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Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Family stories, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille
The invitations have been sent. The food has been prepared. The decorations have been hung. And now the day of…
the potlatch has finally arrived! Guests from all over come to witness this bittersweet but joyful celebration of Haida culture and community.Available copies:
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Nature, Animals and wildlife, Indigenous peoples in Canada, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
Hoarders. Scavengers. Bringers of new life. Ravens have many roles, both for the land and in Gitxsan story and song.…
The Raven Mother transports young readers to Northwestern British Columbia to learn about the traditions of the Gitxsan, the lives of ravens, and why these acrobatic flyers are so important to their ecosystem.
Printbraille
Alphabet, number and picture books, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction, Family stories
Human-transcribed braille
A child who looks different from her mother finds beauty and belonging in this new book from the creator of…
the New York Times bestseller I Sang You Down from the StarsAvailable copies:
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Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Canadian fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
It's early July, and for Matthew and his Auntie that means one thing: time to go sweetgrass picking. This year,…
Matthew's younger cousin Warren is coming along, and it will be his first time visiting the shoreline where the sweetgrass grows. With Auntie's traditional Mi'kmaw knowledge and Matthew's gentle guidance, Warren learns about the many uses for sweetgrass—as traditional medicine, a sacred offering, a smudging ingredient—and the importance of not picking more than he needs. Once the trio is back at Auntie's house, she shows the boys how to clean and braid the grass. This heartfelt story about the gifts we receive from Mother Earth and how to gather them respectfully offers thoughtful insight into a treasured Mi'kmaw tradition