Karen Hourie Ellefson
Karen Hourie Ellefson grew up near High Bluff on “The Farm of the Century”, the oldest family owned farm in Manitoba. She is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, and a strong advocate for Indigenous ways of knowledge and learning. Karen lives near Calgary, Alberta.
Kids Books (1)
I Am Metis
$23.95
Artists:
Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; Métis;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781554556212
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
"Who are you?", whispers the voice in the wind. "You are Métis." What does this strange word mean? A young girl watches her father to understand the unfamiliar label. Through a series of vignettes centred around her dad, the child interacts with her riverlot surroundings and delights in her Métis way of life.
Discover the joy and vibrancy of the Métis culture from a child's perspective. Feel the author's pride in her Métis identity, and her love for her father, as she relives childhood memories.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 9.
Caution: The word "Indian" is used in this work when the author recounts a memory from her childhood.
Additional Information
32 pages | 10.00" x 8.00" | Hardcover
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