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Truth and Reconciliation Through Education is a powerful resource for those seeking to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Written by educators for educators, this collection invites all readers into a … [Click to Read More]
By Yvonne Poitras Pratt (Editor), Sulyn Bodnaresko (Editor)
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- Alberta History
- Canadian History
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Indigenous Matters
- Social Studies
- Fine Arts
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Using the example of five Blackfoot shirts housed at the University of Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum, Peers and Brown explore concepts around reconciliation and Blackfoot culture, past and present. While this volume focuses on navigating … [Click to Read More]
By Laura Peers (Author), Alison K. Brown (Author)
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Tales for Late Night Bonfires is a collection of short stories that contain elements of the fantastic, and all are well suited for oral storytelling around a bonfire. Each story has a different theme and … [Click to Read More]
By G.A. Grisenthwaite (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Social and Emotional Wellness
- Fine Arts
- Indigenous Matters
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of seven writers created a collection of short scenes exploring themes of past, future, and identity. Written in a standard script format, the scenes in Many Mothers, Seven Skies … [Click to Read More]
By Joan Crate (Author), Cheryl Foggo (Author), Linda Gaboriau (Author), Tchitala Nyota Kamba (Author), Sherry Letendre (Author), Karen W. Olson (Author), Susan Ouriou (Author)
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Indigiqueerness comprises short biographical stories, personal dialogues, and visual media, featuring Whitehead’s distinctive voice as he reflects on his life and experiences. This slim volume is an excellent example of using voice or visual media … [Click to Read More]
By Joshua Whitehead (Author)
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Urbane is the sequel to Sewell’s bestselling debut novel Humane. Set in Amiskwaciy (also known as Edmonton), this novel continues the adventures of Hazel LeSage, a middle-aged private investigator. The story straddles worlds, blending family … [Click to Read More]
By Anna Marie Sewell (Author)
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Walking Together, Working Together is a collection that focuses on the concept of holistic health from multiple Indigenous perspectives. This book features the voices of healers, academics, physicians, and Elders, as they address topics ranging … [Click to Read More]
By Leslie Main Johnson (Editor), Janelle Marie Baker (Editor)
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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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From Turtle Island to Gaza is a collection of poems on social justice and human rights, specifically focusing on the experiences of Indigenous people in settler Canada and the people of Palestine. Though the poems … [Click to Read More]
By David Groulx (Author)
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- 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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Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan blends past and present, bringing together the voices of various Saskatchewan Elders to present a holistic view of Indigenous ways of knowing about land, treaties, and relationships. The book’s many photographs … [Click to Read More]
By Harold Cardinal (Author), Walter Hildebrandt (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Health and Life Skills
- Hi-Lo
- Indigenous Matters
- Social and Emotional Wellness
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In An Anthology of Monsters, Dimaline discusses the many ways in which anxiety has impacted her life. She discusses the real-life monsters that many of us face daily—like self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome—and the advice … [Click to Read More]
By Cherie Dimaline (Author)
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Why Are You Still Here is the second book in the Lillian Mystery series, and it continues the story and Lillian’s development. Like the first book, this tale of mystery maintains a focus on Lillian’s … [Click to Read More]
By Dave Nicholson (Author)
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- Indigenous Matters
- Indigenous Languages
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
- Fine Arts
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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]
By Raymond Yakeleya (Author), Samantha Gibbon (Illustrator), Rich Théroux (Illustrator), Antoine Mountain (Illustrator)
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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)