Indigenous Experiences in Alberta – Alberta Books for Schools

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Action / Adventure; Historical Fiction; Métis
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; French Communities Experiences in Alberta; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Canadian History; Alberta History; English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: Encountering Riel is a historical-fiction story about a young student called into active service against the Métis rebellion led by Louis Riel. While much of the story focuses on the Canadian worldview as told through … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Speculative Fiction; Action / Adventure; Mystery
Grade Level: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Ethics; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Social and Emotional Wellness; Canadian History; Alberta History; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: Hazel is a private investigator searching for missing Indigenous girls and women alongside her shapeshifting companion, Spider, in a compelling story of what it means to be human and the importance of being humane. Written … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Folklore Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Social Studies; English Language Arts; Alberta History; Canadian History; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Tony Hollihan returns to outline the lives of six more Indigenous leaders in Great Chiefs: Volume II. Similar to the first volume, each chapter provides an overview of an individual leader. Once again, the author … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Folklore Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Social Studies; English Language Arts; Alberta History; Canadian History; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Covering the life and death of six important Indigenous leaders, Great Chiefs: Volume I fleshes out the major historical events of these leaders’ lives with dialogue and scenes rather than presenting only dry facts. Throughout … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Eschia Books
Genres: Non-Fiction; Learning; Recipe Book
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; English Language Arts; Science; Health and Life Skills
Description: Written by the founder of Mother Earth Essentials (an Indigenous-owned skincare and tea company), Mother Earth Plants for Health & Beauty is a collection of recipes and stories about plants and their various uses. Many … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Eschia Books
Genres: Non-Fiction; Children's; Indigenous
Grade Level: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: Through short stories, Spirit Animals: The Wisdom of Nature provides insight into some Indigenous perspectives on relationships with and between animals. As noted in the introduction, the book’s content isn’t gospel but it will introduce … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Eschia Books
Genres: Non-Fiction; Children's; Learning
Grade Level: K; 1; 2; 3
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Health and Life Skills; Social Studies; English Language Arts; Indigenous Languages; Music
Description: This kit features four storybooks, a CD of the stories read aloud, and a Cree Women in Song CD with a lyric booklet—making it a complete multimedia experience showcasing Woodland Cree teachings around childhood and … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & Uproute Books
Genres: Anthology; Children's; Young Adult; Indigenous
Grade Level: K; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Science; Social Studies; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Siksikaitsitapi is a collection of seven tales from Blackfoot Elders, authors, and artists, which showcases the strong historical roots of Blackfoot culture and language while celebrating the continued nation members and teachings. With brightly coloured … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & Uproute Books
Genres: Young Adult; Indigenous; Children's Fiction
Grade Level: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Ethics; Health and Life Skills; Social Studies; Indigenous Languages; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Told through the perspective of 11-year-old Lillian, Lillian & Kokomis highlights the importance of self-acceptance and community through this young girl’s experience with the foster care system. While this story could introduce early learners to … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & Uproute Books
Genres: Children's; Young Adult; Indigenous
Grade Level: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Science; Social Studies; Indigenous Matters; Health and Life Skills; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: The Tree by the Woodpile is the first book in the Spirit of Nature series, and comprises three stories. The first and longest story, “The Tree by the Woodpile,” is about a young Dene boy … [Click to Read More]

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