Karen Whetung

Wanting to belong can be hard, and walking away can be even harder.

When a storm plucks four eaglets from their nest to the forest floor, the displaced eaglets proceed on a journey across Turtle Island to rediscover where they belong. One by one, the eaglets encounter communities of creatures who claim them. Will these lost eaglets grow the courage needed to soar in their truths?

Inspired by the Students and Communities she has worked with, Nishinaabe author Karen Whetung shares an allegory of survivance and the desire to tell our stories, share our truths, and claim our place in the world in Four Fallen Eagles.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 7 to 10.

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32 Pages | 9" x 9" | Hardcover 

Le sage vieux chef devrait bientôt laisser sa place et la jeune Linny rêve d'être choisie pour le remplacer. Alors qu'elle a de la difficulté à passer le test, Linny apprend, de la façon la plus inattendue et avec l'aide de sa famille, ce qu'il faut vraiment pour devenir chef…

Educator Information
Publisher recommends the French version for ages 5 to 10.

Empowers young girls to pursue their dreams, especially in terms of pushing traditionally male-dominated roles.

Offers a unique perspective on positive growth mindset and developing leadership skills.

Author is an approved educational facilitator and works as an Indigenous Mentor and Storyteller in schools.

A French Teacher Lesson Plan is available: Le chef du mais plan de cours

This book is available in English: The Corn Chief

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36 pages | 8.97" x 8.10" | Hardcover

With the wizened old chief set to step down, young Linny dreams of being chosen as his replacement. As she struggles to pass his test, Linny learns with the help of her family what it really takes to become chief...in the most unexpected way.

This story is told with the help of traditional corn husk dolls. Corn dolls protect the home, livestock, and personal wellness of the maker and their family. Corn husk dolls have been made in some Indigenous cultures since the beginning of corn agriculture more than one thousand years ago, and continue to be made today.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 10.

Empowers young girls to pursue their dreams, especially in terms of pushing traditionally male-dominated roles.

The story keeps the readers' attention with its rhythm and rhyme. 

Offers a unique perspective on positive growth mindset and developing leadership skills.

Author is an approved educational facilitator and works as an Indigenous Mentor and Storyteller in schools.

Find a teacher lesson plan here: The Corn Chief Teacher Lesson Plan

This book is available in French: Le chef du mais

Additional Information
36 pages | 9.00" x 8.00" | Hardcover