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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]
By Anna Marie Sewell (Author)
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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]
By Tony Hollihan (Author)
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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]
By Tony Hollihan (Author)
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When Billy Ghostkeeper finds himself murdered but is unable to cross over, he begins working on the mystery of his murder. Given that it is a crime novel, Ghost Detective does include mature themes; however … [Click to Read More]
By Zachary Muswagon (Author)
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- Indigenous Matters
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Health and Life Skills
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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]
By Carrie Armstrong (Author)
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- Indigenous Matters
- English Language Arts
- Hi-Lo
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Health and Life Skills
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In Watishka Warriors, Sandy Lafond returns to the Watishka First Nation in Northern Alberta to care for her aunt and finds the community struggling to deal with local gangs and a recent suicide. Sandy soon … [Click to Read More]
By Daniel Auger (Author)
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- Indigenous Matters
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
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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]
By Wayne Arthurson (Author)
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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]
By Darlene Pearl Auger (Author), Chloe “Bluebird” Mustooch (Illustrator)
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- Indigenous Matters
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
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Siksikaitsitapi is a collection of seven stories from Blackfoot Elders, authors, and artists, which showcases the strong historical roots of Blackfoot culture and language while celebrating the contemporary nation members and teachings. With brightly coloured … [Click to Read More]
By Payne Many Guns (Author), Crystal Many Fingers (Author), Sheena Potts (Author), Latasha Calf Robe (Author), Tim Fox (Author), Marlene Yellow Horn (Author), DerRic Starlight (Author)
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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]
By Lynda Partridge (Author), Dave Nicholson (Illustrator)