From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books

by Ahenakew, Freda

Book - 1999

This fully bilingual English/Cree book tells a traditional Cree story about why the crane’s legs are so long. This fully bilingual English/Cree book tells a traditional Cree story about why the crane’s legs are so long. Show less

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Dancing With the Cranes

by Armstrong, Jeannette C.

Book - 2005

Chi isn’t sure about welcoming the new baby due in her family. The cycle of life, migration, and the return of Chi’s father from his work in the south are woven into this contemporary text and illustrated by glowing, full-page paintings by Ron Hall. Chi isn’t sure about welcoming the new baby due in her family. The cycle of life, migration, and the return of Chi’s father from his work in the south are woven into this contemporary text and illustrated by glowing, full-page paintings by Ron Hall. Show less

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Mwâkwa Talks to the Loon

A Cree Story for Children

by Auger, Dale

Book - 2006

Kayâs, a famous hunter, allows pride to destroy his prowess and skill. The Elders help him gain humility by calling on the loon and teaching the people to be respectful and honour the animals who offer themselves. Kayâs, a famous hunter, allows pride to destroy his prowess and skill. The Elders help him gain humility by calling on the loon and teaching the people to be respectful and honour the animals who offer themselves. Show less

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Discovering Animals

English, French, Cree

by Auger, Neepin

Book - 2017

Following in the footsteps of her artist father, Dale, Neepin presents bold, colourful images of familiar animals such as the woodpecker, weasel, and loon. This trilingual board book features text in English, French, and Cree. Following in the footsteps of her artist father, Dale, Neepin presents bold, colourful images of familiar animals such as the woodpecker, weasel, and loon. This trilingual board book features text in English, French, and Cree. Show less

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Kamik Joins the Pack

by Baker, Darryl

Book - 2016

In the third installment of the Jake and Kamik the puppy series, Kamik finally gets a chance to run with a dog team for the first time. As in the other Kamik stories, Jake first learns a great deal from an Elder about how to train his puppy. In the third installment of the Jake and Kamik the puppy series, Kamik finally gets a chance to run with a dog team for the first time. As in the other Kamik stories, Jake first learns a great deal from an Elder about how to train his puppy. Show less

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Eneèko nàmbe įkʼǫǫ kʼeèzhǫ

by Blondin, John

Book - 2007

This tale comes from several generations of Dene oral tradition in the Northwest Territories. When the fish no longer come to human nets, the man with otter medicine dives below the ice to free the fish from an underwater cave. This tale comes from several generations of Dene oral tradition in the Northwest Territories. When the fish no longer come to human nets, the man with otter medicine dives below the ice to free the fish from an underwater cave. Show less

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Fiddle dancer

[Li daanseur di vyaeloon]

by Patton, Anne

Audiobook CD - 2007

Nolin, a young Métis boy, is learning to step-dance from his talented Moushoom. Along the way he also learns about his rich Métis culture and deepens his ...Show more Nolin, a young Métis boy, is learning to step-dance from his talented Moushoom. Along the way he also learns about his rich Métis culture and deepens his bond with his grandfather. A joyful story about family relations and community traditions, exuberantly illustrated in bright, bold swirling colours. Show less

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A Day With Yayah

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Book - 2017

In this story rooted in cultural traditions brought into contemporary practice, Yayah passes on her knowledge of wild foods, gathering traditions, and med...Show more In this story rooted in cultural traditions brought into contemporary practice, Yayah passes on her knowledge of wild foods, gathering traditions, and medicinal plants. While searching for wild celery, potatoes, cow parsnip, and mushrooms, the children also learn words in Nłeʔkepmxcín, the language of the Nlaka’pamux (Thompson River Salish). Show less

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Grandpa's Girls

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Book - 2011

“Grandpa is a veteran, a cowboy, a rancher, and a businessman,” but most of all he’s the beloved grandpa who lets them explore the barns, the chicken coop...Show more “Grandpa is a veteran, a cowboy, a rancher, and a businessman,” but most of all he’s the beloved grandpa who lets them explore the barns, the chicken coop, the root cellar, and the attic while the aunties talk and laugh so much that they “get the snorts.” Show less

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Shi-shi-etko

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Book - 2010

Drawing on the experiences of her family and Elders, Campbell captures the emotional trauma of the residential school system in the gentlest possible way for young readers. Released as a short film in 2009 in Halq’emalem with English subtitles. Drawing on the experiences of her family and Elders, Campbell captures the emotional trauma of the residential school system in the gentlest possible way for young readers. Released as a short film in 2009 in Halq’emalem with English subtitles. Show less

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The Rabbit's Race

by Delaronde, Deborah L.

Book - 2009

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Shin-chi's Canoe

by Campbell, Nicola I.

