Indigenous History | Region of Waterloo Library

Turtle Island

The Story of North America's First People

by Yellowhorn, Eldon

Book - 2017

Also available as ebook. For ages 10-14, Turtle Island uses archeology and research alongside traditional stories to explore the history of indigenous peoples in the Americas from the ice age and pre-colonization through to modern times. Also available as ebook. For ages 10-14, Turtle Island uses archeology and research alongside traditional stories to explore the history of indigenous peoples in the Americas from the ice age and pre-colonization through to modern times. Show less

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What the Eagle Sees

Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and Renewal

by Yellowhorn, Eldon

Book - 2019

For children and teens. Highlighting several different Nations and time periods, this book shares stories of struggle and survival of indigenous people during colonization. For children and teens. Highlighting several different Nations and time periods, this book shares stories of struggle and survival of indigenous people during colonization. Show less

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The Inconvenient Indian

A Curious Account of Native People in North America

by King, Thomas

Book - 2012

Also available as ebook and audiobook. Thomas King uses his storytelling talent and sarcasm to bring readers through a thorough account of history most Canadians never learned. Also available as ebook and audiobook. Thomas King uses his storytelling talent and sarcasm to bring readers through a thorough account of history most Canadians never learned. Show less

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Indigenous Canada

Book - 2018

The first volume of the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada contains contemporary and historical photos, maps, timelines and art as well as a section on Truth and Reconciliation. The first volume of the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada contains contemporary and historical photos, maps, timelines and art as well as a section on Truth and Reconciliation. Show less

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Askiwina

A Cree World

by Cuthand, Doug

Book - 2007

Cree journalist Doug Cuthand explores history from an indigenous point-of-view and shares about their spirituality, culture, and significance to Saskatchewan and Canada. Cree journalist Doug Cuthand explores history from an indigenous point-of-view and shares about their spirituality, culture, and significance to Saskatchewan and Canada. Show less

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Price Paid

The Fight for First Nations Survival

by Sellars, Bev

Book - 2016

Based on a popular presentation Sellars, a Xat'sull chief, often gave to politicians and educators, Price Paid relates Canadian history from a First Nations point of view. Based on a popular presentation Sellars, a Xat'sull chief, often gave to politicians and educators, Price Paid relates Canadian history from a First Nations point of view. Show less

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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

Native America From 1890 to the Present

by Treuer, David

Book - 2019

Also available as audiobook. Ojibwe author Treuer offers a a sweeping counter-narrative of Native American life from the Wounded Knee massacre to the present. Also available as audiobook. Ojibwe author Treuer offers a a sweeping counter-narrative of Native American life from the Wounded Knee massacre to the present. Show less

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Peace Pipe Dreams

The Truth About Lies About Indians

by Dennis, Darrell

Book - 2014

2015 winner of First Nation Communities Read. Darrell Dennis tackles the misconceptions built up over 500 years of colonization with straightforward facts mixed with his comedic wit. 2015 winner of First Nation Communities Read. Darrell Dennis tackles the misconceptions built up over 500 years of colonization with straightforward facts mixed with his comedic wit. Show less

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