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• Bannock in a Hammock

  Kelly, Masiana, 1984-

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  This sweet and simple rhyming book explores a food that is a popular tradition with Inuit and other Indigenous people, and has some fun along the way. What's your favourite way to eat bannock?

• The Land Knows Me

  a Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

  Joseph, Leigh

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  Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about indigenous plant relationships and how we are all connected to nature through plant-based foods, medicines, and materials.

• My Little Ogichidaa

  An Indigenous Lullaby

  Poll, Willie

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  Inspired by Indigenous motherhood. It invites readers to explore the compelling dreams and hopes of an Indigenous parent for her soon-to-be-born warrior.

• Animals at Play in Mi'kma'ki

  Beaulieu, Mel

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  In this fun board book for young kids, turtles skateboard, salmon snorkel, bears take photos and otters frolic with floaties! Mi'kmaw artist Mel Beaulieu's lively modern take on traditional beadwork brings these animals to life.

• My Heart Fills With Happiness

  Gray Smith, Monique, 1968-

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  This beautiful board book serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. Screen reader support enabled.

• Dad, I Miss You

  Sammurtok, Nadia

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  Told in the voice of a boy and his father in turns, this book takes a thoughtful and heartfelt look at the emotional toll of a child being taken from their family and community to attend residential school.

• This Land Is a Lullaby

  Simpson, Tonya

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  A gentle picture-book lullaby in which the sounds of the land soothe an Indigenous child to sleep on a stormy summer night on the Prairies

• Auntie's Rez Surprise

  O'Watch, Heather,

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  Auntie always greets Cree in nēhiyawēwin when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree can't wait to discover what it is. The first clue? It's from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little You

  Van Camp, Richard, 1971-

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  This board book for babies and toddlers celebrates the potential of every child.

• Sweetest Kulu

  Kalluk, Celina

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  This story describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic.

• A Family Tree

  Drouillard, Staci Lola

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  Chronicles the changes brought upon a beloved family tree that must be uprooted and planted on new land.

• When We Were Alone

  Robertson, David, 1977-

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  A young girl learns about life in a residential school through her grandmother's memories.

• Birdsong

  Flett, Julie

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  A young girl moves from her home by the sea, and she is lonely until she meets her neighbor, an elderly woman. As the seasons change and their friendship grows, the woman's health begins to fail.

• We All Play

  Kimêtawânaw

  Flett, Julie

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  This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases.

• Powwow Day

  Sorell, Traci

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  Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow. She can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration -- but, as the drum beats, she finds the faith to believe…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Pencil

  Avingaq, Susan

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  Based on the author's childhood memories of growing up in an iglu, this story introduces young readers to the idea of using things wisely.

• I Am Not a Number

  Dupuis, Jenny Kay

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  At the residential school, Irene is separated from her brothers; she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school.

• Stand Like a Cedar

  Campbell, Nicola I.

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  A child and her family members explore and enjoy the West Coast landscape, where they encounter various animals who share their names in Nłe7kepmxcín or Halq'emeylem.

• Noodin's Perfect Day

  Simpson, Ansley

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• Shi-shi-etko

  Campbell, Nicola I.

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  This book brings a terrible part of Canada's history, the residential school system, to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to.