Johnny Eagle and The Seven Teachings is a story about Love. Let’s learn the Seven Teachings! Each story has simple and repetitive words. These Early Learner stories are for young children.
Qwiwilh the wood duck is preparing to nest in his favorite tree when Q'uleeq'e' the crow invites him to play in the tall branches. They jump higher and higher up the tree until they accidentally break the branches and come crashing down into the stream be
Elizabeth Quocksister (1925–81) had many roles in her life. She was a cultural teacher, a community leader, a dancer, a nurse, a photographer, a residential school survivor, and a mother of ten. Born on the Da’naxda’xw Nation on Knight Inlet on the centra
I Love My Life is an essential and impactful children's book that promotes Indigenous culture and values while encouraging young readers to love their lives and build a strong foundation for a positive future. Dr. Eppinga hopes this book contributes to th
In this story, Gus and Tom are upset. Miss Sam helps them smudge to feel better. Mi’gmaq burn sage and other traditional medicines to smudge. Smudging helps people let go of sadness and anger. What do you do when you are feeling sad?
All phases in the life of Sumi, a coho salmon, are shown from her trip down river to the ocean; her time as a fully mature fish swimming in the great seas; to the most fascinating and mysterious period in the life cycle of these magic animals, the determi
Written by Gloria Barker and Illustrated by Eric Peters. This rhyming book helps children learn and understand the Sharing Circle and using a Talking Stick in a Sharing Circle.
When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share
Together with their parents and Elders, the children explore the values woven into their own regalia, land, community, and traditions, making precious memories on this day they won’t soon forget.
Paul Wahasaypa-Siha Tooskin-can find eagle feathers in Ade's truck, on the dream catcher above his bed, on his Uncle Lenard's bustle, and in with the smudge bowls in all of his relatives' homes. Paul already knows that the eagle is important because of th
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption―a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly i
Animals & Their Babies was created by father and daughter Coast Salish artists Francis Horne and Simone Diamond.
The Orange Shirt Story was the best selling children''s book in Canada for several weeks in September (Book manager). This true story also inspired the movement of Orange Shirt Day which could become a federal statuatory holiday When Phyllis Webstad (nee
by Nicola I. Campbell , Kim LaFave (Illustrator) Shi-shi-etko just has four days until she will have to leave her family and everything she knows to attend residential school. She spends her last precious days at home treasuring and appreciating the be
Written for preschool children by Th'et-simiya (Wendy Richie) and Illustrated by Fred Jackson. Coil bound, full color - pages are 8.5" x 11"
This book was written for preschool children by: Th'et-simiya (Wendy Richie) of Sq'ewqeyl and Illustrated by Fred Jackson of Ch'iyaqtel.