EPL Picks Kids: Métis Week 2025Like this list

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• I Am Métis

  Ellefson, Karen Hourie

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  "Who are you?", whispers the voice in the wind. "You are Métis." What does this strange word mean? A young girl watches her father to understand the unfamiliar label. Through a series of vignettes centred around her dad, the child interacts with her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Gift of the Great Buffalo

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  After days of no buffalo sightings, Rose, a young Métis-Ojibwe girl, defies instructions to stay at camp, dons her father's wolf skin, and successfully tracks a herd of buffalo

• Métis Like Me

  Hilderman, Tasha

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  Whether or not you're Métis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture. Take a picture book journey into Métis crafts, music, and cooking with friends who love to share.

• Nous sommes Métis

  Hilderman, Tasha

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  Que vous soyez Métis ou non, il y a tant à découvrir et à apprendre sur cette étonnante culture autochtone. Partez à la découverte de l'artisanat, de la musique et de la cuisine des Métis! Des enfants d'origine métisse partagent et explorent…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kohkum's Royal Bannock

  Burton, Wilfred, 1958-

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  This beautifully illustrated Métis picture book is book is fully bilingual in Michif and English. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Kohkum cooks up a HUGE order of bannock in her own kitchen, for the Queen and 299 guests! This…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Thelma

  a Metis Girl Who Was Born in a Storm

  Bellon, Julie Coulter, 1969-

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  A beautiful introduction to Métis culture and traditions ... Thelma's favorite time of day is after dinner when her family gathers around the fireplace to be together and hear her father's stories. The story she loves best is the one about the night…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Métis Christmas

  Thelma's Gift

  Bellon, Julie Coulter, 1969-

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  Thelma, a young Metis girl, can hardly wait for Christmas, and it is the night before the big day. Her family is celebrating with lots of food, including Thelma's favorite jam with bannock, and her father will dress in his traditional clothing to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Louis Riel Day

  the Fur Trade Project

  Delaronde, Deborah L., 1958-

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  This engaging chapter book follows a young Métis girl as she embarks on a school project about the fur trade, learning about her Métis heritage and the impact of Louis Riel in the process.

• Lights Along the River

  Skene, Pat, 1945-

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  The Lamondins have lived along the waters of Georgian Bay and the Magnetawan River for generations. They are a Métis family who love music, dancing, and being outdoors, and Patsy ponders how electricity will change all of their daily lives. What she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ride, Gabe, Ride

  Burton, Wilfred, 1958-

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  Based on historic events, Ride, Gabe, Ride! tells the tale of a dangerous,exhilarating hunt led by the famed Métis buffalo hunter.

• The Giving Tree

  a Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story About Giving and Receiving = Laarbr Kawmaekit : Aen Kiitwam Achimook Aen Histwayr Chi Maykik Pi Aen Ootistikook

  Dorion, Leah, 1970-

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  This Métis version of the classic "Giving Tree" tale explores the value of generosity and interconnectedness with nature, teaching the importance of giving back to the environment.

• La ceinture métisse

  Pendziwol, Jean

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  A young Métis boy waits for his father's return while he discovers what life is like at a busy fur trading post, until he must make a decision on his own as an unexpected storm appears on the lake (en français).

• The Red Sash

  Pendziwol, Jean

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  Set in the 18th century, this historical fiction follows a young Métis boy as he learns the role of the voyageurs, emphasizing the significance of the red sash and Métis culture during the fur trade.

• The Métis Alphabet Book

  Fauchon, Joseph Jean, 1974-

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  An educational and colorful introduction to Métis culture through the alphabet, this book teaches children the history and traditions of the Métis people using vibrant illustrations and letters.

• Outcasts of River Falls

  Sequel to Belle of Batoche

  Guest, Jacqueline

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  This young adult novel follows a 15-year-old girl as she discovers her Métis heritage, weaving together historical events and personal identity in an adventurous, engaging narrative.

• Outcasts of River Falls

  Guest, Jacqueline

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  This young adult novel follows a 15-year-old girl as she discovers her Métis heritage, weaving together historical events and personal identity in an adventurous, engaging narrative.

• Jenneli's Dance

  Denny, Elizabeth, 1972-

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  A heartwarming story about Jenneli, a young Métis girl, who discovers her cultural identity and self-confidence through traditional Métis dancing, connecting her with her family’s history.

• The Bannock Book

  Ducharme, Linda, 1946-

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  This interactive story introduces children to Métis culture through the traditional recipe for bannock, combining cultural heritage with a fun, hands-on activity.

• I Can't Have Bannock, but the Beaver Has a Dam

  Wheeler, Bernelda, 1937-2005

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  In this humorous and engaging story, a young boy learns about patience and the interconnectedness of nature when he discovers that a beaver’s dam is blocking the ingredients needed for his bannock.

• The Rabbit's Race

  Delaronde, Deborah L., 1958-

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  This charming Métis story uses animals to teach children important life lessons about cooperation, competition, and fairness in a way that reflects Métis storytelling traditions.