Leo Fox
Makai'stoo - Leo Fox is a life long educator and native Blackfoot speaker.
Leo has made it his life work to develop Blackfoot curriculum and preserve his culture. He has worked with other members of his tribe to publish volumes 1- 1V of Kitomahkitapiiminnooniksi Stories from Our Elders. He also published Kipaitapiiwahsinnooni with the Kainai Board of Education in 2001.
Leo was an elementary school principal for the Kainai Board of Education for many years. In the later stages of his career, he worked for the Kainai Board of Education on the Blood reserve where he helped with efforts to preserve the Blackfoot language and assisted in developing much needed Blackfoot curriculum until his retirement in 2012.
Kids Books (3)
Synopsis:
Sierra and Blue tells the story of a young girl and boy who go to live with their grandparents on the Blood Reserve when their parents are killed in a car accident.
The Blackfoot language focus for this book is family and relationships.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
This book is the first book in the Sierra and Blue series.
Includes some Blackfoot words. A glossary for the words is included at the back of the book.
Additional Information
32 pages plus cover | 8.5" x 10"
Synopsis:
In Sierra and Blue Go to Town, the children travel to Lethbridge with their grandparents for the day and take part in many fun and healthy activities like visiting the library and going to the local pool.
The Blackfoot language focus for this book is foods.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
This book is the second book in the Sierra and Blue series.
Includes a Blackfoot Glossary and information on the Blackfoot Alphabet at the back of the book.
Additional Information
34 pages plus cover | 8.5" x 10"
Synopsis:
In Sierra and Blue Go to Visit their Cousins, the children go to visit their cousins at their home near Old Agency in a different area of the Blood Reserve. The children play with their cousins and enjoy a meal with their family and friends.
The Blackfoot language focus for this book is animals.
The stories incorporate some English and Blackfoot words. There is also a pronunciation guide included in the last pages of each book.
Each of the unique images in the Sierra and Blue series are painted in acrylic on canvas and depict a realistic portrait of the character and beauty of Southern Alberta.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
This book is the third book in the Sierra and Blue series.
Includes a Blackfoot Glossary at the back of the book.
Additional Information
38 pages plus cover | 8.5" x 10"
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