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The books in this collection celebrate the richness and diversity of Indigenous cultures and cover a range of subject matter from family relationships to stories about hope and resilience. Most of the creators featured in this collection are Indigenous. Some works of non-Indigenous authors and illustrators have also been included, as their work was made with meaningful cultural consultation in the spirit of learning and allyship
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A Salmon for Simon
Simon discovers that catching a salmon is more difficult than it looks in this touching story with evocative watercolor illustrations.
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to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Alego
An enchanting and utterly authentic introduction to the life of an Inuit child and her world.
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to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Ancient Thunder
Winner of the Governor General's Award, Ancient Thunder is a spectacular art book for anyone interested in wild horses and First Nations culture.
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ages 6
to 9
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to 4
Arctic Adventures
These stories, drawn from the lives of four Inuit artists, offer young readers a glimpse into this rich, remote culture, past and present.
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ages 7
to 11
/ grades 2
to 6
As Long as the Rivers Flow
The story of Larry Loyie's last summer before entering residential school.
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Boozhoo! / Hello!
Hello! Who do you see and hear in the woods today? Meet a variety of woodland and water animals in this story written in Anishinaabemowin and English.
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Boozhoo! / Hello!
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ages 12
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George Johnson's War
George's cloistered life in New York changes as the War for American Independence looms and he must struggle with what it means to be half Mohawk.
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Good for Nothing
Kicked out of residential school, a Metis teenager must try to rediscover his people's old ways and learn the truth about his father's death.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Grandpa's Girls
There is a wonderful blend of fun and family history in this story of a young girl's visit to a much-loved grandparent.
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Idaa Trail
This is a fictional story of a modern-day canoe trip along the Idaa trail, a traditional route that the Dogrib people traveled from Great Slave Lake to Great Bear Lake.
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ages 5
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
If You Want to Visit a Sea Garden
Discover the wonder of ancient sea gardens on the Northwest Coast.
