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1) Not My Girl
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IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Two years ago, Margaret left her Arctic home for the outsiders' school. Now she has returned and can barely contain her excitement as she rushes towards her waiting family - but her mother stands still as a stone. This strange, skinny child, with her hair cropped short, can't be her daughter. "Not my girl!" she says angrily.
Margaret's years at school have changed her. Now ten years old, she has forgotten her language and the skills to hunt and fish....
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Read the story of one of the best storytellers of Canada's Six Nations. Chief Dan George entered the silver screen to represent the indigenous people. He was Tsleil-Waututh actor and poet through and through. He turned down roles stereotypical roles. Learn about the colorful life of Chief Dan George. Read his story today.
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Unique and as beautiful as a snowflake or footprint, an Inuksut (inNUKshuk,) is one of the stone figures that can be seen dotting the Canadian Arctic region. Many made by ancient hands, the Inuksuit (inNUKsweet) purposes are varied, from earthly uses such as navigation and message centers to those of the spirit, as sites of reverence. Author Mike Ulmer explores the connectedness of all Arctic life in his tale, The Gift of the Inuksuk.To find recipes,...
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Stories about Hiawatha come in many versions. This educational book tells the tale of Hiawatha as an important precolonial figure who united the Five Nations. Reading Hiawatha's tale will open the eyes to the way of living of the early Canadian tribes, as well as their customs, beliefs and traditions. A lot can be learned about early Canada from the life of Hiawatha. Read today.
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Kateri Tekakwitha lost all reasons to smile when an epidemic of smallpox in her village made her an orphan. But instead of giving up, she persevered to live on. Kateri was a pious girl who defied tradition by choosing to convert to Christianity. She was the first North American Aboriginal person to become a saint. Read her inspiring story today.
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With support and permissions from the Cultural Resource Centre committee and Chief Jerry Jack of the Mowachaht/Muchalahat First Nation in Tsaxana, BC, this children's picture book of poetry highlights the beauty of Nootka Sound, First Nations people, and the animals who live there. Metis author, Spencer Sheehan-Kalina, provides Indigenous connections to each poem which align with primary grades curricular competencies.
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Rosemarie Kuptana is no ordinary woman. She is a Canadian politician and an Inuit rights activist. She is also a broadcaster and a journalist. But did you know that she was born on an igloo while her parents were out hunting? Her birth into the world is the best introduction to her story of great will and greater actions.
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After moving from an all-French Indigenous community to the English community of St. George's, Newfoundland, when he was a little boy, Poppa's life as a young man was very sad. He was treated badly by his schoolteachers and some other children in the town.
Years later, when his grandson wants to bring him into school to play his drum for the class, Poppa is nervous but goes anyway. He is relieved to see he is welcomed and even encouraged to share...
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Harold Cardinal lived a life of resistance and fulfillment. He was a man who initiated program that affirm Indigenous religion, tradition and culture. He was a also a leader who explored treaty negotiations and agreements from the perspectives of the First Nations community elders. Pick up lessons from the extraordinary life of Harold Cardinal. Use this educational book today.
10) Alanis Obomsawin - Filmmaker, Singer & Storyteller of the Abenaki Nation Canadian History for Ki
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Alanis Obomsawin used the art of documentary film making to bring into public consciousness the plight of the indigenous people of Canada. As a member of the Abenaki Nation herself, Alanis encountered bullying and the promotion of European cultural superiority in her community. She then used that experience as a stepping stone to becoming an award-winning filmmaker. Read her story today.
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From the bestselling creator of The Thundermaker comes another adventure featuring Little Thunder and Wolverine-a trickster, who is strong and fierce and loyal. The two are best of friends, even though Wolverine can sometimes get them into trouble. Their favourite pastime is eel fishing, whether it's cutting through winter ice with a stone axe or catching eels in traditional stone weirs in the summer. But that all changes one night, when they encounter...
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How did Tom Longboat use his skills as a distance runner to campaign for the cultural awareness of the indigenous people of Canada? Know the answer by reading this educational book that has been adapted for kids. Reading about the extraordinary lives of extraordinary people will help improve cultural and historical awareness. Get a copy now.
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Louis Riel was a brilliant man who made change happen. He was a Metis leader who played a vital role in bringing Manitoba into the Confederation. He led the resistance to Canadian intrusion on Metis territory. Louis Riel died as a hero to his people. His name is still spoken of and his legacy continues today. Get a copy now.
14) Daphne Odjig - Potawatomi's Celebrated Visual Artist Who Told The Stories of Her People Canadian
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Daphne Odjig was a self-taught visual artist who showcased her originality, social awareness and feminism to create masterpieces that are reflective of the Anishinaabe culture. Daphne gave the Indigenous people of Canada a voice to the foreground of contemporary art. See the world through Daphne Odjig's eyes. Read her story today.
15) Elijah Harper - Politician, Peacemaker & Pioneer of the Oji-Cree Tribe Canadian History for Kids
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This educational book for kids features the life of Elijah Harper, an Oji-Cree politician, consultant and policy analyst. He achieved great milestones for the Aboriginal people. He was recognized all over the world for his intelligence, diplomacy, and persistence. Read his story to understand how he used his childhood pain to bring forth a great good. Get a copy today.
16) When I Was Eight
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Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers.
Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father's warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders' school to learn.
The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit...
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Traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic, 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak can hardly contain her excitement. It's been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers. Coming ashore, Margaret spots her family, but her mother barely recognizes her, screaming, 'Not my girl.' Margaret realizes she is now marked as an outsider. And Margaret is an outsider: she has forgotten the language and stories...
18) Forever Our Home
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A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, celebrating the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home.
Under glowing morning sun and silvery winter moon, from speckled frogs croaking in spring to summer fields painted with fireweed, this meditative lullaby introduces little ones to the plants and animals of the Prairies and the Plains. Featuring stunning artwork by celebrated artist Carla Joseph,...
19) Canada
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Travel to Canada. Find out the facts about this country in North America.
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Why is Saskatoon called the 'Bridge City'? Who were the first inhabitants of Saskatchewan? Where can you find rare plants such as the Prickly Pear Cactus and the Gumbo Evening Primrose? Discover the answers to these questions, along with other facts, in L is for Land of Living Skies: A Saskatchewan Alphabet. Readers young and old can visit the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, study the rare flora and fauna of the Cypress Hills Forest Reserve, enjoy...
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