Crystal Many Fingers
Crystal is a Blackfoot member of the Kainai First Nation of Treaty 7. She grew up on the Blood Reserve and as a child roamed the halls of the University of Lethbridge where her mother, Dr. Helen Manyfingers, was studying to earn her Bachelor of Education degree. She has to completed her Master of Education degree with a specialty in Adult and Workplace Environmental Learning. She now works as the Indigenous Consultant to Curriculum at Bow Valley College in Calgary, Alberta.
Kids Books (1)
● Tim Fox (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksikaitsitapi); Kainai (Blood);)
● Crystal Many Fingers (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksikaitsitapi); Kainai (Blood);)
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In Siksikaitsitapi: Stories of the Blackfoot People, seven authors share their stories that come from both from legend and from their personal experiences, with many of the stories in both Blackfoot and English languages. The book is illustrated with beautiful full-colour pictures and photos which help convey these stories from Blackfoot traditional and contemporary traditions and cultures. The Blackfoot Confederacy is made up of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations of Southern Alberta and Montana.
Payne Many Guns' story captures the ways the Blackfoot People live in harmony with the land, animals, and stars in their traditional lands.
Crystal Many Fingers tells a delightful, modern story about animals, their gifts, and why they were put on Earth.
Sheena Potts' story beautifully illustrates the many ways love is alive in Blackfoot traditions and culture.
Tim Fox tells a humerous story about mice who are having a celebration that the raven Napi and a group of dogs want to join.
Marlene Yellow Horn shares her personal story of the teachings she learned as a child about the Elders' traditional and sacred knowledge.
DerRic Starlight tells the tale of Morning Star's diverse and loving family life.
Foreword is by Alayna Many Guns.
Educator & Series Information
The publisher recommends this title for grades 6 to 12, but these stories will appeal to children of all ages.
This book is part of the Indigenous Spirit of Nature series.
"These Blackfoot children’s book chapters share common knowledge stories which have been shared to our authors. Common knowledge includes everyday lessons and norms. The book provides us with an opportunity to reclaim our truths. In the past, sitting with an Elder and listening to traditional stories of the stars, the animals, Napi, and our purpose was a great gift. Today, this is more important than ever. Elders gift us with purpose, strength, knowledge, and love." - Alayna Many Guns, from the foreword
Additional Information
144 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | Colour illustrations | Paperback
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