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Freddie the Flyer
By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, Fred Carmichael. 2023
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.Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life (Siha Tooskin Knows)
By Charlene Bearhead, Wilson Bearhead. 2020
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his…
mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life.The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.Métis Like Me
By Tasha Hilderman. 2024
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.ninitohtênân / We Listen (Nohkom series #3)
By Caitlin Dale Nicholson. 2024
The third book in the Nôhkom series, in Cree and English, tells a story about gathering leaves for Labrador tea,…
while listening in different ways. A child, her family and her friend have arrived at their favorite picnic spot by the lake, but before they eat lunch Nôhkom suggests they pick leaves for Labrador tea. Once among the trees, Nôhkom pauses for a moment to listen, and the others do too. Nôhkom prays, the girls take their turn, then Nôhkom shows them where to find the leaves. Nôhkom and Mom rest after harvesting, but the girls opt for a swim in the lake ... though they’re quite happy to warm up afterwards with freshly brewed Labrador tea. And when it’s time for the picnic, the girls take another turn at listening. Beautifully rendered paintings in acrylic on canvas show the family outing. Includes a recipe for Labrador tea as well as a salve made from Labrador Tea leaves. Key Text Features illustrations recipe informational note Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.Heart Berry Bling
By Jenny Kay Dupuis. 2023
On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings.…
However, beading is much harder than she expected! As they work side by side, Granny shares how beading helped her persevere and stay connected to her Anishinaabe culture when she lost her Indian status, forcing her out of her home community—all because she married someone without status, something the men of her community could do freely.As she learns about patience and perseverance from her granny&’s teachings, Maggie discovers that beading is a journey, and like every journey, it&’s easier with a loved one at her side.In this beautifully illustrated book, children learn about the tradition of Anishinaabe beadwork, strawberry teachings, and gender discrimination in the Indian Act.Misaabe's Stories: A Story of Honesty (The Seven Teachings Stories #7)
By Katherena Vermette. 2015
Misaabe tells great stories—stories about saving a city from giant green trolls, reading supersonic books with x-ray glasses, and how…
his dad is a secret agent fighting bad guys, and that&’s why he can&’t come to visit. When Misaabe&’s stories go too far, he must learn how to be honest and authentic with his friends.An Anishinaabe child shares his talent for storytelling and learns to embrace his insecurities in this relatable story. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.The Peacemaker: Thanadelthur (Tales from Big Spirit #6)
By David A. Robertson. 2010
When Cole's teacher catches him drawing rather than listening in class, he gives Cole a special assignment: an oral presentation…
on an important Aboriginal figure. Cole will do almost anything to avoid speaking in public -- even feigning illness. But when he hear the story of the remarkable woman known as Thanadelthur—peacemaker between the Cree and the Dene and interpreter for the governor of Fort York -- he is so inspired by her bravery, he overcomes his own fears.The Peacemaker is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4–6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.I Can't Have Bannock but the Beaver Has a Dam
By Bernelda Wheeler. 2016
This beloved Indigenous classic begins when a little boy asks, &“Mom, can I have some bannock?&” Despite having all the…
ingredients, Mom can&’t make bannock.As the little boy asks &“why,&” beginning readers learn about the connections between living things in an ecosystem through the ripple effects of a beaver building a dam.Children will be eager to chime in as Mom answers the little boy&’s questions about the power outage in their community and how it impacts his family. Enjoy Mom&’s bannock with your young reader using the recipe in the back of the book.Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People (Siha Tooskin Knows)
By Charlene Bearhead, Wilson Bearhead. 2020
Transportation, housing, agriculture, communications…there are so many modern conveniences. But are they really modern? Where did they really come from?…
Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—will learn about their origins and more on his walk home from school with Ade (his father). There&’s so much to learn about the earliest forms of technology, travel, medicine, and food from right here on Turtle Island. Come along with Paul and Ade to hear all about the gifts of his people. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
By Dallas Hunt. 2018
During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum&’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out…
a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients. Find a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum&’s world-famous bannock in the back of the book.The Chief: Mistahimaskwa (Tales from Big Spirit #7)
By David A. Robertson. 2016
On her way to school one day, Sarah is relieved to find the book she&’d dropped the day before—shortly after…
an encounter with a bear. But when she opens it, the story within, about the Cree chief Mistahimaskwa, comes alive. It takes Sarah back to the Saskatchewan Plains of 1832, where the young boy who would become the great chief first learns the ways of his people, to the final days of his life.Jigging for Halibut With Tsinii (Sk'ad'a Stories Series #1)
By Sara Florence Davidson, Robert Davidson. 2021
Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own experiences with Tsinii (his grandfather), this tender story highlights intergenerational knowledge and authentic…
learning experiences.Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with Tsinii, his grandfather. As they watch the weather, jig for halibut, and row with the tides, the boy realizes there&’s more to learn from Tsinii than how to catch a fish.Written by the creators of Potlatch as Pedagogy, this book brings the Sk'ad'a Principles to life through the art of Janine Gibbons.The First Day: A Story of Courage (The Seven Teachings Stories)
By Katherena Vermette. 2014
Makwa&’s family just moved to the city, and it&’s his first day at a new school. He doesn&’t know anybody,…
he doesn&’t have any friends, and everything is so new and scary. Can Makwa find the courage to overcome his fears and enjoy his first day?In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe boy learns that things that seem scary at first are often not so bad after all. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.The Land of Os: John Ramsay (Tales from Big Spirit #6)
By David A. Robertson. 2010
When Richard's class from Big Spirit School takes a canoe trip, he and his classmates chance upon an ederly woman.…
She tells them the story of her grandfather, John Ramsay, of the Sandy Bar community on Lake Winnipeg. Ramsay's land was taken by the government and given to the new settlers from Iceland who arrived there in 1875. Yet many owed their survival to Ramsay, who helped them through freezing winters, hunger, and a devastating smallpox epidemic.The Land of Os is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4–6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.Powwow Counting in Cree
By Penny M. Thomas. 2013
This unique counting book introduces Cree numbers, from one to ten. Featuring powwow imagery that reflects the rich culture and…
tradition of the Cree people, rhyme, rhythm, and glowing illustration combine to make language learning a joyful experience for young readers. A pronunciation guide is included in the back of the book. Winner of McNally Robinson Book for Young People AwardSelected for The Canadian Children&’s Book Centre&’s Best Books for Kids & TeensApproved resource for Manitoba classroomsWhen We Were Alone
By David A. Robertson. 2016
Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award! A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious.…
Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the girl asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree/English edition. Download the free teacher guide on the Portage & Main Press website.Where Did You Get Your Moccasins?
By Bernelda Wheeler. 1992
When a boy wears his new moccasins to a city school, his classmates want to know all about them. As…
the boy answers his classmate&’s questions, readers learn who Kookum is, where leather comes from, and how leather is traditionally prepared for moccasins. But where did the beads come from?Share this book with beginning readers to practise the important pre-reading concepts of rhythm and repetition.Ispík kákí péyakoyak/When We Were Alone
By David A. Robertson. 2020
A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair…
and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away.When We Were Alone won the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award in the Young People's Literature (Illustrated Books) category, and was nominated for the TD Canadian's Children's Literature Award. This edition includes the text in Swampy Cree syllabics and Roman orthography, as well as the original English.The Rebel: Gabriel Dumont (Tales from Big Spirit #6)
By David A. Robertson. 2010
For Tyrese, history class is the lowest point of his school day. This is, until his friend Levi reveals a…
secret -- a secret that brings history alive, in the form of one Gabriel Dumont. Through Dumont, a great Metis leader of the Northwest Resistance, the boys experience a bison hunt, a skirmish with the Blackfoot, and encounter with the great Louis Riel, and, ultimately, a great battle at Batoche, Saskatchewan.The Rebel is one book in the Tales from Big Spirit series. Tales from Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4–6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair (Siha Tooskin Knows)
By Charlene Bearhead, Wilson Bearhead. 2020
Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean?Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has learned from…
Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard, especially when the kids there have never experienced the values and culture of the Nakota people. Join Paul as Mitoshin (his grandfather) helps remind him how strength of character can be found in the strength of his hair.The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.