Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2018/19
Created by ABPBC on November 8, 2018
Little You / kiya kâ-apisîsisiyan
★ "Van Camp composes a lyrical ode to a newborn child, which is matched in its loveliness by Flett's exquisite, collage-like images of a young one with his or her parents.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of Welcome Song for Baby and We Sang You Home, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender book that honors the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, …
Living in the Tall Grass
“We should not have to change to fit into society the world should adapt to embrace our uniqueness.” -- Chief Stacey Laforme
In Living in the Tall Grass: Poems of Reconciliation, Chief Stacey Laforme gives a history of his people through stories and poetry to let Canadians see through the eyes of Indigenous people. Living in the Tall Grass is written in a way that makes the reader feel he or she might be sitting down with Chief Laforme, sharing experiences from their lives. Some poems share h …
Peace
A river flowing slowly along, caressing the shore A beautiful sunrise, as the birds welcome a new day Trees whispering to each other, as the wind moves among them The beautiful face of grandmother moon, as she rises majestically over the forest The sparkle, as the young discover true love for the first time A smile that crosses the face of the newly wed A good night kiss for a child, that speaks of unconditional love The connection between two who have spent a lifetime in the company of each other Peace is a calmness that radiates out from the soul Lasting for many of us mere moments for the lucky few a life time, and for some seemingly unattainable Yet, even if stolen in seconds or measured in moments, it is a treasure A warm caress from the creator, that promises love and eternity A gift we would share, a gift with no cost and no reward A gift from the heart, a gift of peace A gift, from the creator to be shared among all Peace.
Love Beyond Body, Space and Time
Puppies in space!
Cyborg escapes!
Rockabilly girls with spider-magic!
Benevolent aliens!
Love Beyond Body, Space, and Time is a collection of Indigenous science fiction and urban fantasy focusing on LGBT and Two-Spirit characters. These stories range from a transgender woman undergoing an experimental transition process to young lovers separated through decades and meeting in their own far future. These are stories of machines and magic, love and self-love.
Featuring Governor General award-winning au …
mâci-nêhiyawêwin: Beginning Cree
Designed as an introduction for Cree language learners, mâci-nêhiyawêwin: Beginning Creeacts as a self-study aid--a much-needed resource in today's world where few can speak Cree fluently. Basic grammar units and everyday vocabulary items guide the student through the building blocks of the language, and expansion drills and exercises reinforce lessons and prepare the student for further study. With over 100 illustrations, this text grounds the language in traditional and contemporary context …
The Marrow Thieves
Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award (Young People's Literature - Text)
Winner of the 2017 Kirkus Prize
Winner of the 2018 Sunburst Award
Winner of the 2018 Amy Mathers Teen Book Award
Winner of the 2018 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Young Adult Literature
Just when you think you have nothing left to lose, they come for your dreams.
Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The Indigenous people of North A …
Master of the Métis Fiddle
A biography of John Arcand, highlighting his early years, his music, the John Arcand Fiddle Fest, and his legacy as the Master of the Métis Fiddle.
A Matter of Conscience
A novel of love and betrayal dealing with the biggest issues facing Canada’s Indigenous peoples today.
In the summer of 1972, a float plane carrying a team of child welfare officials lands on a river flowing through the Yellow Dog Indian reserve. Their mission is to seize the twin babies of an Indigenous couple as part of an illegal scheme cooked up by the federal government to adopt out tens of thousands of Native children to white families. The baby girl, Brenda, is adopted and raised by a wh …
Mohawk Nation
Approximately 1.4 million Indigenous people live in Canada today. They come from a large number of communities, each with its own history, language, and cultural practices. Aboriginal Canadian Communities will explore the lives of these Indigenous citizens, both in the past and in current times.
