Eleanor Brass

Eleanor Brass (1905–1992, née Deiter) was born on the Peepeekisis Reserve on May 1, 1905, and her ancestors included two signers of Treaty 4: Chief Gabriel Cote and Chief Okanese. Eleanor worked her whole life to foster friendship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and helped establish Native Friendship Centres to assist young Indigenous people making the transition from reserve to urban living. Her career encompassed various government jobs, and she wrote extensively for magazines and newspapers, including a column in the Leader-Post called “Breaking the Barriers.” In an effort to bridge cultural diversity with understanding, Eleanor also became a puppeteer, storyteller, and writer. After retirement, she wrote two books: Medicine Boy and Other Cree Tales (1978) and I Walk in Two Worlds (1987), her autobiography. Eleanor received an honorary degree in literature from the University of Toronto in 1991. She died on May 20, 1992.

Kids Books (1)

Peepeekisis Ātayōhkēwina: Sacred Stories Of Peepeekisis Cree Nation

$19.95

Authors:

● Eleanor Brass (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak); Plains Cree; Peepeekisis Cree Nation;)

Artists:

● Aleigha Agecoutay (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak); Plains Cree; Peepeekisis Cree Nation;)

Format: Paperback

Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak); Plains Cree; Peepeekisis Cree Nation;

Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7;

ISBN / Barcode: 9781988783635

Synopsis:

These stories from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation tell of the Little People, Wesuketchuk, and the Sky People, and share the Plains Cree worldview, values, and spiritual beliefs.

“nipakosēyimon ēkā ta-wanihtāhk kinēhiyawātisinaw, tāpitaw awiyak ta-masinahahk ēkwan ta-pīkiskwātahk.” --Eleanor Brass, 1987

“I am hoping that our Indian culture will not be lost, that there will always be someone to write and speak about it. As the treaty reads, ‘As long as the grass grows and the water flows.’” —Eleanor Brass, 1987

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 12.

Dual-language: English and Plains Cree (y-dialect). 

Pronunciation guide included.

Additional Information
96 pages | 11.00" x 8.50"

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