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Cartographic Poetry is a multidisciplinary examination of five maps drawn in 1801 and 1802 by Blackfoot and Gros Ventre Peoples for the Hudson’s Bay Company. These are some of the earliest documents created by Indigenous … [Click to Read More]
By Ted Binnema (Author), François Lanoë (Author), Heinz W. Pyszczyk (Author), Jerry Potts Jr. (Foreword), Eldon Yellowhorn (Afterword)
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A White Lie is a powerful memoir that chronicles the life of a Palestinian woman growing up in Gaza. Albatta begins by narrating a small lie she told when she was a schoolgirl and how … [Click to Read More]
By Madeeha Hafez Albatta (Author), Barbara Bill (Editor), Ghada Ageel (Editor)
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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]
By Trent Fox (Author), Valentina Fox (Author), Tanisha Wesley (Illustrator)
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The Art of Making is an introduction to Blackfoot art, culture, and stories. The book delves into the history of the Blackfoot Confederacy, examining pre- and post-contact trade, treaties, and resource use. Using full-colour images, … [Click to Read More]
By Jared Tailfeathers (Author), Jared Tailfeathers (Illustrator)
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Alongside Captain John Voss, author Luxton embarked on a bold journey from Victoria, British Columbia, in 1901 to circumnavigate the globe. Tilikum is a narrative account of their dangerous trip across the Pacific Ocean in … [Click to Read More]
By Norman Luxton (Author), Eleanore Luxton (Editor)
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While much of recorded history focuses on the stories of a few well-known figures, Amma’s Daughters looks at the stories of women involved in the independence movement of India, centring on the life of the … [Click to Read More]
By Meenal Shrivastava (Author)
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Abee to Zama City is a well-researched reference guide to the place names of cities, towns, villages, and hamlets in Alberta. As Sanders notes in the introduction, “The naming of Alberta […] has largely, to … [Click to Read More]
By Harry Sanders (Author)
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Xwelíqwiya: The Life of a Stó:lō Matriarch is a memoir that highlights the importance of cultural continuance in the face of colonial policies of forced assimilation, including residential schools. Based on years of conversations with … [Click to Read More]
By Rena Point Bolton (Author), Richard Daly (Author)
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Filled with photos and personal reflections, Letters from the Lost follows the author’s rediscovery of her family’s experience with the Holocaust through a box of letters and a photo album. This book has a dual … [Click to Read More]
By Helen Waldstein Wilkes (Author)
- Curriculum Connections
- Social Studies
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Indigenous Matters
- Religions of the World
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Yamoria the Lawmaker is a collection of stories that showcase Dene worldviews and moral teachings. The collection is presented by Elder Blondin and includes many stories from his own family experience and teachings; however, some … [Click to Read More]
By George Blondin (Author)
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In Who Has Seen the Wind, Mitchell tells the fictional story of Brian, a young boy growing up in Saskatchewan in the 1930s. As readers follow Brian’s coming-of-age story, they are introduced to many secondary … [Click to Read More]
By W.O. Mitchell (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Indigenous Matters
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadian History
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In 10 Days that Shaped Modern Canada, Hughes attempts to boil Canada’s history down to ten days that irrevocably changed the country. Each chapter focuses on one day, and the context and primary actors of … [Click to Read More]
By Aaron W. Hughes (Author)
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Reimagining Fire is a blend of art, poetry, and thought-provoking short pieces on humans’ relationship with the environment that range in style from essays to short stories. While many of the chapters touch on climate … [Click to Read More]
By Eveline Kolijn (Editor)
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The Calgary Stampede has been a keystone of Albertan culture for over a century, and The Rangeland Derby delves into the history of its famous chuckwagon races. With numerous stories and facts, Mikkelsen paints a … [Click to Read More]
By Glen Mikkelsen (Author)
- Curriculum Connections
- Alberta History
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
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Bucking Conservatism is a collection of thought-provoking pieces about various individuals who effected change in areas ranging from Indigenous rights to LGBTQIA+ rights to environmental action. Each chapter is heavily researched with many resources listed … [Click to Read More]
By Leon Crane Bear (Editor), Larry Hannant (Editor), Karissa Robyn Patton (Editor)