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National Indigenous Peoples Day- Children's Non-fiction- June 2023- FVRL

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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. These non-fiction books are written by Indigenous authors.

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Be A Good Ancestor

Be A Good Ancestor

by Prince, Leona

Book - 2022

Thought-provoking stanzas encourage readers of all ages to consider they ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and encourages them to think deeply about their behaviors. R Thought-provoking stanzas encourage readers of all ages to consider they ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and encourages them to think deeply about their behaviors. R Show less

Thought-provoking stanzas encourage readers of all ages to consider they ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and encourages them to think deeply about their behaviors. R Thought-provoking stanzas encourage readers of all ages to consider they ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and encourages them to think deeply about their behaviors. R Show less

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Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2022

Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Show less

Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Show less

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Every Child Matters

Every Child Matters

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2023

Learn the meaning behind the phrase, ‘Every Child Matters.’ Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Learn the meaning behind the phrase, ‘Every Child Matters.’ Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Show less

Learn the meaning behind the phrase, ‘Every Child Matters.’ Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Learn the meaning behind the phrase, ‘Every Child Matters.’ Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Show less

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Finding My Dance

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 embrace 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 embrace her Native American heritage. Show less

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

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Forever Our Home

Forever Our Home

by Simpson, Tonya

Book - 2023

A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, celebrating the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home. A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, celebrating the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home. Show less

A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, celebrating the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home. A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, celebrating the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home. Show less

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The Girl Who Loved the Birds

The Girl Who Loved the Birds

by Dandurand, Joseph A.

Book - 2023

Accompanied by beautiful watercolour illustrations by Kwantlen artist Elinor Atkins, this tender children’s story follows a young Kwantlen girl who shares her life with the birds of the island she calls home. Accompanied by beautiful watercolour illustrations by Kwantlen artist Elinor Atkins, this tender children’s story follows a young Kwantlen girl who shares her life with the birds of the island she calls home. Show less

Accompanied by beautiful watercolour illustrations by Kwantlen artist Elinor Atkins, this tender children’s story follows a young Kwantlen girl who shares her life with the birds of the island she calls home. Accompanied by beautiful watercolour illustrations by Kwantlen artist Elinor Atkins, this tender children’s story follows a young Kwantlen girl who shares her life with the birds of the island she calls home. Show less

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Go Show the World

Go Show the World

A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes

by Kinew, Wab

eBook - 2018

Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Show less

Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Show less

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How I Survived

How I Survived

Four Nights on the Ice

by Ittusardjuat, Serapio

Graphic Novel - 2020

After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and k...Show more After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four nights spent on the open sea ice—with few supplies and no water—shows young readers the determination and strength necessary to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, even when the worst occurs. Show less

After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and k...Show more After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four nights spent on the open sea ice—with few supplies and no water—shows young readers the determination and strength necessary to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, even when the worst occurs. Show less

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Keepunumuk

Keepunumuk

Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

by Greendeer, Danielle

Book - 2022

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. Show less

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. Show less

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Majagalee

Majagalee

The Language of Seasons

by Davis, Shawna

Book - 2022

"Majagalee" is the Gitksan and Nisga'a word for "flower." It is also an endearing term Gitksan calls their children. This story weaves...Show more "Majagalee" is the Gitksan and Nisga'a word for "flower." It is also an endearing term Gitksan calls their children. This story weaves childhood memories of being closely tied to the land and all of the beautiful things the author has witnessed within her cultural traditions. Show less

"Majagalee" is the Gitksan and Nisga'a word for "flower." It is also an endearing term Gitksan calls their children. This story weaves...Show more "Majagalee" is the Gitksan and Nisga'a word for "flower." It is also an endearing term Gitksan calls their children. This story weaves childhood memories of being closely tied to the land and all of the beautiful things the author has witnessed within her cultural traditions. Show less

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Muinji'j Asks Why

Muinji'j Asks Why

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

by MacEachern, Shanika

Book - 2022

A poignant, honest, and necessary book featuring brilliant artwork from Mi'kmaw artist Zeta Paul and words inspired by Muinji'j MacEachern's true story, Muinji'j Asks Why will inspire conversation, understanding, and allyship for readers of all ages. A poignant, honest, and necessary book featuring brilliant artwork from Mi'kmaw artist Zeta Paul and words inspired by Muinji'j MacEachern's true story, Muinji'j Asks Why will inspire conversation, understanding, and allyship for readers of all ages. Show less

A poignant, honest, and necessary book featuring brilliant artwork from Mi'kmaw artist Zeta Paul and words inspired by Muinji'j MacEachern's true story, Muinji'j Asks Why will inspire conversation, understanding, and allyship for readers of all ages. A poignant, honest, and necessary book featuring brilliant artwork from Mi'kmaw artist Zeta Paul and words inspired by Muinji'j MacEachern's true story, Muinji'j Asks Why will inspire conversation, understanding, and allyship for readers of all ages. Show less

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The Raven Mother

The Raven Mother

by Huson, Brett D.

Book - 2022

Bring science to life with this book about ravens, their role in the food web, and how they benefit their ecosystem. Hoarders. Scavengers. Clever foragers...Show more Bring science to life with this book about ravens, their role in the food web, and how they benefit their ecosystem. Hoarders. Scavengers. Clever foragers. Bringers of new life. Ravens have many roles, both for the land and in Gitxsan story and song. Show less

Bring science to life with this book about ravens, their role in the food web, and how they benefit their ecosystem. Hoarders. Scavengers. Clever foragers...Show more Bring science to life with this book about ravens, their role in the food web, and how they benefit their ecosystem. Hoarders. Scavengers. Clever foragers. Bringers of new life. Ravens have many roles, both for the land and in Gitxsan story and song. Show less

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The Secret Pocket

The Secret Pocket

by Janicki, Peggy

Book - 2023

This illustrated nonfiction picture book tells the true story of how a group of girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their clothes to hide food. This illustrated nonfiction picture book tells the true story of how a group of girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their clothes to hide food. Show less

This illustrated nonfiction picture book tells the true story of how a group of girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their clothes to hide food. This illustrated nonfiction picture book tells the true story of how a group of girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their clothes to hide food. Show less

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Sky Wolf's Call

Sky Wolf's Call

The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge

by Yellowhorn, Eldon

Book - 2022

From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. Show less

From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. Show less

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Walking Together

Walking Together

by Marshall, Albert

Book - 2023

This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk-or Two-Eyed Seeing in the Mi'kmaq language-as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher. This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk-or Two-Eyed Seeing in the Mi'kmaq language-as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher. Show less

This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk-or Two-Eyed Seeing in the Mi'kmaq language-as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher. This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk-or Two-Eyed Seeing in the Mi'kmaq language-as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher. Show less

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With Our Orange Hearts

With Our Orange Hearts

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2022

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It’s never too early to start. “Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.” Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It’s never too early to start. “Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.” Show less

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It’s never too early to start. “Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.” Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It’s never too early to start. “Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.” Show less

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The Witness Blanket

The Witness Blanket

Truth, Art and Reconciliation

by Newman, Carey

Book - 2022

This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous ar...Show more This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous artist Carey Newman that includes items from every residential school in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them. Show less

This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous ar...Show more This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous artist Carey Newman that includes items from every residential school in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them. Show less

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