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National Indigenous Peoples Day- Children's Fiction- June 2023- FVRL

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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. These stories for children are written by Indigenous authors.

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Abalone Woman

Abalone Woman

by Spathelfer, Teoni

Book - 2022

A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds. A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds. Show less

A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds. A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds. Show less

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Âmî Osâwâpikones

Âmî Osâwâpikones

Dear Dandelion

by Okemow, SJ

Book - 2023

A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants—the dandelion. A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants—the dandelion. Show less

A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants—the dandelion. A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants—the dandelion. Show less

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Adventures of the Pugulatmu'j

Adventures of the Pugulatmu'j

Volume 1, Giju's Gift

by Mitchell, Brandon

Graphic Novel - 2022

A Mi’kmaw girl goes on a quest in this empowering graphic novel for young readers. A Mi’kmaw girl goes on a quest in this empowering graphic novel for young readers. Show less

A Mi’kmaw girl goes on a quest in this empowering graphic novel for young readers. A Mi’kmaw girl goes on a quest in this empowering graphic novel for young readers. Show less

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Amo's Sapotawan

Amo's Sapotawan

Amō ōsapotawan

by Dumas, William

Book - 2022

A Rocky Cree girl must choose the skill that will define her miskanaw, the path of her life, in the second book of The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak series. A Rocky Cree girl must choose the skill that will define her miskanaw, the path of her life, in the second book of The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak series. Show less

A Rocky Cree girl must choose the skill that will define her miskanaw, the path of her life, in the second book of The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak series. A Rocky Cree girl must choose the skill that will define her miskanaw, the path of her life, in the second book of The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak series. Show less

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Ben the Sea Lion

Ben the Sea Lion

by Vickers, Roy Henry

Book - 2022

In Ben the Sea Lion, Tsimshian storyteller and acclaimed artist Roy Henry Vickers shares a treasured memory from his childhood in the Indigenous community of Kitkatla, on the north coast of British Columbia. In Ben the Sea Lion, Tsimshian storyteller and acclaimed artist Roy Henry Vickers shares a treasured memory from his childhood in the Indigenous community of Kitkatla, on the north coast of British Columbia. Show less

In Ben the Sea Lion, Tsimshian storyteller and acclaimed artist Roy Henry Vickers shares a treasured memory from his childhood in the Indigenous community of Kitkatla, on the north coast of British Columbia. In Ben the Sea Lion, Tsimshian storyteller and acclaimed artist Roy Henry Vickers shares a treasured memory from his childhood in the Indigenous community of Kitkatla, on the north coast of British Columbia. Show less

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Biindigen!

Biindigen!

Amik Says Welcome

by Cooper, Nancy

Book - 2023

Today, Amik is expecting her beaver cousins for a special visit, and she can't wait to show them her home. But as the visitors arrive, Amik suddenly realizes that her little sister, Nishiime, has disappeared. Where could she have gone? Today, Amik is expecting her beaver cousins for a special visit, and she can't wait to show them her home. But as the visitors arrive, Amik suddenly realizes that her little sister, Nishiime, has disappeared. Where could she have gone? Show less

Today, Amik is expecting her beaver cousins for a special visit, and she can't wait to show them her home. But as the visitors arrive, Amik suddenly realizes that her little sister, Nishiime, has disappeared. Where could she have gone? Today, Amik is expecting her beaver cousins for a special visit, and she can't wait to show them her home. But as the visitors arrive, Amik suddenly realizes that her little sister, Nishiime, has disappeared. Where could she have gone? Show less

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The Case of the Rigged Race

The Case of the Rigged Race

by Hutchinson, Michael

Book - 2022

The Mighty Muskrats are back with a chilly new mystery! Windy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are ...Show more The Mighty Muskrats are back with a chilly new mystery! Windy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are excited about the dogsled races and the chance to visit with family and friends from far and wide. But during the Teen Dogsled Race, the lead dog is the victim of a frightening accident that may be more than it seems. Show less

The Mighty Muskrats are back with a chilly new mystery! Windy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are ...Show more The Mighty Muskrats are back with a chilly new mystery! Windy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are excited about the dogsled races and the chance to visit with family and friends from far and wide. But during the Teen Dogsled Race, the lead dog is the victim of a frightening accident that may be more than it seems. Show less

