A common-sense blueprint for what the future of First Nations should look like as told through the fascinating life and legacy of a remarkable leader. Paper back copy.
Phyllis's Orange Shirt by Phyllis Webstad When Phillis was a little girl, she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her Granny bought her a shiny new orange shirt that she loved and wore to school for her first day. When she arrived
If the hurt and grief we carry is a woven blanket, it is time to weave ourselves anew. In the Nłeʔkepmxcín language, spíləx̣m are remembered stories, often shared over tea in the quiet hours between Elders. Rooted within the British Columbia landscape,
This companion manual to Volume 1 puts First Nations art into deeper cultural context, providing Native Indian philosophy, knowledge and skills foundation, code of ethics, and interviews with a contemporary First Nations family, as well as some aspects of
Gramma Says... a touching and refreshing Stó:lō Child's perspective about an Elder's Teaching. The importance and power of teaching through love and tradition are important reminders to teachers, parents and community members.
“Kaa-wiichitoyaahk: We Take Care of Each Other” a cultural wellness guide that explores the rich history and unique identify of Métis people in British Columbia. * This is a soft cover book. This book is the first of its kind in British Columbia, like
This booklet is an ethnobotany of the plants and trees known to the Upper Sto:lo people of the Fraser Valley. The names are given in the Upriver dialects of the Halq'emeylem Language. The book lists the name of the plant in Halq'emeylem, English and Lat
This book was written for preschool children by: Th'et-simiya (Wendy Richie) of Sq'ewqeyl and Illustrated by Fred Jackson of Ch'iyaqtel.
Alaskan Alison Bremner reclaims her ancestral language in this Tlingit coloring book featuring her original art. Alongside each drawing, each animal is identified by their English and Tlingit names. The English and Tlingit sentences below explain each ani
A first of its kind, Pacific Northwest Indigenous Art Activity Books features playful educational activities for children. Each page features original Indigenous art alongside fun and challenging activities intended to develop reading, writing, colouring,
The images and text in this book are the work of various Native and First Nations artists. For thousands of years Native communities have developed their own distinct cultures and art forms. Common to all Native people is their deep connection to the land
How the Coho Got His Hooked Nose by Theresa Michel (Cheam) This is a tradtional story about a wonder of nature explaining how the Coho Salmon gets a hooked nose on it's way to the spawning grounds. The story is alive with the salmon's struggle. Theres
The Mountain Goat People of Cheam A delightful story as told by Maggie Emery and Amelia Douglas. The danger of hunting without the knowledge of nature, is the lesson to be learned from this wonderful story told to us by Maggie and Amelia. A young hunte
Write your stories into this journal. With lined paper on the right, and blank paper on the left, this journal is perfect for drawing and taking notes. Hard cover with elastic band closure 192 pages, FSC approved paper Measures 5.875 in x 8.25 in
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?
Tanya Talaga, the bestselling author of Seven Fallen Feathers, calls attention to an urgent global humanitarian crisis among Indigenous Peoples — youth suicide.
The Sacred Tree, published by Four Worlds Development Project in 1984, was originally intended as a resource for Aboriginal communities involved in healing programs. Now in its 4th edition,
