Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2018/19
Created by ABPBC on November 8, 2018
The Tree by the Woodpile
“With the passing of many of our Elders, the telling of these stories becomes more valuable than ever.” — Raymond Yakeleya
The Tree by the Woodpile is a story about a “First Nations boy who is told an enchanting tale by his grandmother about how an old tree by the woodpile provides food and shelter for the birds and animals of the North. Other stories in the book are “The Wolf,” and “The Mountain, the Wind, and the Wildflowers.” The stories are suffused with Newet'sine, the Creato …
I look at that old tree again, from top to bottom, from side to side and then slowly walk around, not sure what I am looking for. It is a riddle to me. Grandmother looks at me and smiles. She motions for me to come beside her and then she says, “You see, my boy, the moose eats the leaves of that tree and we eat the moose, so that is our food!” I understand at once, but she continues. “Do you see that nest in the tree? It is the home of the robins and it gives them shelter. Also, the squirrel lives there and he lives on the seeds of the tree, so it is his food.”
Truth and Reconciliation
Indigenous peoples have played an influential role in Canadian history and continue to do so today. From the past and into the future, Indigenous Life in Canada reveals the challenges Indigenous peoples face, celebrates their diverse cultures, and highlights the contributions they make in Canada.
Turtle Island
Discover the amazing story of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas from the end of the Ice Age to the arrival of the Europeans.
• EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards Honoree • Waterloo Red Maple Nonfiction Award Winner • Rocky Mountain Book Award Nominee
“Deftly weaves together traditional narratives with archaeology.”—Jennifer Raff in Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas
Unlike most books that chronicle the history of Native peoples beginning with the arrival of Europea …
Welcome Song for Baby / Ni Nikamon ‘Tawâw Nipepîmis’
From renowned storyteller Richard Van Camp comes a lyrical lullaby for newborns.
Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this bilingual book (full text in both English and Plains Cree) in two accessible editions. The audiobook features alternate text descriptions of images, including the cover. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
When the Trees Crackle with Cold
From the creators of When the Trees Crackle with Cold: A Cree Calendar—pisimwasinahikan comes this engaging activity book that connects young children to the seasonal cycle and encourages them to learn about traditional activities of Northern Saskatchewan’s Cree peoples. Cree vocabulary in the y-, th- and n-dialects enhances the learning experience for Cree speakers and non-Cree speakers alike. The activity book includes colouring pages, hands-on activities, word searches, mazes and template …
You Hold Me Up / ê-ohpiniyan
Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions.
Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building re …
