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Series: May We Have Enough to Share Electronic book text, PDF Richard Van Camp 9781459816251 $4.99 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) exact P 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 Blueberry Patch / Meennunyakaa 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 Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 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 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: 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 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 Sanchez, a member of the Indian Group of Seven.W... + 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: 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: 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: 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 / Kîya-K’apisîsisîyân Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Paperback Richard Van Camp 9781459820067 $6.95 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 / Ni Sâkaskineh Mîyawâten Niteh Ohcih 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 / Ka Kîweh Nikâmôstamâtinân Dual language (English & Plains Cree) Paperback Richard Van Camp 9781459820142 $6.95 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 Grade (CAN) from P - K 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 buildi... + 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 Grade (CAN) from 4 - 7 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 $9.95 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.
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Series: I Like Who I Am Paperback Tara White 9781894778633 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Sep 01, 2016

Celina is a young Mohawk girl who moves to her mother's home reserve. She is teased by her classmates who tell her that she is not Mohawk and does not belong because she has blond hair and blue eyes. Celina starts to believe her classmates and decides not to dance at an upcoming Pow Wow. But her great-grandmother helps Celina understand that being Mohawk is not about how she looks but about what she feels in her heart. When the drumming starts at the Pow Wow, Celina decides to dance after all. A beautifully illustrated story, I Like Who I Am ex... + Read More
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Series: How the Fox Got His Crossed Legs / Edànì Nogèe Wegoo Degèe Adzà Dual language (English & Dogrib) Hardcover Virginia Football 9781894778749 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Sep 01, 2016

Fox loses his leg, and the people want to help him but do not know how. They call upon Raven to help, to find out who took his leg and how to get it back. This dual-language picture book includes an audio and interactive multimedia CD.
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Series: The Rabbit's Race Hardcover Deborah Delaronde 9781894778763 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 4 - 7 Sep 01, 2016

Joey brings his grandfather to school for Grandparents Day to tell a story about two little bush rabbits who come out of the forest to search for food. A young jackrabbit challenges them to a race, promising to share his food if the bush rabbits win. Who will win?
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Series: Gatherings Anthology series Gatherings XV Youth Water Anthology Paperback Greg Younging 9781926886404 $22.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Grade (CAN) from 8 - 12 May 01, 2016

The Gatherings-Water project reflects the cultural rejuvenation of Indigenous Youth in B.C. It is not only a revival of a respected anthology series, but also a new level of engagement between publishing house and community, between established writers and emerging voices, and finally a testament to the connection of Indigenous Youth with the life-sustaining power of water.
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Series: Mitêwâcimowina Indigenous Science Fiction and Speculative Storytelling Paperback Neal McLeod 9781926886398 $24.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Grade (CAN) from 8 - 12 May 01, 2016

Many strange tales woven and crafted to keep the reader glued to the book until its final page. Featuring cover art by award-winning artist Steven Paul Judd and the talents of Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Cherie Dimaline, Jesse Archibald-Barber, Damon Badger Heit, Tania Carter, Trevor Greyeyes, Brian Hudson, Rebecca Lafond, Lee Maracle, Neal McLeod, Duncan Mercredi, Daniel David Moses, Eden Robinson, Cathy Smith, Bill Stevenson, Drew Hayden Taylor and Richard Van Camp.
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Series: My Heart Fills with Happiness Board book Monique Gray Smith 9781459809574 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Mar 01, 2016

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: Orca Echoes Soapstone Signs Paperback Jeff Pinkney 9781459804005 $6.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Nov 01, 2014

One spring, a nine-year-old Cree boy is visited by a master soapstone carver named Linny, who gives him four pieces of soapstone. The primary secret to carving, the boy learns, is recognizing that each piece of soapstone already holds its true form inside. Linny teaches the boy to listen to the soapstone and look to the world around him for signs as to what to carve. As the seasons change, the young boy’s experiences lend him opportunities to develop his carving skills and become attuned to the signs around him. He eagerly await... + Read More
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Series: Sylix-Okanagan Series The Country of Sen-om-tuse (sn?amtus) Growing Up the Traditional Coville-Okanogan Way Dual language (Sylix & English) Paperback Andrew Joseph, Sr. 9781926886299 $22.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 8 - 12 May 01, 2013

