Rachel Vander Veen
Rachel Vander Veen is originally from Ontario, a grandchild of Dutch settlers. She moved to the
NWT in 2007 to volunteer at Deh Gáh School. She received her teaching degree in 2010, and since then has spent many years advocating the benefits and joys of reading and more recently, giving children the opportunity to connect to the Land. These days, you will find her out exploring and learning with the Bushkids!
Kids Books (1)
The Land Outside My Window
$15.00
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Dene; Yellowknives Dene (T'atsaot'ine);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781738119608
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
A young child stares out her window at spaces and places she has not had access to in the past, but that was about to change. Her teacher leads her to the Land, and through several children’s eyes, we see all that the Land can teach us.
Each place carries stories. The child wonders and poses many questions about the Land and the past as she wanders and plays with her friend discovering and learning together.
Educator Information
The author recommends this book for grades 3+.
Includes an Author's Note.
The Land Outside My Window was inspired by the work of many people across the Northwest Territories who envisioned on-the-Land programming as a possibility for all. Mahsi Cho for your vision and dedication.
Additional Information
30 pages
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