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• Storyteller Skye

  Teachings From My Ojibway Grandfather

  King, Lindsay Christina

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  Young Skye shares a collection of charming and imaginative short stories, including why Rabbit has long ears or why Raccoon wears a mask; each rooted in Indigenous teachings passed down from her Ojibway grandfather.

• The Owl and the Two Rabbits

  Sammurtok, Nadia

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  Nadia Sammurtok, an Inuit writer and educator from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, shares a traditional Kivalliq-region tale that reflects her commitment to preserving Inuit culture and language. In this story, two careless rabbit sisters are hunted by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Thelma

  a Metis Girl Who Was Born in a Storm

  Bellon, Julie Coulter, 1969-

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  This story introduces readers to Thelma, a young Métis girl who loves hearing family stories, especially the one about her stormy birth. When her mother adds a surprising detail, Thelma discovers a new understanding of her place in her family and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Forever Sky

  Peacock, Thomas D.

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  Two Ojibwe brothers look to the night sky to remember their grandmother, seeing her spirit among the stars. Through stargazing, they find comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging in the stories carried by the sky.

• Pīsimwēyāpiy

  The Rainbow

  Miso, Jean, 1961-

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  A young Indigenous boy searches for a rainbow after the rain, guided by traditional knowledge and family teachings. Through his journey, he discovers the beauty of nature and learns about the cultural significance of rainbows in his community. This…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Origin of Day and Night

  Ikuutaq Rumbolt, Paula, 1990-

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  A traditional Inuit story about how day and night began, as a clever hare and fox use magic words to bring light and darkness to the world.

• Edànì Nog̨èe Wegòǫ̀ ̨degèe Adzà

  How the Fox Got His Crossed Legs

  Football, Virginia

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  This story follows a fox who loses a leg when a bear bites it off, and how Raven cleverly helps retrieve it, explaining why the fox has crossed legs. The tale is part of a collection of traditional Dogrib stories, gathered to preserve their oral…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Oral Traditions and Storytelling

  Yasuda, Anita

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  Explores how Indigenous peoples in Canada utilize stories, songs, and oral histories to pass down their culture and values, highlighting the role of elders and the enduring significance of traditional narratives.

• 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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  A retelling of a traditional Métis story about generosity and gratitude, illustrating how giving and receiving foster bonds within the community. It highlights Métis cultural values through a tale of sharing and kindness.

• Northern Lights

  the Soccer Trails

  Kusugak, Michael

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  A young Inuit girl named Kataujaq loses her mother and struggles with grief until her grandmother shares a traditional Inuit legend about the dancing lights of the sky. As Kataujaq watches the northern lights, she finds comfort and a renewed sense…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Honouring the Buffalo

  a Plains Cree Legend = Ēwako Ōma Ohci Paskwāwi-mostos Kā-kistēyimiht : Nēhiyaw-ācimowin

  Silverthorne, Judith, 1953-

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  The book explains how the buffalo gave themselves to help the Plains Cree people survive, providing food, clothing, and tools. Told in English and Plains Cree, it teaches respect for nature and the gifts it gives.

• The Rainbow, the Midwife & the Birds

  Goseh Mileh, Tineh Yeneneh Gu Ohkieh : 4 Dene Tales

  Yakeleya, Raymond

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  Four stories from the Dene First Nations are shared, blending traditional legends, personal memories, and cultural teachings. The tales include flying through a rainbow, the birth of babies, a boy’s remorse over harming a songbird, and giant birds…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When We Had Sled Dogs

  a Story From the Trapline = Ācimowin Ohci Wanihikīskanāhk

  Tremblay, Ida

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  When We Had Sled Dogs: A Story from the Trapline / ācimowin ohci wanihikīskanāhk follows a family in Northern Saskatchewan through the seasons, living on a trapline with sled dogs from canoeing in summer to setting traps in winter. The story draws…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wahogicobi

  Kinship Terms to Make Relationship With Each Other

  Nakota Sioux Language Keepers

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  Elders say there was once a time when humans and animals could speak, but when people became too greedy, the Creator protected the animals by giving each one a Spirit Animal to share its gifts with humans. These Spirit Animals, like Turtle, Bear,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lost Children

  the Boys Who Were Neglected

  Goble, Paul

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  Six orphaned Blackfoot brothers who were ignored, hungry, and mocked decide to leave Earth and travel to the Above World. There, they become the stars of the Pleiades constellation, offering a moving story about dignity, belonging, and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation