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Bannock in a hammock

By Masiana Kelly. 2024

Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, General fiction, Alphabet, number and picture books, Multi-cultural fiction, Canadian fiction
Human-transcribed braille

"Big or small, sweet or savoury, with stew or with sprinkles, there are tons of ways to enjoy bannock! This…

rhyming book explores a favourite Inuit food, and has some fun along the way. What’s your favourite way to eat bannock? Try it at home with the included bannock recipe! Written by Inuk/Dene writer Masiana Kelly, this sweet and simple narrative celebrates this delicious food."

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Métis Like Me

By Tasha Hilderman. 2024

Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Canadian fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille

A CBC Bestseller!Whether or not you're Métis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture —…

take a picture book journey into Métis crafts, music and cooking with friends who love to share.Are you Métis like me? A group of children of Métis descent share and explore all the ways they celebrate and experience their heritage — enjoying traditional foods like bannock bread and Saskatoon berries; crafting with beads; sharing stories, dance, music and songs. Each child shares a different way they enjoy honoring their backgrounds and weaving parts of the rich tapestry that makes up Métis culture. One child, though, has grown up disconnected from their history, and can't join in with the others in the same way. But they soon see it's never too late to learn, celebrate or become a part of a community in which Métis and non-Métis alike can discover the richness of an often-overlooked culture.This rhythmic, jubilant book will encourage young readers of all backgrounds to celebrate their own heritage and learn more about Métis history, and contains back matter including an author's note, recipe and dictionary to further inspire.

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Freddie the Flyer

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, Fred Carmichael. 2023

Printbraille
Historical fiction, Canadian fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille

A gorgeous picture book that pays homage to aviator Freddie Carmichael — the first Indigenous commercial pilot in the Arctic…

—with each month of the year highlighting moments from his life, the beauty of the North and the power of dreams.When Freddie was young, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies at his family’s remote bush camp. He was instantly hooked.Freddie has flown for nearly seventy years, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas.This book celebrates Freddie’s early dreams of flying and his later achievements. Readers move with Freddie through the year, hearing about his journey as a pilot and leader, while learning the names of the months in Gwich’in and Inuvialuktun at the same time. Art from Inuvialuit painter Audrea Loreen-Wulf perfectly captures the incredible Western Arctic as well as Freddie’s love for aviation.

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Phoenix Gets Greater

By Marty Wilson-Trudeau. 2022

Printbraille
General fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction, Family stories, Canadian fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
Human-transcribed braille
A delightful and gentle story about a young Two-Spirit Indigenous child celebrating his identity, overcoming bullying, and bonding with his family.
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Benny the Bananasaurus Rex

By Sarabeth Holden, Emma Pedersen. 2022

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General fiction, Humourous fiction, Canadian fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Multi-cultural fiction
Human-transcribed braille

A funny and relatable story of a little boy who can be anything he wants to be (whether it’s a…

dinosaur, or a banana, or both!) with a big imagination and a bit of help from his anaana.

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It's Time for Berries!

By Ceporah Mearns, Jeremy Debicki, Tindur Peturs. 2023

Printbraille
Family stories, Sports fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Animal stories, Canadian fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
Human-transcribed braille

Celebrating the traditional practise of gathering Arctic berries and other Inuit traditional land uses, this cute story of determination and…

enjoying the outdoors is perfect for grandkids to share with their grandparents.

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Oolichan Moon (Sisters Learn Foods of the Elders)

By Samantha Beynon, Lucy Trimble. 2022

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Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, General fiction, Canadian fiction, Animal stories
Human-transcribed braille

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. Together, author Samantha Beynon and illustrator Lucy Trimble have created a children’s book rich with cultural knowledge and tradition that relates to their Nisga'a ancestry surrounding the oolichan fish. With playful text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can learn alongside the two Nisga'a sisters as they are gifted with sacred knowledge from their Elders, passed down for many generations in the oral tradition. A gorgeous celebration of Nisga'a language, history and culture, Oolichan Moon also includes historical and cultural information about the oolichan fish and related Nisga'a vocabulary.

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Smile So Big

By Sunshine Quem Tenasco. 2023

Printbraille
Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Canadian fictionTravel and geography, Social issues, Self help
Human-transcribed braille

A magical mirror helps a young girl understand her true beauty in this new picture book from the creators of…

Nibi’s Water Song.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.Challa’s mom tells her that when anyone looks into the mirror, they will see their true self. There’s just one rule: Everyone has to say what they see in the reflection.At first the mirror seems to work for everyone but her. Challa keeps looking and looking. The more beauty she sees in herself, the happier she feels, and the longer she looks into the mirror, the more beauty she sees, until finally Challa sees so much beauty, she can't contain her smile!This special story, from award-winning activist Sunshine Quem Tenasco and artist Chief Lady Bird, introduces readers to concepts of self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and recognition of the unique beauty that comes from within.

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The Song That Called Them Home

By David A. Robertson, Maya McKibbin. 2023

Printbraille
Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Family stories, Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Canadian fiction
Human-transcribed braille

From the award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a cinematic fantasy-adventure story inspired by Indigenous legends.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.

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Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One

By Chief Lady Bird. 2022

Printbraille
Canadian fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille

In this beautifully illustrated book, a determined young Anishnaabe girl in search of adventure goes on a transformative journey into…

a forest on her traditional territory. She is joined by a chorus of her ancestors in red dresses, who tell her they remember what it was like to be carefree and wild, too. Soon, though, the girl is challenged by a monster named Hate, who envelops her in a cloud of darkness. She climbs a mountain to evade the monster, and, with the help of her matriarchs and the power of Thunderbird, the monster is held at bay. Together the young girl and her ancestors beat their drums in song and support, giving the girl the confidence she needs to become a changemaker in the future, capable of fending off any monster in her way. Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One is a moving and powerful book about Indigenous resistance and ancestral connection.

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Storyteller Skye: Teachings from My Ojibway Grandfather

By Lindsay Christina King, Carolyn Frank. 2023

Printbraille
Canadian fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
Human-transcribed braille

Have you ever wondered why Rabbit has such long ears? Or why Raccoon is wearing a mask? In this collection…

of funny and unique short stories, young Skye enlightens us in a number of Indigenous teachings, passed down to her from her Ojibway Grandfather. Through her natural gift of storytelling, Skye encourages other children to embrace the art and become storytellers, too!  

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Still This Love Goes On

By Julie Flett, Buffy Sainte-Marie. 2022

Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, General fiction, Indigenous peoples fiction
Human-transcribed braille

A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022! NAMED A BEST PICTURE BOOK…

OF THE YEAR: Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, and Chicago Public Library "A love letter to family, home, and Indigenous traditions. . . This story reminds readers of the joy we experience upon returning to those whom we love and who love us."—Kirkus STARRED Review From Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for the people and places we are far away from. Based on Sainte-Marie?s song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On combines Flett's breathtaking art with vivid lyrics to craft a stunning portrait of a Cree worldview. At the heart of this picture book is a gentle message about missing our loved ones, and the promise of seeing each other again. This gem of a picture book features: Sheet music of Buffy Sainte-Marie's beloved song Notes from Sainte-Marie and Flett about their inspiration for the song and illustrations Brimming with love for community and the land, Still This Love Goes On is destined to be read and sung for generations.

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Dancing With Our Ancestors (Sk'ad'a Stories Series #4)

By Robert Davidson, Sara Florence Davidson, Janine Gibbons. 2022

Printbraille
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.

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Hockey with Dad

By Willie Sellars, Nelson White. 2021

Printbraille
Sports fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Family stories
Human-transcribed braille

The highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning Dipnetting with Dad, in Hockey with Dad, Little Brother's adventures continue as he…

grows and learns about the importance of hockey to his Secwépemc community.

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Thunder and the Noise Storms

By Jeffrey Ansloos, Shezza Ansloos, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. 2021

Printbraille
General fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
Human-transcribed braille

A Nov/Dec Loan Stars Jr Top Ten Pick 2021! A Blue Spruce Award nominee 2021! When the world gets too…

loud and chaotic, a young boy’s grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead. Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing—for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder’s mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected. Gentle, inviting illustrations by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley emphasize Mosom’s lessons about the healing power of the world around us.

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We Learn from the Sun

By David Bouchard. 2020

Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
Human-transcribed braille

David Bouchard is a best selling author, speaker and educator. He is Canada's most sought after public speaker. We Learn…

from the Sun is an Indigenous rhyming poem based on his best selling book Seven Sacred Teachings. An Indigenous rhyming poem with colorful illustrations about the seven sacred teachings that can be learned from the sun. This richly illustrated book by Metis writer David Bouchard and Metis illustrator Kristy Cameron, weaves together Woodland style paintings with a rhythmic poem about the spiritual lessons that we can learn from the Sun and the seven sacred teachings.

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It's a Mitig!

By Bridget George. 2020

Printbraille
Alphabet, number and picture books, General fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
Human-transcribed braille
A colourful children’s book written in a rhyming combination of English and Ojibwe.
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We Dream Medicine Dreams

By Lisa Boivin. 2021

Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, General fiction, Gentle fiction, Animal stories
Human-transcribed braille

When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors…

through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Caribou, and Wolf all have teachings to share to help us live a good life. But when Grampa gets sick and falls into a coma, the little girl must lean on his teachings as she learns to say goodbye.

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The Shaman's Apprentice

By Zacharias Kunuk, Megan Kyak-Monteith. 2021

Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille

A young shaman in training must face her first test—a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below,…

who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill.

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Louis Riel Day: The Fur Trade Project

By Deborah L. Delaronde, Sheldon Dawson. 2021

Printbraille
Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Historical fiction
Human-transcribed braille
A young boy learns about the history of the fur trade and Louis Riel Day for a school project with the help of his grandfather in this illustrated picture book.
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