Book - 2008

Shi-shi-etko is returning to residential school and this time her brother Shin-chi will go with her. As the cattle truck drops them at the church, she rem...Show more Shi-shi-etko is returning to residential school and this time her brother Shin-chi will go with her. As the cattle truck drops them at the church, she reminds Shin-chi that they will not be able to talk to each other, and that he must use only his English name. Show less

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Jenneli's Dance

by Denny, Elizabeth

Book - 2008

Jenneli, who is Métis, loves to do the Red River Jig, which was taught to her by her Grandma Lucee. Knowing how much Jenneli loves to dance and how good she is, Grandma Lucee enters Jenneli in the local fair’s jigging contest. Jenneli, who is Métis, loves to do the Red River Jig, which was taught to her by her Grandma Lucee. Knowing how much Jenneli loves to dance and how good she is, Grandma Lucee enters Jenneli in the local fair’s jigging contest. Show less

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The Diamond Willow Walking Stick

A Traditional Métis Story About Generosity = Li Kaan Di Sool : Aen Nistwayr Di Michif Li Taan Kayaash Taanishi Aen Ishi Maykihk

by Dorion, Leah

Book - 2012

Traditional teachings of kindness and generosity and walking the “good road” are reinforced by Dorion’s brilliant full-page paintings. Traditional teachings of kindness and generosity and walking the “good road” are reinforced by Dorion’s brilliant full-page paintings. Show less

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The Giving Tree

A Retelling of A Traditional Métis Story = [Laarbr Kawmaekit : Aen Kiitwam Achimook Aen Histwayr Chi Maykik Pi Aen Ootistikook]

by Dorion, Leah

Audiobook CD - 2009

This beautiful Michif and English book features a Grandpa telling his grandchild about the “giving tree” where his family stopped when he was a boy travelling between two Métis communities. This beautiful Michif and English book features a Grandpa telling his grandchild about the “giving tree” where his family stopped when he was a boy travelling between two Métis communities. Show less

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I Am Not A Number

by Dupuis, Jenny Kay

Book - 2016

This harrowing story of the residential school experience is based on the personal account of Irene Couchie Dupuis, the author’s Anishinaabe Granny. This harrowing story of the residential school experience is based on the personal account of Irene Couchie Dupuis, the author’s Anishinaabe Granny. Show less

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The Moccasins

by Einarson, Earl

Book - 2004

A simple, endearing story that expresses the profound impact that love and a sense of security can have on a child’s well-being. A simple, endearing story that expresses the profound impact that love and a sense of security can have on a child’s well-being. Show less

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Black Bear Red Fox

Colours in Cree

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2017

This board book showcases the y-dialect or Plains Cree dialect, introduced by Arden Ogg of the Cree Literacy Network. The verso of each spread features a ...Show more This board book showcases the y-dialect or Plains Cree dialect, introduced by Arden Ogg of the Cree Literacy Network. The verso of each spread features a single, solid colour with the Cree and English text, while Julie Flett’s bold, stylized and vibrant illustrations of bear, fox, and moose are on the recto. Show less

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Lii yiiboo nayaapiwak lii swer

l'alfabet di Michif = Owls see clearly at night : a Michif alphabet

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2010

Julie Flett’s introduction to the Michif language imparts essential vocabulary relating to the land, weather, animals, and plants. From Li Bafloo to La Galet to Lii Zyeu, Flett illustrates elements of Métis culture and country. Julie Flett’s introduction to the Michif language imparts essential vocabulary relating to the land, weather, animals, and plants. From Li Bafloo to La Galet to Lii Zyeu, Flett illustrates elements of Métis culture and country. Show less

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Wild Berries

Pikaci-mīnisa

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2013

Clarence and his grandma gather wild berries, sing, pop berries into their mouths, and watch ants, spiders, and a fox in this lyrical and beautiful picture book that introduces signature words in Cree. Clarence and his grandma gather wild berries, sing, pop berries into their mouths, and watch ants, spiders, and a fox in this lyrical and beautiful picture book that introduces signature words in Cree. Show less

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Edànì nog̨èe wegòǫ̀ ̨degèe adzà

How the fox got his crossed legs

by Football, Virginia

Book - 2009

Fox is hurt and howls all night when Bear bites off his leg. Afraid to anger Bear even more, the people ask Raven to help them trick Bear into giving Fox back his leg, which Raven does by talking and talking and talking until Bear falls asleep. Fox is hurt and howls all night when Bear bites off his leg. Afraid to anger Bear even more, the people ask Raven to help them trick Bear into giving Fox back his leg, which Raven does by talking and talking and talking until Bear falls asleep. Show less

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Sukaq and the Raven

by Goose, Roy

Book - 2017

Sukaq loves falling asleep listening to his mother tell him stories, his favourite being the well-known tale of how Raven created the world. This time as he listens he becomes part of the story, whisked away on the back of the enormous raven. Sukaq loves falling asleep listening to his mother tell him stories, his favourite being the well-known tale of how Raven created the world. This time as he listens he becomes part of the story, whisked away on the back of the enormous raven. Show less

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My Heart Fills With Happiness

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2016

The joy of singing, drumming, and dancing, the feeling of sunshine on your face or grass under your feet, the smell of bannock baking or stories told, are...Show more The joy of singing, drumming, and dancing, the feeling of sunshine on your face or grass under your feet, the smell of bannock baking or stories told, are related in spare prose and art in this elegant board book which ends with the question, “What fills your heart with happiness?” Show less

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You Hold Me up

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2017

Gray Smith provides a positive message of love, support, and respect for children and adults. “You hold me up” refers to the support and love the children receive through moments of comfort, laughing and learning together, and being listened to. Gray Smith provides a positive message of love, support, and respect for children and adults. “You hold me up” refers to the support and love the children receive through moments of comfort, laughing and learning together, and being listened to. Show less

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A Walk on the Shoreline

by Hainnu, Rebecca

Book - 2015

Young Nukappia spends the school year down south with his adoptive family, but when summer comes he anxiously returns to the home of his birth parents in ...Show more Young Nukappia spends the school year down south with his adoptive family, but when summer comes he anxiously returns to the home of his birth parents in Nunavut. As Uncle Angu walks with him along the shoreline, Nukappia gently re-acclimatizes to his Northern world. Show less

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