Missing Nimâmâ
Missing Nimâmâ
Missing Nimâmâ is a story of love, loss, and acceptance, showing the human side of a national tragedy. --publisher
Tribal Affiliation/Homelands: Cree
The song within my heart
The song within my heart
As a young First Nations, Cree Indian boy prepares for his first powwow, he learns from his grandmother that he has to create stories and songs to prepare for his own upcoming pow-wow. She guides him through the events of the day and helps him to understand that the stories, songs, and beating heart are his to own and are things unique to each individual. These are the kinds of things that hold value and importance beyond materialistic things.
Caribou Song
Caribou Song
"Joe and Cody are brothers who follow the caribou (ateek) all year long. Joe plays the accordion (kitoochigan) and Cody dances to entice the wandering caribou. But when thousands of caribou heed their call, the boys become part of a magical adventure"--Page 4 of cover
Wild berries / Pikaci-mīnisa
Wild berries / Pikaci-mīnisa
Clarence and his grandmother pick wild blueberries and meet ant, spider, and fox in a beautiful woodland landscape
Chuck in the city
Chuck in the city
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.
Fox on the ice / Maageesees maskwameek kaapit
Fox on the ice / Maageesees maskwameek kaapit
One winter afternoon, Joe and Cody went ice fishing with their papa, their mama, and Cody's little black dog, Ootsie. It was the perfect day to fish. The sky was clear, and the sun made the snow sparkle like diamonds. Brothers Joe and Cody are spending a chilly winter afternoon ice fishing with their parents. Cody is helping Papa fish, while Mama and Joe doze in the sled. Suddenly the sled dogs sit up and sniff. A fox is across the lake, her fur as bright as flames. The sled dogs give chase, pulling Mama and Joe along on a wild ride
I help / Niwechihaw
I help / Niwechihaw
This simple story in Cree and English explores a young child's relationship to his grandmother, or kôkhom, as they go for a walk in the woods to pick rosehips.
The drum calls softly
The drum calls softly
In collaboration with Northern Cree, illustrator Jim Poitras, Cree poet Shelley Willier, and best-selling Métis author David Bouchard, The drum calls softly shares the passion and beauty of Native culture through words, paintings, and songs in a stunning book that is accessible to child and adult alike.
Mwâkwa Talks to the Loon
Mwâkwa Talks to the Loon
Kayâs is a young Cree man who is blessed with a Gift that makes him a talented hunter. He knows the ways of the Beings he hunts and can even talk with them in their own languages. But when he becomes proud and takes his abilities for granted, he loses his gift, and the People grow hungry. With the help of the Elders and the Beings that inhabit the water, Kayâs learns that in order to live a life of success, fulfillment and peace, he must cherish and respect the talents and skills he has been given. --publisher's site