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Series: A Perfect Likeness Two Novellas Combined volume Paperback Richard Wagamese 9781459828360 $19.95 FICTION Mar 16, 2021

The volume brings together two previously published novellas by Richard Wagamese, Him Standing and The Next Sure Thing, with a foreword from author Waubgeshig Rice. Both stories follow the lives of young men who have dreams for a better future. In their search for fame and fortune, Cree Thunderboy and Lucas Smoke end up on paths where their biggest challenge is staying true to themselves. In Him Standing, Lucas Smoke learns the art of carving from his grandfather. He discovers that he is a natural; he can literally make people come to life in... + Read More
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Series: sk?p'lk'mitkw / Water Changeling Dual Language (English & nsyilxc?n) Paperback Harron Hall 9781926886664 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Oct 19, 2020

sk?p’lk’mitkw / Water Changeling is the story of the natural water cycle from a Syilx traditional ecological knowledge perspective. The story features a water girl named sk?p’lk’mitkw who longs to visit with her grandparents. She receives help from newfound friends who change her into rain, hail and snow so she can reach her grandparents.
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Series: k?xntim s?anixw k'?l nixwtitkw i? acxw?l?xwalt / We Go with Muskrat to Those Living Underwater Dual Language (English & nsyilxc?n) Paperback Harron Hall 9781926886695 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Oct 19, 2020

k?xntim s?anix? k??l nix?titk? acx??l?x?alt / We Go With Muskrat to Those Living Underwater is an interactive story with s?anix? (Muskrat) in the lead, allowing readers to learn both the n’syilxwcn and English names of underwater creatures living in the Okanagan Valley. The book seamlessly combines beautiful imagery with amusing descriptions as Muskrat introduces a diverse set of underwater creatures.
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Series: kwu?c'?x?w?ntim t?l stunx isck'wuls / Lessons From Beaver's Work Dual Language (English & nsyilxc?n) Paperback Harron Hall 9781926886688 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Oct 19, 2020

k?u?c??x???ntim t?l stunx isck’?uls / Lessons From Beaver’s Work teaches children through storytelling to hold reverence for all life forms. The book depicts a conflict between Tapit, a rancher, and stunx (beaver), as they both try to meet their water needs. The touching humanity of stunx (Beaver) softens Tapit’s outlook, as he reminds Tapit that he is not the only one that depends on water.
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Series: i? siw?kw nkwancin?m k'?l suli? / The Water Sings to Suli? Dual Language (English & nsyilxc?n) Paperback Harron Hall 9781926886671 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Oct 19, 2020

i? siw?kw nkwancin?m k??l suli? / The Water Sings to Suli? is an original story with a universal message, shedding light on the importance of water as a living entity. The story features a young girl named suli?, who hears the song of the water calling for her while playing outside. suli? ventures out of her yard and into the forest. Along the way she meets an unexpected magic water child. The water child entrusts suli? with an important message to share with the world.
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Series: When We Are Kind Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459825222 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 13, 2020

When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by artist Nicole Neidhardt, this book encourages children to be kind to others and to themselves.
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Series: Nous sommes gentils Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459826502 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 13, 2020

Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L’autrice renommée Monique Gray Smith a écrit de nombreux ouvrages sur la résilience et la réconciliation. Elle communique un message important qui s’adresse aux lecteurs de tous les âges au moyen de mots soigneusement choisis. Magnifiquement illustré par l’artiste Nicole Neidhardt, l’album encourage les enfants à être gentils avec les a... + Read More
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Series: When We Are Kind / Nihá’ádaahwiinít’i´^j?go Dual language (English & Diné) Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459827530 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 13, 2020

When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by artist Nicole Neidhardt, this book encourages children to be kind to others and to themselves.Orca Book Publishers is proud to offer this picture bo... + Read More
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Series: Orca Soundings Dreaming in Color Paperback Melanie Florence 9781459825864 $10.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 22, 2020

Jennifer McCaffrey has been working hard on her art for years and is thrilled when she is accepted to a prestigious art school. The school is everything she always thought it would be, mostly. There is one group of kids who seem to resent her and say she only got in because of her skin color. Jen, who loves to create new pieces of artwork that incorporate her Indigenous heritage, finds herself a target when the group tells her to stop being “so Indian”. The night before the big art show at school, Jen’s beading art project is defaced. Jen has t... + Read More
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Series: IndigLits Inconvenient Skin / nayêhtâwan wasakay Dual language (English & Cree) Paperback Shane L. Koyczan 9781926886657 $19.95 POETRY Nov 16, 2020

