Ali's lyrical, hypnotic storytelling takes us on an unlikely journey to a place that only now exists in his childhood memories: a remote industrial community in the boreal forest of Northern Canada. I was mesmerized by the voice of...
Indigenous materials
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Author:Ali, KazimSummary: - Author:McGowan-Ross, TaraSummary:
Tara McGowan-Ross, an infamous Montreal party girl, discovers a lump in her breast, which sends her on a tumultuous journey of rigorous self-questioning. This coming-of-age memoir weaves together a hilarious and heartbreaking story...
- Author:Armstrong, Jeannette, Cariou, Warren, Eigenbrod, Renate, Hayden, Drew, Heath Justice, Daniel, Jeannotte, Marie-Hélène, King, Thomas, Lamy, Jonathan, LaRocque, Emma, Maracle, Lee, Martin, Keavy, McLeod, Neal, Pelletier, Jean-Pierre, Picard-Sioui, Louis-Karl, Sherman Alexie, Taylor, St-Amand, Isabelle, Vizenor, GeraldSummary:
Cette anthologie est une plongée dans la culture et dans l'imaginaire des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits. C'est aussi l'esquisse d'une pensée autochtone par les Autochtones. Pour un vivre-ensemble...
- Author:Martinez, RachelSummary:
Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L'autrice...
- Author:Gespe'gewa'gi Mi'gmawei MawiomiSummary:
Nta'tugwaqanminen provides evidence that the Mi'gmaq of the Gespe'gewa'gi (Northern New Brunswick and the Gaspé Peninsula) have occupied their territory since time immemorial. They were the sole occupants of it prior to European...
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Nta’tugwaqanminen speaks of the Gespe’gewa’gi Mi’gmaq vision, history, relation to the land, past and present occupation of the territory, as well as their place names and what they reveal in terms of ancient territorial occupation. It...
- Author:Vick-Westgate, AnnSummary:
As a history of the development of self-government in education, Nunavik provides Native perspectives on formal education in Nunavik while offering readers a unique view into contemporary Inuit society. This book documents the...
- Author:Bartel, BobSummary:
A moving story of protest and determination, Nutau's Cap tells of a young Innu girl, Nanas. The low-level flying of NATO supersonic jets disrupts her family's traditional way of life, and endangers both them and the wildlife...
- Author:Samatte, SandraSummary:
Nuttah and Kitchi : National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration is written by Sandra Samatte, Ojibwe - Saulteaux - from Skownan First Nation Treaty 2 Territory and illustrated by Julian Grafenauer, Ojibwe from Rolling River First Nation...
- Author:Cardinal, ColleenSummary:
During the 60s Scoop, over 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada were removed from their biological families, lands and culture and trafficked across provinces, borders and overseas to be raised in non-Indigenous households....
- Author:Monnet, ÉmilieSummary:
In Anishnaabemowin, Okinum means dam. In deciphering a recurring dream about beavers, Émilie Monnet discovers how to break down interior barriers, to trust in the power of intuition, and to deconstruct cultural walls. A circular and...
- Author:Brown, AnnoraSummary:
Through pen and ink illustrations and stories, Old Man’s Garden conveys the legends and folklore connected with Southern Alberta’s wildflowers, native plants, and Indigenous culture. Originally published in 1954, Annora Brown’s Old Man’...
- Author:Manasc, VivianSummary:
Old Stories, New Ways is about the influence that Indigenous Elders and their Grandfather Stories have had on the Manasc Isaac projects, not only on Indigenous lands but also on their practice as a whole. Indigenous ways of knowing make...
- Author:Penny, JosieSummary:
A personal and inspiring story about a young Métis woman with a history of abuse who triumphed over a harsh start in life. Josie Penny’s life as part of a loving Métis family in an isolated corner of Labrador changed dramatically when...
- Author:Hodgins, Bruce W., Cannon, Kerry A.Summary:
It is from the land that the Native peoples of Canada draw their strength.If the people of Quebec claim a right to sovereignty, Inuit of Quebec argue their right of self-determination empowers them with the choice to remain part of...
- Author:Robertson, DavidSummary:
A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award-winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers. A boy and Moshom,...
- Author:Forrest, Cole, Borgford, KelseySummary:
Illustrated poetry collection. Once The Smudge Is Lit is a collection of poems written by Nbisiing authors Cole Forrest and Kelsey Borgford. The creative non-fiction collection highlights the experience of Indigeneity in post-colonial...
- Author:Wagamese, RichardSummary:
This book draws from the foundational teachings of Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focusing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect, and courage, the volume invites readers to unite in ceremony to heal themselves...
- Author:Wagamese, RichardSummary:
One Native Life is Richard Wagamese’s look back at the long road he traveled in reclaiming his identity. It's about the things he's learned as a human being, a man, and an Ojibway. Whether he's writing about playing baseball,...
- Author:Friesen, AngnakulukSummary:
The northern lights shine, women gather to eat raw caribou meat and everyone could be family in this ode to small-town life in Nunavut, written in English and Inuktitut. Sisters Angnakuluk Friesen and Ippiksaut Friesen collaborate on...
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