joseph A Dandurand lives the experiences of an Aboriginal people brought to the edge of extinction. From the Author's Note: "The poems in this collection tell the truth of what has happened to my people. The Kwantlen people used to number in the thousands, but 80% of our people were wiped out by smallpox and now there are only 200 of us...I believe the gift of words was given to me so I can tell our stories...The poems gathered here tell the tale of a Kwantlen m... + Read More
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Series: Siha Tooskin KnowsSiha Tooskin Knows the Best MedicinePaperback
Charlene Bearhead9781553798408
$11.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 26, 2020
When Siha Tooskin—Paul Wahasaypa—finds himself not feeling at all well he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Pay a hospital visit to Paul as he learns more about where “modern medicine” really comes from and how we can all benefit from Indigenous and Western healers as Paul seeks the best medicine for his own wellness.The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
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Series: Siha Tooskin KnowsSiha Tooskin Knows the Catcher of DreamsPaperback
Charlene Bearhead9781553798323
$11.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 26, 2020
A new baby due any day AND a visit from his grandparents!Siha Tooskin (Paul) takes his expert bike riding to a whole new level to make sure he doesn't miss a thing. At home, Mugoshin (Grandmother) is creating a very special gift to protect the precious little one. Join Paul as he enjoys delicious bannock, imagines the future of a new baby sister, and listens to Mugoshin’s teachings about the catcher of dreams.The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year... + Read More
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Series: Siha Tooskin KnowsSiha Tooskin Knows the Love of the DancePaperback
Charlene Bearhead9781553798521
$11.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 26, 2020
Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has invited his friend, Jeff, to a powwow. It’s Jeff’s very first powwow, and is he ever nervous! What if he says or does the wrong thing? Grass dancers, Fancy Shawl dancers, Chicken dancers—what does it all mean? Follow along as Jeff learns all about the dances and their beautiful traditions. See you at the powwow!The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
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Series: Siha Tooskin KnowsSiha Tooskin Knows the Nature of LifePaperback
Charlene Bearhead9781553798439
$11.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 26, 2020
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life.The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-ye... + Read More
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Series: Siha Tooskin KnowsSiha Tooskin Knows the Offering of TobaccoPaperback
Charlene Bearhead9781553798460
$11.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 26, 2020
Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—knows that whether we are taking berries or plants from the earth or knowledge from a learned person it is so important to offer a gift back to show honour and appreciation. Join Paul and his teacher Mrs. Baxter to find out what they discover about the protocol of offering the tobacco plant. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—can find eagle feathers in Ade’s truck, on the dream catcher above his bed, on his Uncle Lenard’s bustle, and in with the smudge bowls in all of his relatives’ homes. Paul already knows that the eagle is important because of the way that his family respects and cares for eagle feathers. Now he’s old enough for the teachings of where the feathers come from and why they are so sacred. Walk with Paul and Mitoshin (his grandfather) so you too will understand the teaching of the sacred eagle feather.The Siha Tooskin Knows... + Read More
Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean?Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard, especially when the kids there have never experienced the values and culture of the Nakota people. Join Paul as Mitoshin (his grandfather) helps remind him how strength of character can be found in the strength of his hair.The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and daz... + Read More
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Series: Literature in Translation SeriesSpawnPaperback
Marie-Andree Gill9781771665971
$18.00POETRY
Apr 09, 2020
Spawn is a braided collection of brief, untitled poems, a coming-of-age lyric set in the Mashteuiatsh Reserve on the shores of Lake Piekuakami (Saint-Jean) in Quebec. Undeniably political, Gill's poems ask: How can one reclaim a narrative that has been confiscated and distorted by colonizers? The poet's young avatar reaches new levels on Nintendo, stays up too late online, wakes to her period on class photo day, and carves her lovers' names into every surface imaginable. Encompassing twenty-first-century imperialism, coercive assimilation, and ... + Read More
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Series: Spirits of the CoastOrcas in Science, Art and HistoryHardcover
Martha Black9780772677686
$29.95NATURE
May 15, 2020
"A magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life."?Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki Foundation Spirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca. Long feared in settler cultures as "killer whales," and respected and honored by Indigenous cultures as friends, family, or benefactors, orcas are complex social beings with culture and language of their own. With contributors ranging from Briony Penn... + Read More
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Discovering People: English * French * Cree Board book 9781771603270 $12.00 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Oct 08, 2019
If You Want to Visit a Sea Garden Hardcover 9781554989706 $18.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 01, 2020
Kamloopa An Indigenous Matriarch Story 1st edition Paperback 9781772012422 $16.95 DRAMA Oct 27, 2019
Resolve The Story of the Chelsea Family and a First Nation Community's Will to Heal Paperback 9781987915884 $24.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 13, 2019