Inconvenient Skin challenges how reconciliation has become a contested buzzword filled with promises and good intentions but rarely with any meaningful follow-through. While Canada's history is filled with darkness, these poems aim to unpack that history to clean the wounds so the nation can finally heal. Powerful and thought-provoking, this collection will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy. The cover features the art of Kent Monkman, and the interior features work by Joseph Sánchez, a member of the Indian Group of Se... + Read More
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Series: J'ai le cœur rempli de bonheur Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459825345 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 May 19, 2020

Qu’est-ce qui te remplit le cœur de bonheur ? Le soleil sur ton visage ? L’odeur de la banique qui cuit au four ? Tenir la main d’une personne que tu aimes ? Ce magnifique album cartonné, illustré par la talentueuse artiste Julie Flett, rappelle aux petits et aux grands de penser aux moments de la vie qui leur apportent de la joie et d’en profiter. La conférencière et autrice de réputation internationale Monique Gray Smith a écrit J’ai le cœur rempli de bonheur pour soutenir le bien-être des enfants et des familles autochtones, et pour encour... + Read More
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Series: Mi corazón se llena de alegría Paperback Monique Gray Smith 9781459824294 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 May 19, 2020

La luz del sol en la cara. El aroma de bannock caliente horneándose. Agarranr la mano de alguien querido. ¿Qué llena tu corazón de alegría? Este hermoso libro en cartoné, con ilustraciones de la artista de renombre Julie Flett, sirve como recordatorio tanto para pequeños como adultos a pensar en y apreciar los momentos de la vida que nos llenan de alegría. La ponente internacional y premiada autora Monique Gray Smith escribió Mi corazón se llena de alegría para reforzar el bienestar de niños y familias indígenas y para incentivar que los niñ... + Read More
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Series: Tout petit toi Hardcover Richard Van Camp 9781459825444 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 May 19, 2020

Richard Van Camp, reconnu à travers le monde à titre de conteur et d’auteur des ouvrages à succès Welcome Song for Baby et We Sang You Home, s’est associé à la grande illustratrice Julie Flett. Cet album cartonné destiné aux bébés et aux bambins rend hommage, avec tendresse, à l’enfant à l’intérieur de chacun. Grâce à ses illustrations contemporaines adorables, Tout petit toi est un ouvrage parfait pour être regardé, lu à voix haute ou même chanté à tous les petits qui vous entourent… ou qui partageront votre vie bientôt !
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Series: Tú eres tú Paperback Richard Van Camp 9781459825475 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 May 19, 2020

Richard Van Camp, cuentacuentos renombrado internacionalmente y el autor de bestsellers como los libros Welcome Song for Baby y We Sang You Home, ha unido fuerzas con la ilustradora talentosa Julie Flett para crear un libro tierno en cartoné para los lectores más pequeños que honra el niño que hay en todo el mundo. Con sus ilustraciones contemporáneas y encantadoras, Tú eres tú es perfecto para ser compartido o leído a todos los seres pequeños en su vida–¡e incluso con los pequeños que vienen de camino!
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Series: Orca Origins Powwow A Celebration through Song and Dance Hardcover Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane 9781459812345 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 21, 2020

★ “Clearly organized and educational—an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred review Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food you can find at powwows from coast to coast, as well as the important role they play in In... + Read More
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Series: One Earth People of Color Protecting Our Planet Paperback Anuradha Rao 9781459818866 $24.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Apr 07, 2020

? “The activists’ stories are extraordinary...It’s a powerful answer to Rao’s framing questions: ‘Who is an environmental defender? What does she or he look like? Maybe like you. Maybe like me.’”—Publishers Weekly, starred review ? “Thought-provoking reading for young people figuring out their own contributions. This valuable compilation shows that Earth’s salvation lies in the diversity of its people.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review One Earth profiles Black, Indigenous and People of Color who live and work as environmental defenders. Through... + Read More
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Series: May We Have Enough to Share Board book Richard Van Camp 9781459816244 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Oct 01, 2019

Award-winning author Richard Van Camp wrote this book to express his gratitude for all that surrounds him and his family. The strength of their connections, the nature that provides for them, the love that is endless. Complemented by photos from photographers who celebrate their own gratefulness on the collective blog Tea & Bannock, the simple verse in May We Have Enough to Share is the perfect way to start or end your little one's days in gratitude.
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Series: schchechmala children's series Meennunyakaa / Blueberry Patch Dual language (English & Anishinaabemowin) Hardcover Jennifer Leason 9781926886589 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Sep 24, 2019

Based in Duck Bay, Manitoba, in the 1940s, an Elder shares his experience of packing up to go out to collect blueberries, a traditional gathering that took place every summer. He describes the journey and landscape with humor and such vivid imagery that readers will see themselves there with him, boarding the trail of wagons from surrounding communities and heading east toward the blueberry patch. The Elder's stories offer a journey back in time and are complemented by images of fields of plump blueberries, tall green grass, bannock baking over... + Read More
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Series: schchechmala children's series Sus Yoo / The Bear's Medicine Dual language (English & Dakelh) Hardcover Clayton Gauthier 9781926886572 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 24, 2019

