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Indigenous Books for All Readers
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Tsunaxen’s Journey
Dual Language Edition
$17.95
Tsunaxen sets out for a relaxing canoe ride but has an adventure instead! In a Coast Salish village, beautifully described with bright illustrations, lives young Tsunaxen who knows to practice his cultural teachings by giving thanks and trusting in the Creator, no matter what he encounters.
Preschool to Grade 7 (ages 3-12)
Cozy up with relatable reads for young people.
Tsunaxen’s Journey /
Iyá7yulh tlʼa Tsúnax̱en
By Lisa Lewis
Illustrated by Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee
Tsunaxen sets out for a relaxing canoe ride but has an adventure instead! In a Coast Salish village, beautifully described with bright illustrations, lives young Tsunaxen who knows to practice his cultural teachings by giving thanks and trusting in the Creator, no matter what he encounters.
$17.95
A Dance Through the Seasons
By Leona Prince
Illustrated by Carla Joseph
This story is about the journey of Young Woman and Turtle. They move through the seasons together and Young Woman learns that growing up takes patience and time. Leadership comes from within, but it also comes from listening to the world around you.
A Dance Through the Seasons not only leads readers the story of one girl’s path, but also through the seasonal rounds of the Dakelh (Carrier) people of British Columbia.
$20.95
Mama Sasquatch
Written & Illustrated by Eva Swift
When searching for berry bushes, Nala becomes lost, alone in the forest! Fortunately, Mama Sasquatch hears her cries and keeps her safe through the night. The following day Nala learns how Mama and Baby Sasquatch live in the forest away from people, and why.
$18.95
In Our Traditional Territory
By Monica Weaver
Illustrated by Maedeh Mosaverzadeh
On the river, beaver smacks his tail, the salmon swim, and a family pulls in the catch. As a member of her community, six-year-old Monica (Lake Babine First Nation) participates in the traditional salmon harvest among the picturesque scenery, cold mornings, warm fires, and extended family.
$16.95
Grade 5 to Grade 12 (ages 9-18)
Illustrated books that deal with tough topics like racism and the legacy of residential schools
Love Your Creator: The Story of a Prayer Song
By Quuia Charleson
Illustrated by Stefan Brunette
This is the true story behind a song that was once a hymn remembered from residential school. Knowledge Keeper Quuia Charleson, (Nuu-Chah-Nulth) has reclaimed Love Your Creator and continues to share both the song and its story through oral tradition at events and on travels. Discover the story and learn the strength of a song.
$20.95
Haywaas’ Question: What is Reconciliation?
By Gidin Jaad Erica Reid & James Reid
Illustrated by James Reid
After Haywaas (Haida) sees his parents get frustrated while watching the news, this precocious 12-year-old begins a months-long journey navigating many different answers to what he thought was a simple question.
$16.95
Colouring Books
Indigenous Art Colouring & Activity Book
Playful scenes and line art ranging from simple to mildly complex will capture the interest of children with a variety of interests and abilities. By Migwan (Algonquin).
$10.95
Indigenous Art Colouring & Activity Book: Vol. 2
A whole new volume of fun from Indigenous artist Daniel Puglas! Enjoy more colouring and activities with First Nations art for ages 6 to 12.
$10.95
Transform: A Colouring Book
Imagine awaking these 14 creatures through colour! Some are strange, some familiar, all await your unique imagination. Enchanting line art is accompanied by brief historical and cultural descriptions. Colouring pages are perforated so each one can continue to captivate outside the book.
$11.95
from oral to written
Using Transcription to Collaborate with Storytellers
Love Your Creator: The Story of a Prayer Song
$20.95
This is the true story behind a song that was once a hymn remembered from residential school. With the help of his family and community, especially the determination of his son, and encouraging words of his Grandmother, Knowledge Keeper Quuia Charleson, (Nuu-Chah-Nulth) has reclaimed Love Your Creator and continues to share both the song and its story through oral tradition at events and on travels. Discover the story and learn the strength of a song.
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