chi miigwech, big thank you
This colorfully illustrated picture book expresses gratitude for the natural world, food and shelter, feelings, experiences and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings.
Springtime in Kitkatla
In this beautiful picture book, Walaas and her dzi'i (grandmother) take a fishing boat to their family’s reserve, Kitkatla, for spring break, where Walaas enjoys spending time with family, eating traditional foods and wandering the shoreline. Even though she’ll have to leave, she knows she’ll always belong there.
The First Christmas Tree
In this illustrated picture book, the Great Manitou searches for the right tree to give the Innu for their first Christmas tree in the cold northern winter.
Wôpanâak Seasons
In Wôpanâak Seasons, a young Wampanoag child explores Aquinnah's seasons, highlighting wildlife, the seashore, cranberry harvests, and winter traditions, celebrating community and cultural heritage.
Two Tricksters Find Friendship
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After a young girl moves to a small island community, she and a local Indigenous boy form a strong friendship over the summer. When they begin the fourth grade together, the two find adventure while navigating the challenges and prejudices of their lives.
Dreaming Alongside
Dragonfly invites the reader to journey with her to visit the places in our lives that give rise to brilliant dreams for the future, from our bookshelf, where we picture the stories we will tell, to the blanket of moss, where we feel nurtured and peaceful.
Omaamakaadendaagozi Edwiina / The Fabulous Edweena
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Edwin is ready to introduce the world to his drag persona, Edweena, at his skating competition.
The Fragments that Remain
A year after her brother Ally’s death was ruled suicide by overdose, Andy starts university without her “honorary twin,” writing him letters as she strives to embrace her bisexuality and her Indigenous identity. When Andy discovers Ally’s hidden poems, she tries to piece together these remaining fragments of her brother.
How Rabbit Tricked the Buzzards
When the buzzards refused to share the warmth of their fire, Rabbit devised a plan to not only get warm, but share the warmth with other animals.
Lost at Windy River
This graphic novel for middle-grade readers tells the true story of how a young Indigenous girl survived nine days after getting lost during a snowstorm in northern Canada.
Hummingbird / Aamo-binashee
In this dual-language picture book in English and Anishinaabemowin, a child is chased by Windigo, who preys on isolation and insecurity. But Kokum calls to the child with a message of hope, and a hummingbird arrives with teachings of love and resilience.
Original People, Original Television
Original People, Original Television offers an insightful, honest perspective into the development and launch of the first Indigenous television network, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Former Communications Director for APTN Jennifer David shares behind-the-scenes stories and a closer look at the call to action.
Raven Gets Tricked
In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a little deer tricks a greedy raven into sharing his food.
This Land Is a Lullaby
In this gentle picture-book lullaby, the sounds of the land soothe an Indigenous child to sleep on a stormy summer night on the Plains.
When We Are Kind
This beautiful board book looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child’s life.
Lights along the River
In this illustrated picture book set in 1952, a young Métis girl anticipates the arrival of electricity in her small town.
Crow Helps a Friend
In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a wood duck and a crow turn a mistake into an opportunity for friendship and growth.
My Heart Fills With Happiness / Mi corazón se llena de alegría
A dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Spanish.
You Hold Me Up / Tú me sostienes
An evocative picture book intended to foster empathy among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. In English and Spanish.
Billy Buckhorn and the Rise of the Night Seers
A tribal prophecy indicates Billy Buckhorn is the long-awaited Chosen One. In the second installment of the Thunder Child Prophecy, he is destined to battle the Night Seers of the Owl Clan as they plan to retake control of the Middleworld.
You Hold Me Up
An evocative board book intended to foster empathy among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.
The River Run
Lakota teen Alfred Swallow, along with two of his best friends, are sent to a residential boarding school that has the policy, destroy the Indian, save the man. After enduring harsh treatment and punishment, the boys decide to escape and make a run to the river.