Learning the importance of self-sufficiency and hard work from his parents and cultural teachers early in, life Andy Joseph Sr. carved out a career as a skilled laborer, accomplished athlete and elected leader of the Colville Business Council. When Andy started school, knowing nearly nothing of English, he quickly became proficient in the exclusive language of his teachers. Andy's stories demonstrate how he managed to adapt to such challenges and still retain his traditions. As an adult, he has shared his language and culture with many younger ... + Read More
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Series: The Girl Who Grew A Galaxy The Girl Who Grew a Galaxy Paperback Cherie Dimaline 9781986886314 $18.95 FICTION Oct 23, 2013

From award-winning author Cherie Dimaline comes a tale of struggle hope and the kind of magic that can only happen when you mix the Mississippi and the Georgian Bay. Rudy Bloom has a lot going on; her mother is eating herself to death, a soul crushing museum job, and her flamboyant best friend who humiliates and saves her in equal doses. And then there’s a galaxy of odd planets that spin around her head. When Ruby’s sent to New Orleans for work, she finds an astronomer in an attic that just might be the way out of her chaotic solar system.
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Series: Red Rooms Paperback Cherie Dimaline 9781926886176 $18.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Grade (CAN) from 8 - 12 May 01, 2013

Cherie Dimaline told us this book should be classified as R. Wait, that is for movies . . . Oh, same thing . . . Language, themes, violence, sex and portrayal of drug use may be offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. What is all the ruckus about? Naomi, a Native chambermaid in a busy downtown hotel, amuses herself by imagining the past, present and future lives of five hotel guests, whom she observed in passing, in the hotel lobby and through relics left in their rooms. Struck by their remains, their footprints and their clues... + Read More
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Series: Him Standing Paperback Richard Wagamese 9781459801769 $9.95 FICTION Apr 01, 2013

When Lucas Smoke learns the Ojibway art of carving from his grandfather, he proves to be a natural. He can literally make people come to life in wood. Then Lucas's growing reputation attracts a mysterious stranger, who offers him a large advance to carve a spirit mask. This mask is to represent the master, but Lucas must find its face in his dreams. As his dreams become more and more disturbing, he feels himself changing. And the mask takes control of his life. Then a chance encounter with an old woman introduces him to the identity of the mast... + Read More
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Series: Little You Board book Richard Van Camp 9781459802483 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) exact P Apr 01, 2013

Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with talented illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that honors the child in everyone. 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!
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Series: Goodbye Buffalo Bay Paperback Larry Loyie 9781894778626 $16.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 8 - 12 May 01, 2012

Drama and humour combine in Goodbye Buffalo Bay by award-winning Cree author Larry Loyie. The sequel to the award-winning book As Long as the Rivers Flow and the award-finalist When the Spirits Dance, Goodbye Buffalo Bay is set during the author's teenaged years. In his last year in residential school, Lawrence learns the power of friendship and finds the courage to stand up for his beliefs. He returns home to find the traditional First Nations life he loved is over. He feels like a stranger to his family until his grandfather's gentle guidance... + Read More
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Series: The Next Sure Thing Paperback Richard Wagamese 9781554699001 $9.95 FICTION Oct 01, 2011

Cree Thunderboy wants nothing less than to be the next great blues man. But, playing to tiny audiences in shabby rooms like Shelly's Crab Shack, his career is stalled. Then at the race track he meets Win Hardy, a seemingly charming rogue who spots Cree's knack for picking winning horses. He offers to record his first CD and send him on tour, as long as Cree can keep coming up with the hot tips at the track. Things are looking good for Cree until he discovers Win's connections to the mob and his violent response to anything that doesn't go his w... + Read More
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Series: The Littlest Sled Dog Paperback Michael Kusugak 9781554691746 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 01, 2010

