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By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)

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John Ware is one of Alberta’s foremost Black cowboys and ranchers, and in Howdy, I’m John Ware, young learners are introduced to a retelling of his life, including how he escaped from slavery and travelled … [Click to Read More]

By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)

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John Ware est l’un des cow-boys et éleveurs noirs les plus éminents de l’Alberta. Avec Howdy, je m’appelle John Ware, les jeunes apprenants peuvent se familiariser avec le récit de son évasion de l’esclavage, son … [Click to Read More]

By Jack W. Brink (Author)

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Despite including a great deal of archaeological and enthnoanthropological information, Imagining Head-Smashed-In is written in an accessible manner, allowing inexperienced readers to delve into the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site in great detail. … [Click to Read More]

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La Confédération canadienne est un sujet complexe à aborder d’une manière qui reconnaît les peuples autochtones, les colons anglophones et les colons francophones, mais La Confédération, 1864-1999 tente de décrire les facteurs principaux qui ont … [Click to Read More]

By Lynda Partridge (Author), Dave Nicholson (Illustrator)

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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 Cora J. Voyageur (Author)

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My Heroes Have Always Been Indians showcases a collection of 100 Indigenous people—past and present—who excel in every field, from business to art and more. A diverse expression of Indigenous excellence, this book features a … [Click to Read More]

By Jocey Asnong (Author), Jocey Asnong (Illustrator)

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Part of a series about adventurous sibling cats, Nuptse & Lhotse Go to the Prairies includes all of the information required to be read as a stand-alone piece. The two cats, Nuptse and Lhotse, accidentally … [Click to Read More]

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Canadian confederation is a complex topic to tackle in a way that acknowledges Indigenous peoples, Anglophone settlers, and Francophone settlers, however Reconsidering Confederation attempts to outline the major factors that led to the Canada we … [Click to Read More]

By Eric B. Taylor (Author)

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Rivers Run Through Us is a deep dive into ten major rivers with a strong focus on not only their scientific formation and environmental importance but also their connection to societal needs. Though some of … [Click to Read More]

By The Wardens (Author), Lia Golemba (Illustrator)

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Based on the song “Government Cowboy” by Alberta-based band The Wardens, Rocky Mountain Rangers: Guardians of the Wild is an exciting adventure through a national park told in rhyming verse. The illustrations produced from hand-carved … [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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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]