Diana Frost
Diana Frost is an Algonquin Métis, engineer by day, and artist, musician and author by night. In the first part of her career, she travelled extensively and both volunteered and worked as an engineer overseas on projects to improve water and sanitation systems for small cities and mountain villages. As someone who has always been interested in other cultures, she has been lucky enough to work on projects in Colombia, Peru, China, and Rwanda. She is very proud of the work she did while with the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST). She helped to develop a “train the trainers” model so that by the time she left, she was able to verify she had helped 500,000 people get better water by empowering local NGOs to do the work themselves.
Books (2)
Synopsis:
Colouring It Forward is honoured to have collaborated with Cree Elder John Sinclair in the design of this day planner that is dedicated to fostering Truth and Reconciliation. They are also grateful to Ashley Barclay for her artwork, to Crystal Fraser and Sara Komarnisky for allowing us to share some of their recommended Acts of Reconciliation.
Would you like to learn more about Indigenous issues, and culture to participate more fully in reconciliation?
This day planner offers you:
- Answers to questions about culture, issues and spirituality by Cree elder John Sinclair
- suggested ReconciliActions
- important Indigenous dates to observe
- update on the TRC's 94 Calls to Action: where the government is at with implementing the Calls to Action
- 3 colouring images by Metis artist Ashley Barclay
- 365 undated pages to record your meetings, your daily gratitude and your reconciliation plans!
- Each day planner sold will provide a donation to Piitoayis Family School
Synopsis:
This art book features artwork by Anishinaabe artist Donna Langhorne.
In the Seven Visions, Anishinaabe artist Donna Langhorne describes to you the meaning behind her seven pieces of artwork. Her visions were inspired by the seven sacred teachings, and draw on contemporary issues affecting Indigenous people.
Diana Frost from Colouring It Forward adds suggestions of activities that you can engage in to do something about these issues and to participate in reconciliation.
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8.5"x11", 24 pages, full colour book
Kids Books (3)
Synopsis:
This is the 3rd Edition of our Cree coloring book with some new coloring sheets for adults and children. Read the wisdom pieces shared by Cree elder John Sinclair which introduce the teachings he received from his forefathers. Colour the beautiful artwork by Cree artists Delree Dumont.
Every book purchased will provide royalties to the artist and elder as well as a donation to Kani Kanichihk, a Cree organization for their cultural revitalization and community work.
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118 Pages | 8.5" x 11" | 3rd Edition
Synopsis:
This is more than just a colouring book.
You will enjoy learning a bit about Blackfoot traditional wisdom shared by Blackfoot elder Camille Pablo Russell while you add vibrant colour to the beautiful pieces of Blackfoot First Nation art by Kalum Teke Dan and Ryan Jason Allen Willert.
Blank lines under stories and traditional wisdom provide a space for journaling.
Royalties are paid to the artists and elder of this work. Part of the proceeds also go to "Children are our Sacred Bundle" conferences that work on improving the situation for Indigenous children from the grassroots level.
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104 Pages | 8.5" x 11"
Synopsis:
This is more than just a colouring book.
Enjoy learning a bit about Northern Dene ancestral knowledge shared by the late Dene elder George Blondin while you colour in gorgeous Chipewyan Dene artwork by Michael Fatt and beautiful Gwich'in Dene art by Christiana Latham.
Authors and artists are paid royalties for this work. Part of the proceeds also goes to furthering economic development for Indigenous artists.
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104 Pages | 8.5" x 11"