A mother bear shares with her cubs how to be grateful for all they have in the natural world. The Bear's Medicine shows the interconnectedness of all things in the world they live in and how each season brings changes and blessings for the bears. It is a story of a mother's love for her children as she teaches them how to survive.Written in English and Dakelh.
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Series: Picking Up the Pieces Residential School Memories and the Making of the Witness Blanket Hardcover Carey Newman 9781459819955 $39.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Sep 10, 2019

Picking Up the Pieces tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a living work of art conceived and created by Indigenous artist Carey Newman. It includes hundreds of items collected from residential schools across Canada, everything from bricks, photos and letters to hockey skates, dolls and braids. Every object tells a story. Carey takes the reader on a journey from the initial idea behind the Witness Blanket to the challenges in making it work to its completion. The story is told through the objects and the Survivors who donat... + Read More
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Series: IndigLits Inconvenient Skin / nayêhtâwan wasakay Dual language (English & Cree) Hardcover Shane L. Koyczan 9781926886510 $29.95 POETRY May 28, 2019

Inconvenient Skin challenges how reconciliation has become a contested buzzword filled with promises and good intentions but rarely with any meaningful follow-through. While Canada's history is filled with darkness, these poems aim to unpack that history to clean the wounds so the nation can finally heal. Powerful and thought-provoking, this collection will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy. The cover features the art of Kent Monkman, and the interior features work by Joseph Sánchez, a member of the Indian Group of Se... + Read More
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Series: IndigLits Legends and Teachings of Xeel's, the Creator 3rd edition Paperback Dr. Ellen Rice White 9781926886558 $19.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE May 28, 2019

Legends and Teachings of Xeel's, the Creator is the final book by celebrated Indigenous educator Dr. Ellen White. She died in 2018 at the age of ninety-four. White was a cultural knowledge keeper, author, linguist, herbalist, healer, traditional midwife, political activist and advocate who spent her life seeking knowledge and understanding to help peoples and nations better understand themselves and each other. She was invested into the Order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada for her many accomplishments. Her last book features an exc... + Read More
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Series: schchechmala children's series Neekna and Chemai 3rd edition Paperback Jeannette Armstrong 9781926886435 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 4 - 7 May 28, 2019

Neekna and Chemai are two little girls growing up in the Okanagan Valley in the time before European contact. Through these two friends, we learn about the seasonal life patterns of the Okanagan First Peoples. The girls spend time with Great-Grandmother, who tells them about important ceremonies, and they gather plants with Neekna's grandmother. Grandmother explains how bitterroot came to be an important food source, and why the people give a special ceremony of thanks at its harvest. Grandmother also tells the story of how a woman was changed ... + Read More
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Series: schchechmala children's series Zoe and the Fawn Hardcover Catherine Jameson 9781926886534 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Feb 05, 2019

Zoe and her father are delighted to come across a fawn in the forest. But the fawn is alone—where is its mother? Join Zoe on her quest for the deer, as she encounters animals and learns their Okanagan (syilx) names along the way. Repetition of phrased questions will enhance success for beginning readers while creating a playful rhythm for young listeners. This sweet story is by Catherine Jameson, a mother who studied Children's Fiction Writing at the En'owkin Centre's Indigenous Creative Writing Graduate Program.
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Series: The Girl and the Wolf Hardcover Katherena Vermette 9781926886541 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Feb 05, 2019

While picking berries with her mother, a little girl wanders too far into the woods. When she realizes she is lost, she begins to panic. A large grey wolf makes a sudden appearance between some distant trees. Using his sense of smell, he determines where she came from and decides to help her. Through a series of questions from the wolf, the little girl realizes she had the knowledge and skill to navigate herself—she just needed to remember that those abilities were there all along.
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Series: Speaking Our Truth Teacher Guide Paperback Tasha Henry 9781459822221 $29.95 EDUCATION Nov 06, 2018

Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation is a nonfiction book for middle readers that examines how we can foster reconciliation in an accessible way. Centered around the writings of Monique Gray Smith, this teacher guide is a comprehensive support for educators focusing on Indigenous teachings and looking to build an inquiry-based unit plan about reconciliation. Features such as essential questions from the author, metaphors for learning and cross-curricular plans are laid out clearly, with instructions and appropriate vocabulary for tea... + Read More
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Series: Kiss by Kiss / Ocêtôwina A Counting Book for Families Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Board book Richard Van Camp 9781459816213 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) exact P Sep 18, 2018

