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by Robertson, David

Book - 2016

This Governor General Award winning picture book is from the perspective of a young girl helping her grandmother in the garden and learning about her grandmother's experience in residential schools. This Governor General Award winning picture book is from the perspective of a young girl helping her grandmother in the garden and learning about her grandmother's experience in residential schools. Show less

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Shi-shi-etko

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Book - 2005

A picture book story about a girls last days at home before she goes to residential school, she spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her ...Show more A picture book story about a girls last days at home before she goes to residential school, she spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world, the sunlight, the tall grass, her grandfather's paddle song and the important teachings her mother, father & grandmother each share with her before she leaves. Show less

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Shin-chi's Canoe

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Book - 2008

This picture book tells the story of Shi-shi-etko's second year of residential school but this time her younger brother is joining her. She spends the jo...Show more This picture book tells the story of Shi-shi-etko's second year of residential school but this time her younger brother is joining her. She spends the journey to the school telling him all the things he needs to remember, the mountains, the tress, the salmon. Shin-Chi knows he won't return home until the salmon return in the summer. The book then shows their time at the school before their return home when the salmon swim upstream. Show less

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Sixties Scoop

by Cook, Inez

Book - 2018

This book tells the story of the adoption of Indigenous children by Non-Indigenous parents a policy which began in the 60's but continues with high number...Show more This book tells the story of the adoption of Indigenous children by Non-Indigenous parents a policy which began in the 60's but continues with high numbers of Indigenous children in foster care to this day. While aimed at elementary age children, it's straight-forward narrative would be suitable for children into high school. Show less

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Amik Loves School

A Story of Wisdom

by Vermette, Katherena

Book - 2015

Amik tells his grandfather home much he loves school and his grandfather shares that his experience of shool was very different. Amik's grandfather tells...Show more Amik tells his grandfather home much he loves school and his grandfather shares that his experience of shool was very different. Amik's grandfather tells of his experience in residential school where he was far from home and cut off from his culture. Amik then invites his grandfather to come to his school with him and shows him how they are learning about their culture. Show less

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I Am Not A Number

by Dupuis, Jenny Kay

Book - 2016

This book for grades 4 - 6 tells the story of eight year old Irene when she removed from her family to live in a residential school. She tries to remembe...Show more This book for grades 4 - 6 tells the story of eight year old Irene when she removed from her family to live in a residential school. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from despite the efforts of the nuns to force her to do otherwise. Show less

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Picking up the Pieces

Residential School Memories and the Making of the Witness Blanket

by Newman, Carey

Book - 2019

For older children & adults this book tells the story of Indigenous artist Carey Newman making the Witness Blanket, a living work of art that includes...Show more For older children & adults this book tells the story of Indigenous artist Carey Newman making the Witness Blanket, a living work of art that includes hundreds of items collected from residential schools across Canada. The story is told through the objects and the Survivors who donated them to the project. Show less

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Answering the Calls

A Child's View of the 94 Calls to Action

Book - 2019

This title re-frames the Truth and Reconciliations Commission's 94 calls to action in a way that is accessible to children in grades 4 - 6. This title re-frames the Truth and Reconciliations Commission's 94 calls to action in a way that is accessible to children in grades 4 - 6. Show less

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Talking about big things can leave kids with big feelings. If you are wanting to talk to your young children about how to manage big feelings in their life we have some titles here. Talking about big things can leave kids with big feelings. If you are wanting to talk to your young children about how to manage big feelings in their life we have some titles here. Show less

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