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The Story of ii’ taa’poh’to’p is a beautifully crafted narrative developed by the University of Calgary to introduce and explain the institution’s Indigenous Strategy. The book uses story as pedagogy, weaving together Blackfoot ways of … [Click to Read More]
By Grandparents of ii’ taa’poh’to’p (Editor)
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From Indigenous involvement in the World Wars to long-standing Indigenous plant knowledge, Wayne Arthurson (Cree) explores many examples of Indigenous knowledge and innovation. This work encompasses examples from across North America and addresses colonial and … [Click to Read More]
By Wayne Arthurson (Author)
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Combining archival records, oral histories, and the voices of Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Where Histories Meet is a richly illustrated historical study. This work primarily focuses on the relationships between Indigenous Peoples and settlers in … [Click to Read More]
By Victoria Freeman (Author)
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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]
By Connie Twin (Author), Tanya Larissa Fontaine (Author)
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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]
By Lynda Partridge (Author), Dave Nicholson (Illustrator)
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Spirit Animals by Cree author Wayne Arthurson is an exploration of Indigenous relationships and stories about animals, containing a blend of Indigenous and scientific knowledge about birds and mammals. The introduction provides a primer on … [Click to Read More]
By Wayne Arthurson (Author)
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Expanding on his previous work, Jared Tailfeathers continues his exploration of Blackfoot ways of knowing and teachings in Music of the Earth’s Heartbeat, with further considerations of history, place, music, and art. This work blends … [Click to Read More]
By Jared Tailfeathers (Author), Darcy Turning Robe (Foreword)
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Behind the Bricks is a comprehensive, multi-author historical account of the Mohawk Institute, Canada’s first and longest-running residential school, operating from 1828 to 1970. This work uses a range of resources, including archival photos and … [Click to Read More]
By Richard W. Hill Sr. (Editor), Alison Norman (Editor), Thomas Peace (Editor), Jennifer Pettit (Editor)
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Every Story Is a Call to Action collects David A. Robertson’s (Norway House Cree Nation) reflections on the civic power of Indigenous stories and the responsibilities of writers, readers, and communities to act on what … [Click to Read More]
By David A. Robertson (Author)
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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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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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Continuing the work begun by Gregory Younging (Opaskwayak Cree Nation), Warren Cariou (Métis) and his editorial team build on the original Elements of Indigenous Style with updated recommendations and best practices. This book is a … [Click to Read More]
By Gregory Younging (Author), Warren Cariou (Editor)
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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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Roth by Richard Van Camp is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that tells a tense survival story of four Indigenous men trying to survive after being abandoned in the forest. They stumble upon a strange … [Click to Read More]
By Richard Van Camp (Author), Christopher Shy (Illustrator)
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Liberalism, Surveillance, and Resistance explores the impact of liberalism on Indigenous communities in Western Canada from 1877 to 1927. It also addresses how government officials, police, church representatives, and settlers used surveillance and exclusionary tactics … [Click to Read More]
By Keith D. Smith (Author)