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Dancing With Our Ancestors

Dancing With Our Ancestors

by Davidson, Sara Florence

Book - 2022

Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Show less

Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Show less

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Forever Birchwood

Forever Birchwood

by Daniel, Danielle

Book - 2022

Adventurous, trail-blazing Wolf lives in a northern mining town and spends her days exploring the mountains and wilderness with her three best friends Pen...Show more Adventurous, trail-blazing Wolf lives in a northern mining town and spends her days exploring the mountains and wilderness with her three best friends Penny, Ann and Brandi. The girls' secret refuge is their tree-house hideaway, Birchwood, Wolf's favourite place on earth. When her beloved grandmother tells her that she is the great-granddaughter of a tree talker, Wolf knows that she is destined to protect the birch trees and wildlife that surround her. Show less

Adventurous, trail-blazing Wolf lives in a northern mining town and spends her days exploring the mountains and wilderness with her three best friends Pen...Show more Adventurous, trail-blazing Wolf lives in a northern mining town and spends her days exploring the mountains and wilderness with her three best friends Penny, Ann and Brandi. The girls' secret refuge is their tree-house hideaway, Birchwood, Wolf's favourite place on earth. When her beloved grandmother tells her that she is the great-granddaughter of a tree talker, Wolf knows that she is destined to protect the birch trees and wildlife that surround her. Show less

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The Gift of the Little People

The Gift of the Little People

A Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak Story

by Dumas, William

Book - 2022

When the spring thaw some, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwastiahko (Hudson’s Bay). But soon the...Show more When the spring thaw some, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwastiahko (Hudson’s Bay). But soon the Rocky Cree begin to collapse with illness. Young âhâsiw must follow the teachings of the Asinikaw Īthiniwak and trust in the gift of the Little People. Show less

When the spring thaw some, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwastiahko (Hudson’s Bay). But soon the...Show more When the spring thaw some, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwastiahko (Hudson’s Bay). But soon the Rocky Cree begin to collapse with illness. Young âhâsiw must follow the teachings of the Asinikaw Īthiniwak and trust in the gift of the Little People. Show less

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Heroes of the Water Monster

Heroes of the Water Monster

by Young, Brian

Book - 2023

In their search for the Modern Enemy, Nathan, Edward, Dew, and Yitoo must confront their past and their inner selves if they are to save the Fourth World from a devastating disaster. In their search for the Modern Enemy, Nathan, Edward, Dew, and Yitoo must confront their past and their inner selves if they are to save the Fourth World from a devastating disaster. Show less

In their search for the Modern Enemy, Nathan, Edward, Dew, and Yitoo must confront their past and their inner selves if they are to save the Fourth World from a devastating disaster. In their search for the Modern Enemy, Nathan, Edward, Dew, and Yitoo must confront their past and their inner selves if they are to save the Fourth World from a devastating disaster. Show less

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I Hope

I Hope

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2022

Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. Show less

Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. Show less

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Snow Day

Snow Day

by Quigley, Dawn

Book - 2023

Oh, snow day, snow day, what a very fun no-school day! Jo Jo Makoons is back in the third book in this favorite chapter book series, and she’s planning the very best version of the winter Olympics that her Ojibwe community has ever seen… Oh, snow day, snow day, what a very fun no-school day! Jo Jo Makoons is back in the third book in this favorite chapter book series, and she’s planning the very best version of the winter Olympics that her Ojibwe community has ever seen… Show less

Oh, snow day, snow day, what a very fun no-school day! Jo Jo Makoons is back in the third book in this favorite chapter book series, and she’s planning the very best version of the winter Olympics that her Ojibwe community has ever seen… Oh, snow day, snow day, what a very fun no-school day! Jo Jo Makoons is back in the third book in this favorite chapter book series, and she’s planning the very best version of the winter Olympics that her Ojibwe community has ever seen… Show less

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Just Like Grandma

Just Like Grandma

by Rogers, Kim

Book - 2023

Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are...Show more Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together, Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. Show less

Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are...Show more Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together, Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. Show less

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Kā-āciwīkicik

Kā-āciwīkicik

The move

by George, Doris

Book - 2022

A magical children's picture book, written in Cree and English, depicting the transformation of a barren landscape into a rich natural world where an elderly couple can spend their remaining days. A magical children's picture book, written in Cree and English, depicting the transformation of a barren landscape into a rich natural world where an elderly couple can spend their remaining days. Show less

A magical children's picture book, written in Cree and English, depicting the transformation of a barren landscape into a rich natural world where an elderly couple can spend their remaining days. A magical children's picture book, written in Cree and English, depicting the transformation of a barren landscape into a rich natural world where an elderly couple can spend their remaining days. Show less

