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• Gather

  Richard Van Camp on the Joy of Storytelling

  Van Camp, Richard

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  Richard Van Camp’s reflections on the power of storytelling include his own favourite tales from Elders, friends and family with practical advice on how to tell stories well. It explores how storytelling can build community, heal loneliness and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beneath the Surface

  Poems and Their Stories

  Laforme, R. Stacey

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  Chief Stacey Laforme, from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, draws on his lived experiences and cultural heritage to create a collection of poems paired with the stories behind them. The poems explore themes of identity, resilience,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Indigenous Storywork

  Educating the Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit

  Archibald, Jo-ann, 1950-

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  This book explores how traditional Indigenous stories can teach and heal, engaging the heart, mind, body, and spirit. Drawing on her work with Stó:lo Elders, Archibald outlines guiding principles for using storytelling in education while honoring…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stories of Métis Women

  Tales My Kookum Told Me

  Oster, Bailey

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  This book shares stories from the Métis community, offering personal, intergenerational tales that highlight Métis culture, heritage, and the strength and wisdom of Métis women.

• Otter's Journey Through Indigenous Language and Law

  Borrows, Lindsay Keegitah

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  Using Anishinaabe storytelling, the book follows Otter from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation on a journey through Indigenous territories, showing how reviving language and story can restore Indigenous laws in contemporary life.

• Kâ-pî-isi-kiskisiyân

  The Way I Remember

  Ratt, Solomon

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  A powerful memoir tracing Ratt’s journey from an early childhood on the land to life in a residential school to reclaiming his Cree language and culture. The book mixes personal memories and traditional Cree stories presented in Cree and English to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Read, Listen, Tell

  Indigenous Stories From Turtle Island

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  This book gathers diverse Indigenous stories from across Turtle Island, including short fiction, illustrated narratives, personal essays and oral-inspired works. Each chapter provides strategies for engaging with the stories in multiple ways,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Napi

  the Trickster

  Dempsey, Hugh A., 1929-

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  This book shares traditional Blackfoot stories - with permission from Elders - about Napi, a mischievous and clever figure whose adventures teach lessons about human flaws, creativity and the power of storytelling.

• Written as I Remember It

  Teachings ([glottal Stop][schwa]ms Ta[glottal Stop]aw) From the Life of a Sliammon Elder

  Paul, Elsie, 1931-

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  Elsie Paul, a Sliammon Elder and one of the last fluent speakers of her language, shares her life story and the teachings passed down by her grandparents. Blending memoir, oral history and traditional knowledge, she reflects on family, culture and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tipiskawi Kisik

  Night Sky Star Stories

  Buck, Wilfred

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  Offers an Ininew (Cree) view of the night sky, sharing traditional stories linked to constellations of animals and the natural world. Meet soaring Niska (the Goose), Mista Muskwa (the Great Bear), and Tepakoop Pinesisuk (the Seven Birds) and then…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Power of Story

  on Truth, the Trickster, and New Fictions for a New Era

  Johnson, Harold, 1957-

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  Harold Johnson explores how the stories we tell shape our beliefs, choices and futures, weaving in the figure of the Trickster to show how creativity and uncertainty can guide us through a changing world. He invites readers to rethink old narratives…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Gift Is in the Making

  Anishinaabeg Stories

  Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake, 1971-

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  The Gift Is in the Making gathers traditional Anishinaabeg stories (plus one new tale) retold by Simpson, celebrating values such as respect for all beings, care for the land, kindness and community. Using humour, language and timeless wisdom, these…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kiviup Aullaaninga

  Isluanik, Henry, 1925-2012

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  This book tells the Inuit legend of Kiviuq, a hunter who faces storms, monsters and other challenges on his journey home. Presented in Inuktitut and English, the book preserves traditional Arctic storytelling and shares Inuit cultural teachings.

• Talking to the Story Keepers

  Tales From the Chilcotin Plateau

  Birchwater, Sage

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  Talking to the Story Keepers shares stories gathered by Sage Birchwater from people living on the Chilcotin Plateau. These tales highlight local history, daily life, and community memories, helping to preserve the voices and experiences of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Man Who Lived With a Giant

  Stories From Johnny Neyelle, Dene Elder

  Neyelle, Johnny

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  This is a collection of traditional and personal stories told by Johnny Neyelle, a Dene Elder from Déline, Northwest Territories. Johnny's memories are presented along with legends about giants, shape-shifters, hunting and survival. This book helps…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Drum

  Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet

  Wagamese, Richard

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  This book shares Richard Wagamese’s reflections, teachings and stories rooted in Ojibway tradition. Blending simple ceremonies with heartfelt storytelling, he invites readers to seek healing, spiritual connection and a sense of unity with all living…Read moreRead more of this annotation