One kiss, two kiss, three kiss, four! So many kisses and so many more. From bestselling author Richard Van Camp comes a delightful counting book that honors families and can be used to praise your little ones as they learn to count. Ten kisses from your sweet baby might not be enough to get you through this adorable book, so you'll just have to read it over and over! Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this book as a dual-language (English/Plains Cree) edition.
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Series: Little You / kiya kâ-apisîsisiyan Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Paperback Richard Van Camp 9781459820067 $8.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Sep 18, 2018

Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life—and the new little ones on the way! Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this paperback as a dual-langua... + Read More
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Series: My Heart Fills With Happiness / sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Paperback Monique Gray Smith 9781459820180 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Sep 18, 2018

The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect... + Read More
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Series: We Sang You Home / Kikî-Kîwê-Nikamôstamâtinân Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Paperback Richard Van Camp 9781459820142 $8.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Sep 18, 2018

In this sweet and lyrical board book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones. Internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp teams up with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett for a second time to create a stunning board book for babies and toddlers. Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this paperback ... + Read More
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Series: Welcome Song for Baby / Ni Nikamon ‘Tawâw Nipepîmis’ Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Paperback Richard Van Camp 9781459820104 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Sep 18, 2018

From renowned First Nations storyteller Richard Van Camp comes a lyrical lullaby for newborns. Complemented with stunning photographs, this evocative board book is perfectly suited as a first book for every baby. Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this paperback as a dual-language (English and Plains Cree) edition.
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Series: You Hold Me Up / Ki Kîhcêyimin Mâna Dual Language (English & Plains Cree) Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459821750 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 04, 2018

This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their every-day actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about Reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families. This is a foundational book about build... + Read More
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Series: Orca Echoes Soapstone Porcupine Paperback Jeff Pinkney 9781459814721 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Mar 13, 2018

The dog shows up the way snow does on a winter's day. She just drifts in and stays, becoming the friend of a young Cree boy. The boy and the dog set out on an adventure that ends in a quandary involving quills and a big brother who swears to take revenge on the porcupine. But Lindy, a Cree elder and master carver, reminds the brothers of the importance of the great porcupine. After a day spent carving in town, the boy learns some truths about human nature and realizes that sometimes, like the porcupine, you must put your quills up to keep from ... + Read More
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Series: You Hold Me Up Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459814479 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 31, 2017

This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families. This is a foundational book about buildin... + Read More
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Series: Speaking Our Truth A Journey of Reconciliation Hardcover Monique Gray Smith 9781459815834 $29.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 4 - 7 Sep 19, 2017

Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by Survivors and their families. Guided by acclaimed Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Re... + Read More
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Series: Wild Woman Alphabet Hardcover Doris Muise 9781926886480 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 May 01, 2017

"A bunch of wild women once wandered this land and thought that their dinners had gotten too bland. They set out in search of fine foods they could get and ate up the sounds of the whole alphabet." Wild Woman's Alphabet is a quirky ABC children's title with Indigenous themes and images in the text and collaged illustrations.
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Series: Orca Limelights He Who Dreams Paperback Melanie Florence 9781459811027 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jan 31, 2017

Juggling soccer, school, friends and family leaves John with little time for anything else. But one day at the local community center, following the sound of drums, he stumbles into an Indigenous dance class. Before he knows what's happening, John finds himself stumbling through beginner classes with a bunch of little girls, skipping soccer practice and letting his other responsibilities slide. When he attends a pow wow and witnesses a powerful performance, he realizes that he wants to be a dancer more than anything. But the nearest class for b... + Read More
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Series: Dah Dzahge Esigits We Write Our Language Dual language (English & Taltan) Paperback Angela Dennis 9781926886497 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Jan 01, 2017

In this illustrated children’s title, the Taltan alphabet is featured along with the 47 sounds of the Taltan language. The Taltan Alphabet portrayed in Dah Dzahge Esigits: We Write Our Language is a resource for learners to match sounds to symbols. It is also for those who can already speak Taltan but want to learn the alphabet to help them read and write in the language. The book also includes English translation.
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Series: Dancing with the Cranes Paperback Jeannette Armstrong 9781894778701 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Jan 01, 2017

Dancing with the Cranes gives an understanding of birth, life and death. Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi misses Temma (her grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing Temma and help Chi to understand life and death as a part of nature. Chi soon finds herself feeling comforted, knowing Temma will always be a part of her and looking forward to the new baby who will be a part of their lives.
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Series: schchechmala children's series The Salmon Run Paperback Clayton Gauthier 9781926886442 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Nov 01, 2016

The Salmon Run follows a salmon on his journey to return to the spawning grounds. Written and illuystrated by Clayton Gauthier, the debut book of talented artis and storyteller.
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Series: We Sang You Home Board book Richard Van Camp 9781459811782 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Oct 18, 2016

In this sweet and lyrical board book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones. Internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp teams up with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett for a second time to create a stunning board book for babies and toddlers.