Indigenous Languages – Alberta Books for Schools

Publisher: Brush Education
Genres: Indigenous; Learning; Reference Guide
Grade Level: K; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; For Educators
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Languages; Indigenous Matters
Description: Reading and Writing Bush Cree: sakâw nîhiyawîwin ayamihcikîwin ikwa masinahikîwin is a practical mini guide by language keepers for learners exploring the Northern Y dialect of the Cree language (nîhiyawîwin). It introduces syllabics and phonetics, … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & UpRoute Books
Genres: Children's Fiction; Indigenous; Mystery
Grade Level: 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social and Emotional Wellness; Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Languages; Rural Experience; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Lillian and her friends, Chloe and Grace, are pulled into investigating another mystery in Spirit Rider, the third book in the Lillian Mystery series. This time, they are investigating the strange, rude Bicycle Boy to … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & UpRoute Books
Genres: Children's; Indigenous; Historical
Grade Level: 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Rural Experience; Alberta History; Canadian History; Environmental and Outdoor Education; Indigenous Languages; Social Studies
Description: Îethka is a celebration of Stoney Nakoda First Nation language, culture, and history through stories, teachings, and reflections by Stoney authors, as well as language-learning aids such as the Stoney alphabet and pronunciation guides. The … [Click to Read More]

Genres: Environment and Culture; Non-Fiction; Scholarly
Grade Level: 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies; Canadian History; Alberta History; Indigenous Matters; Science; Indigenous Languages
Description: The Canadian Mountain Assessment is a groundbreaking publication on mountain systems in Canada, notable for its inclusion of a wide range of academic and Indigenous voices. This resource includes images and diagrams alongside textual explanations … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Genres: Poetry
Grade Level: 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; French Language Arts; Indigenous Languages; Fine Arts
Description: Featuring poems in English, French, Cree, Michif, Chinese, and Ukrainian, Poems for a Small Park celebrates the beauty of nature and multiculturalism. Blodgett’s short lyrical poems are complemented by full-colour photos of Edmonton’s natural environment … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & UpRoute Books
Genres: Children's; Creative Non-Fiction; Environment and Culture; Historical; Indigenous; Memoir
Grade Level: K; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Languages; Social Studies; English Language Arts; Fine Arts
Description: The Rainbow, the Midwife & the Birds is a short but welcoming introduction to Dene ways of knowing, complete with gorgeous, colourful illustrations. The artwork makes it an excellent option to add Indigenous perspectives to … [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: 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: Summerthought Publishing
Genres: Children's; Indigenous
Grade Level: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; French as a Second Language; French Language Arts; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Canadian History; Alberta History; Indigenous Languages; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: Told in Haida, English, and French, The Two Brothers: A Haida Story is about two brothers who decide to explore the huge mountains they had seen on trips south of Haida Gwaii. One brother chooses … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: University of Calgary Press
Genres: Scholarly; Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Ethics; Environmental and Outdoor Education; Health and Life Skills; Social Studies; Indigenous Languages; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Alberta History
Description: Blackfoot Ways of Knowing provides a deep dive into Blackfoot language, culture, and traditional knowledge intertwined with Betty Bastien’s engagement with her identity. Guided by Elders and her own experiences, Bastien provides an extensive exploration … [Click to Read More]

Reading and Writing Bush Cree: sakâw nîhiyawîwin ayamihcikîwin ikwa masinahikîwin: The Mini Guide for Northern Y Dialect