Igvillu is a little dog with big dreams. One of her favorite dreams is of becoming a sled dog. When Igvillu is adopted from her kennel by an Inuit storyteller and moves to northern Canada, she comes face-to-face with real sled dogs. Igvillu loves living in the North, chasing siksiks and dreaming about her future. She's a dog who believes anything is possible!
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Series: When the Spirits Dance Paperback Larry Loyie 9781926886022 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 4 - 7 May 01, 2010

When Lawrence's father goes overseas with the Canadian Army during the Second World War, the young Cree boy struggles to grow up while wrestling with the meaning of war. With Papa gone, Mama raises the children alone. Traditional foods such as wild meat and fish are scarce, and many other foods are rationed. Angry about the changes and confused about the future, Lawrence misses his father and his teachings about their natural way of life. When army runaways threaten the family, Lawrence's courage and knowledge of traditional skills are called u... + Read More
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Series: schchechmala children's series Just a Walk Paperback Jordan Wheeler 9781894778824 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from P - K Jan 01, 2010

A young boy named Chuck goes for a simple walk that turns into a day of crazy adventures. Chuck encounters animals, fish and birds that lead him on a wild journey throughout their habitats.
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Series: Secret of the Dance Paperback Andrea Spalding 9781554691296 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 01, 2009

In 1935, a nine-year-old boy's family held a forbidden Potlatch in faraway Kingcome Inlet. Watl'kina slipped from his bed to bear witness. In the Big House masked figures danced by firelight to the beat of the drum. And there, he saw a figure he knew. Aboriginal elder Alfred Scow and award-winning author Andrea Spalding collaborate to tell the story, to tell the secret of the dance.
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Series: Racin' Jason Paperback Elaine Wagner 9781894778732 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Sep 01, 2009

Racin' Jason is an uplifting tale of one orphan boy's unwavering faith in the abandoned Appaloosa colt that he raises and transforms into a racehorse. Jason develops a special bond with the colt that he names Binesi, or Thunderbird, for the noise his hooves will one day make when he gallops by the other horses. Jason enters Binesi in the annual Cochin horse races and the colt lives up to his name. No longer can Jason's schoolmates call him "Racin' Jason" in jest.
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Series: The Legend of the Caribou Boy / Ekwò Dozhìa Wegond| Dual language (English & Dogrib) Paperback George Blondin 9781894778718 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 May 01, 2009

Maintaining the Dene storytelling tradition of passing along the teachings to their children, John Blondin relayed the story of The Legend of the Caribou Boy as he heard it from his father, George Blondin a respected Elder and storyteller. Now written down in dual language the legend is passed on to you. Discover one small part of Dene history and the lessons that have been passed on for generations. A young boy is having trouble sleeping at night. he is being called to fulfill his destiny, a destiny which lives on today in the traditions and ... + Read More
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Series: Chuck in the City Paperback Jordan Wheeler 9781894778817 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Jan 01, 2009

Chuck and his mom are heading to the city. Chuck has an exciting escapade as he befriends and provokes some furry, fourlegged city critters, dodges skaters, gets lost and then uses his wiles to find his way back home.
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Series: schchechmala children's series Jenneli's Dance Paperback Elizabeth Denny 9781894778619 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Sep 19, 2008

Jenneli is a young girl who feels that she is nothing special until she learns about the Métis Red River Jig from Grandma Lucee. One day Grandma Lucee enters Jenneli into the jigging contest, and Jenneli is both horrified and excited. With Grandma Lucee's love and support, Jenneli places her doubts and fears aside to dance in the contest.
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Series: The Old Man with the Otter Medicine / Eneèko Nàmbe Ik’oo K'eèzho Dual language (English & Dogrib) Paperback George Blondin 9781894778695 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3 Jan 01, 2008

Maintaining the Dene storytelling tradition of passing along the teachings to their children, John Blondin relayed the story of The Old Man with the Otter Medicine as he heard it from his father, George Blondin a respected Elder and storyteller. Now written down in dual language the legend is passed on to you. Discover one small part of Dene history and the lessons that have been passed on for generations. It is winter and the people are starving. There are no fish. They must seek the help of a medicine man to save them. The Old Man with the Ot... + Read More
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Series: Welcome Song for Baby Board book Richard Van Camp 9781551436616 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 Oct 01, 2007

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.