First/Native Nations/American Indian/Indigenous Archives

Minegoo Mniku / Epekewitkewey A’tukwaqn

2017

"A long time ago, the Great Spirit created all of the sky and stars but it wasn't enough. He then made a beautiful place called Minegoo, a place so beautiful that He almost placed it among the stars. He decided that instead, he would place Minegoo in the most beautiful spot on earth. He summoned Kluskap and asked him to find this spot. After searching the whole world, Kluscap found the Shining Waters, the spot in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that would be home to the Mi'kmaq people created in his own image."-- |cProvided by publisher

The Old Man with the Otter Medicine / Eneèko nàmbe įkʼ̜o̜ò kʼeèzh̜o

2008

by John Blondin, Archie Beaverho and George Blondin

It is winter and the people are starving. There are no fish. They must seek the help of a medicine man to save them. The Old Man with the Otter Medicine tells of medicine power, the struggle for survival and an important part of the history and culture of the Dene people as it has been passed down through stories and legends for generations. --publisher

Dancing with the cranes

2013

by Jeannette C Armstrong and Ron Hall

"Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away."--Back cover

The gathering tree

2012

by Oskiniko Larry Loyie, Constance Brissenden and Heather D Holmlund

Robert, a young man with HIV, returns to his Native community to attend a gathering and to speak to his people about his disease. The two children in the story learn about traditional Native culture while they learn about Robert's disease.

Jenneli’s dance

2008

by Elizabeth Denny and Chris Auchter

One day, Grandma Lucee enters shy Jenneli into a jigging contest at the Lakeside Fair. Jenneli is scared and excited, but with Grandma Lucee's encouragement, love and support, Jenneli places her self-doubts and fears aside to dance in the contest.

Chuck in the city

2012

by Jordan Wheeler and Chris Auchter

Chuck and his mom are heading to the city. Chuck has an exciting escapade as he befriends and provokes some furry, four-legged city critters, dodges skaters, gets lost and then uses his wiles to find his way back home.

Just a walk

2017

by Jordan Wheeler and Chris Auchter

A young boy named Chuck goes for a simple walk that turns into a day of crazy adventures. Chuck encounters animals, fish and birds that lead him on a wild journey throughout their habitats.

Many nations

2004

by Joseph Bruchac and Robert F Goetzl

Illustrations and brief text present aspects of the lives of the many varied native peoples across North America.

What is truth, Betsy?

2015

by Katherena Vermette and Irene Kuziw

Miskwaadesi is puzzled about the teaching Truth. But she knows more than she thinks she does. One book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community. --publisher

Margarito’s forest / El bosque de Don Margarito

2016

by Andy Carter, Eduardo Elas, Allison Havens, Manuel Hernández and Omar Mejía

Margarito's Forest, a bilingual book in English and Spanish with excerpts in K'iche, is based on the life of Don Margarito Esteban Álvarez Velázquez as told by his daughter, Doña María Guadalupe. It is a story of Maya culture and wisdom passed from one generation to the next. As the devastating effects of climate change become clear, Don Margarito's life and the ways of the Maya offer timely wisdom for a planet in peril.