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• Poppa and His Drum

  a Heartwarming Story of Truth and Reconciliation

  Doucette, Judith M.,

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  After moving from an all-French Indigenous community to the English community of St. George's, Newfoundland, when he was a little boy, Poppa's life as a young man was very sad. He was treated badly by his schoolteachers and some other children in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Métis Like Me

  Hilderman, Tasha,

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  A Picture Book celebrating Métis culture.

• The Land Knows Me

  a Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

  Joseph, Leigh,

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  Join Held by the Land author Leigh Joseph and her children in The Land Knows Me, an educational, hands-on journey to discover all the wonderful uses and gifts of the plants around us.

• Tsunaxen's Journey

  Iyá7yulh Tl'a Tsúnax̲en

  Lewis, Lisa (Children's author),

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  Tsunaxen sets off on a what he thought would be relaxing canoe ride and has an adventure instead!

• This Land Is a Lullaby

  Simpson, Tonya,

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  In this gentle picture-book lullaby, the sounds of the land soothe an Indigenous child to sleep on a stormy summer night on the Plains.

• The Gift of the Great Buffalo

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  Authentically told and expertly researched, this stunning picture book illuminates the true history of life on the prairie.

• Raven's Ribbons

  Spillett, Tasha, 1988-

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  With illustrations infused with joy and colour, this moving intergenerational story celebrates self-expression, honouring traditions, and finding room for reinvention.

• Stitches of Tradition

  (gashkigwaaso Tradition)

  Rendon, Marcie R.,

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  As she grows up, Tatiana, a young Ojibwe girl, celebrates the big events of her life by wearing the beautiful ribbon skirts she creates with her nookomis (grandmother), a tradition connecting her to generations of her family.

• An Anishinaabe Christmas

  Kinew, Wab, 1981-

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  On the long trip to Mooshom's and Kookom's, Baby learns about animals being part of their family, about the North Star leading them home and even the meanings of some Anishinaabe words. Will this Anishinaabe Christmas be Baby's best yet?

• Phoenix Gets Greater

  Wilson-Trudeau, Marty,

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  Not everyone understands Phoenix, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and just how special he is.

• Too Much

  Goodluck, Laurel,

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  When Russell gets a part in the school play, he lights up like a shining star—and he can’t wait to tell his big, boisterous Native family the exciting news. But catching their attention when they all get together feels impossible.

• Peace Dancer

  Vickers, Roy Henry, 1946-

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  The children of the Tsimshian village of Kitkatla love to play at being hunters, eager for their turn to join the grown-ups. But when they capture and mistreat a crow, the Chief of the Heavens, angered at their disrespect, brings down a powerful…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gifts From Raven

  Kung Jaadee,

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  An adaptation of Kung Jaadee's beautiful book Raven's feast, for a younger audience.

• Blue Camas! Blue Camas!

  Marcotte, Danielle S., 1952-

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  The captivating story of how the Blue Camas, a flower that has been cultivated on Canada's west coast since time immemorial, came to symbolize the meeting of two contrasting ways of life and the perseverance of traditional knowledge against all odds.

• Otter Doesn't Know

  Fritz, Andrea,

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  Thuqi' the sockeye salmon knows it's time to spawn, but she is lost in the Salish Sea and doesn't know the way to Sta'lo', the river. When she asks Tumus the sea otter from help, he doesn't know either.

• Benjamin's Thunderstorm

  Florence, Melanie,

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  Featuring Cree words interwoven into the story, and a pronunciation guide in backmatter, this inviting picture book is a warm celebration of drumming, dancing and the joy of jumping in puddles.

• When the Stars Came Home

  Luby, Brittany,

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  Join this irresistible family as they discover the power of story and tradition to make a new place feel like home.

• Âmî Osâwâpikones

  Dear Dandelion

  Okemow, SJ,

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  A picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants--the dandelion.

• Heart Berry Bling

  Dupuis, Jenny Kay,

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  In this beautifully illustrated book, children learn about the tradition of Anishinaabe beadwork, strawberry teachings, and gender discrimination in the Indian Act.

• Oolichan Moon

  Beynon, Samantha,

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  A beautifully illustrated children's book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish.