Indigenous – Alberta Books for Schools

Publisher: Eschia Books
Genres: Non-Fiction; Children's; Indigenous
Grade Level: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: 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]

Publisher: Durvile & Uproute Books
Genres: Anthology; Children's; Young Adult; Indigenous
Grade Level: K; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Science; Social Studies; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Siksikaitsitapi is a collection of seven tales from Blackfoot Elders, authors, and artists, which showcases the strong historical roots of Blackfoot culture and language while celebrating the continued nation members and teachings. With brightly coloured … [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: Durvile & Uproute Books
Genres: Children's; Young Adult; Indigenous
Grade Level: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Science; Social Studies; Indigenous Matters; Health and Life Skills; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: The Tree by the Woodpile is the first book in the Spirit of Nature series, and comprises three stories. The first and longest story, “The Tree by the Woodpile,” is about a young Dene boy … [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: Freehand Books
Genres: Fiction; Indigenous; Humour
Grade Level: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Social Studies; LGBTQ+
Description: Inspired by the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who toured Europe in the 1970s, The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is a whirlwind misadventure that highlights stereotypes of Indigenous people, both in Canada … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Genres: Poetry; Indigenous
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: kiyâm is a collection of poems infused with nêhiyawêwin, the Cree language. The collection opens with a guide to Cree pronunciation to assist readers. The poems are divided into three general groups: family, reclamation, and … [Click to Read More]

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