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Minnow

Minnow

The Girl Who Became Part Fish

by Poll, Willie

Book - 2023

A young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey, learning from our ocean-living relatives. When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change. A young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey, learning from our ocean-living relatives. When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change. Show less

A young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey, learning from our ocean-living relatives. When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change. A young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey, learning from our ocean-living relatives. When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change. Show less

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My Powerful Hair

My Powerful Hair

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2023

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Show less

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Show less

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Oolichan Moon

Oolichan Moon

by Beynon, Samantha

Book - 2022

"Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. "Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Show less

"Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. "Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Show less

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Returning to the Yakoun River

Returning to the Yakoun River

by Davidson, Sara Florence

Book - 2022

Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Based on author Sara Florence David...Show more Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Based on author Sara Florence Davidson’s childhood memories, this illustrated story captures the joy and adventure of a Haida fish camp. Show less

Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Based on author Sara Florence David...Show more Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Based on author Sara Florence Davidson’s childhood memories, this illustrated story captures the joy and adventure of a Haida fish camp. Show less

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She Holds up the Stars

She Holds up the Stars

by Laronde, Sandra

Book - 2022

A young Indigenous girl searching for a sense of home finds strength and courage in her gifts, her deepening connection to the land, and her own cultural awakening in this moving coming-of-age story. A young Indigenous girl searching for a sense of home finds strength and courage in her gifts, her deepening connection to the land, and her own cultural awakening in this moving coming-of-age story. Show less

A young Indigenous girl searching for a sense of home finds strength and courage in her gifts, her deepening connection to the land, and her own cultural awakening in this moving coming-of-age story. A young Indigenous girl searching for a sense of home finds strength and courage in her gifts, her deepening connection to the land, and her own cultural awakening in this moving coming-of-age story. Show less

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Smile So Big

Smile So Big

by Tenasco, Sunshine Quem

Book - 2023

When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom gives her a special gift. It's a magic mirror -- shiny, beaded and beautiful -- passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her. When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom gives her a special gift. It's a magic mirror -- shiny, beaded and beautiful -- passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her. Show less

When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom gives her a special gift. It's a magic mirror -- shiny, beaded and beautiful -- passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her. When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom gives her a special gift. It's a magic mirror -- shiny, beaded and beautiful -- passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her. Show less

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The Song That Called Them Home

The Song That Called Them Home

by Robertson, David

Book - 2023

One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide...Show more One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide to fish for dinner while Moshom naps. They are in their canoe in the middle of the lake when the water around them begins to swirl and crash. They are thrown overboard and when Lauren surfaces she sees her brother being pulled away by the Memekwesewak--creatures who live in and around water and like to interfere with humans. Lauren must follow the Memekwesewak through a portal and along a watery path to find and bring back James. But when she finally comes upon her brother, she too feels the lure of the Memekwesewak's song. Something even stronger must pull them back home. Show less

One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide...Show more One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide to fish for dinner while Moshom naps. They are in their canoe in the middle of the lake when the water around them begins to swirl and crash. They are thrown overboard and when Lauren surfaces she sees her brother being pulled away by the Memekwesewak--creatures who live in and around water and like to interfere with humans. Lauren must follow the Memekwesewak through a portal and along a watery path to find and bring back James. But when she finally comes upon her brother, she too feels the lure of the Memekwesewak's song. Something even stronger must pull them back home. Show less

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The Stone Child

The Stone Child

by Robertson, David

Book - 2022

After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. Show less

After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. Show less

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Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One

Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One

by Poll, Willie

Book - 2022

In this beautifully illustrated book, a young, determined Anishnaabe girl decides to go on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory, in search of adventure. In this beautifully illustrated book, a young, determined Anishnaabe girl decides to go on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory, in search of adventure. Show less

In this beautifully illustrated book, a young, determined Anishnaabe girl decides to go on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory, in search of adventure. In this beautifully illustrated book, a young, determined Anishnaabe girl decides to go on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory, in search of adventure. Show less

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Weird Rules to Follow

Weird Rules to Follow

by Spencer, Kim

Book - 2022

In this novel for middle readers told in vignettes, Mia and her best friend Lara have very different experiences growing up in a northern fishing community in the 1980s. In this novel for middle readers told in vignettes, Mia and her best friend Lara have very different experiences growing up in a northern fishing community in the 1980s. Show less

In this novel for middle readers told in vignettes, Mia and her best friend Lara have very different experiences growing up in a northern fishing community in the 1980s. In this novel for middle readers told in vignettes, Mia and her best friend Lara have very different experiences growing up in a northern fishing community in the 1980s. Show less

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