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The Train

by Callaghan, Jodie

Book - 2020

Inspired by the author's conversations with survivors--including her own grandmother's experience at Indian day school, and memories shared with her by a ...Show more Inspired by the author's conversations with survivors--including her own grandmother's experience at Indian day school, and memories shared with her by a man she interviewed by the train tracks that transported children to residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Show less

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When I Was Eight

by Jordan-Fenton, Christy

Book - 2013

When she is eight, young Olemaun asks to be taken away from the Inuit name and life she knows because she is determined to learn to read. It soon becomes clear that residential school is not what she imagined but she triumph's in the end. When she is eight, young Olemaun asks to be taken away from the Inuit name and life she knows because she is determined to learn to read. It soon becomes clear that residential school is not what she imagined but she triumph's in the end. Show less

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Phyllis's Orange Shirt

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2019

The story of Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, whose orange shirt - that her Granny bought for her -was taken away from her and never returned, when she went to residential school. The story of Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, whose orange shirt - that her Granny bought for her -was taken away from her and never returned, when she went to residential school. Show less

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Every Child Matters

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2023

Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconcil...Show more Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation. If you're a Residential School Survivor or an Intergenerational Survivor - you matter. For the children who didn't make it home - you matter. The child inside every one of us matters. Every Child Matters. 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

Unlike most of her fellow students, seven-year-old Muinji'j has always known about the residential schools. But what she doesn't understand is why the schools existed and seeks to find out why. Unlike most of her fellow students, seven-year-old Muinji'j has always known about the residential schools. But what she doesn't understand is why the schools existed and seeks to find out why. Show less

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I'm Finding My Talk

by Thomas, Rebecca

Book - 2021

The 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. The 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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Speaking Our Truth

A Journey of Reconciliation

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2017

Learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action. Learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action. Show less

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With Our Orange Hearts

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2023

Founder of Orange Shirt Day Phyllis Webstad shows that sharing her story with the world helped her to process her feelings. Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start. Founder of Orange Shirt Day Phyllis Webstad shows that sharing her story with the world helped her to process her feelings. Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start. Show less

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Fatty Legs

A True Story

by Jordan-Fenton, Christy

Book - 2010

Eight-year-old Margaret Pokiak has set her sights on learning to read, even though it means leaving her village in the high Arctic. A Nun - referred to a the Raven - takes an immediate dislike to the strong-willed young Margaret. Eight-year-old Margaret Pokiak has set her sights on learning to read, even though it means leaving her village in the high Arctic. A Nun - referred to a the Raven - takes an immediate dislike to the strong-willed young Margaret. Show less

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I Lost My Talk

by Joe, Rita

Book - 2021

A story of recovering what was lost in residential school, I Lost My Talk will raise conversation about language as a vehicle for truth and reconciliation. Published simultaneously with the companion book I'm Finding My Talk. A story of recovering what was lost in residential school, I Lost My Talk will raise conversation about language as a vehicle for truth and reconciliation. Published simultaneously with the companion book I'm Finding My Talk. Show less

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Spirit Bear : Fishing for Knowledge, Catching Dreams

Based on A True Story

by Blackstock, Cindy

Book - 2018

Spirit Bear is off on another adventure and learns about traditional knowledge and Residential Schools from Uncle Huckleberry and his friend, Lak'insxw. Spirit Bear is off on another adventure and learns about traditional knowledge and Residential Schools from Uncle Huckleberry and his friend, Lak'insxw. Show less

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Spirit Bear and Children Make History

Based on A True Story

by Blackstock, Cindy

Book - 2020

When Spirit Bear’s mom tells him about an important human rights case happening in Ottawa, Ontario, he makes the LONG trip (by train, his favourite way to travel) to go and watch, and to stand up for First Nations kids. And he isn’t the only one! When Spirit Bear’s mom tells him about an important human rights case happening in Ottawa, Ontario, he makes the LONG trip (by train, his favourite way to travel) to go and watch, and to stand up for First Nations kids. And he isn’t the only one! Show less

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The Secret Pocket

by Janicki, Peggy

Book - 2023

The true story of how Indigenous girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive. The true story of how Indigenous girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive. Show less

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