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A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge

by Havrelock, Deidre

Book - 2023

Celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life. Celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life. Show less

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Contenders

Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

by Sorell, Traci

Book - 2023

The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series. The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series. Show less

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Finding My Dance

by Thundercloud, Ria

Book - 2022

In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. Show less

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Indigenous America

by McDonald, Liam

Book - 2022

The history of the Indigenous peoples of North America. The history of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Show less

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Muinji'j Asks Why

The Story of the Mi'kmaq and the Shubenacadie Residential School

by MacEachern, Muinji'j

Book - 2022

Muinji'j has always known about the residential schools. But what she doesn't understand is why the schools existed and why children would have died there. Muinji'j has always known about the residential schools. But what she doesn't understand is why the schools existed and why children would have died there. Show less

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Sky Wolf's Call

The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge

by Yellowhorn, Eldon

Book - 2022

Explore how Indigenous knowledge comes from centuries of practices, experiences, and ideas gathered by people who have a long history with the natural world. Explore how Indigenous knowledge comes from centuries of practices, experiences, and ideas gathered by people who have a long history with the natural world. Show less

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We Have A Dream

Meet 30 Young Indigenous People and People of Color Protecting the Planet

by Craig, Mya-Rose

Book - 2022

Profiles of 30 young environmental activists who are Indigenous people or people of color, from communities on the frontline of global climate change. Profiles of 30 young environmental activists who are Indigenous people or people of color, from communities on the frontline of global climate change. Show less

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With Our Orange Hearts

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2022

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start. Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start. Show less

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The Witness Blanket

Truth, Art and Reconciliation

by Newman, Carey

Book - 2022

For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. This book is a col...Show more For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. This book is a collection of truths about what happened at those schools, but it's also a beacon of hope and a step on the journey toward reconciliation. Show less

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Drum From the Heart

by Louie, Ren

Book - 2021

When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Through this special drum, he is ...Show more When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation. Show less

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I Lost My Talk

by Joe, Rita

Book - 2021

The revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language while a resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Show less

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I'm Finding My Talk

by Thomas, Rebecca

Book - 2021

A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem I Lost My Talk, comes a companion picture book by award - winning spoken - word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second - generation residential school survivor. A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem I Lost My Talk, comes a companion picture book by award - winning spoken - word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second - generation residential school survivor. Show less

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Meet your Family

Gikenim Giniigi'igoog

by Bouchard, David

Book - 2021

In many segments of Indigenous life we speak of Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandfather Sun, and Grandmother Moon. Presented in both English and Ojibway. In many segments of Indigenous life we speak of Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandfather Sun, and Grandmother Moon. Presented in both English and Ojibway. Show less

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This Is What I've Been Told

Mii Yi Gaa-bi-wiindmaagooyaan

by Armstrong, Juliana

Book - 2021

Language is learned, knowledge is shared and culture is practiced. Anishnaabemowin words along with their cultural connections is shared. Language is learned, knowledge is shared and culture is practiced. Anishnaabemowin words along with their cultural connections is shared. Show less

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