Dawn Smith
Author Dawn Sii-yaa-ilth-supt Smith is Nuu-chah-nulth.
Kids Books (3)
Synopsis:
This book explores the Nuu-Chah-Nulth.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Indigenous Communities in Canada series.
Additional Information
24 Pages
Synopsis:
Les lecteurs sont invites a sauter en canoe pour decouvrir ce que sont les pensionnats pour autochtones au Canada et pour en apprendre davantage sur le Jour de la verite et de la reconciliation. L'autrice Dawn Sii-yaa-ilth-supt Smith est membre de la nation Nuu-chah-nulth et elle a frequente l'ecole de jour du pensionnat pour autochtone de Tsartlip, en Colombie-Britannique. Elle partage avec nous son temoignage et l'importance de la verite et de la reconciliation au Canada.
Educator Information
This book is available in English: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Additional Information
24 Pages
Synopsis:
Readers are invited to jump into a canoe to learn about residential schools in Canada and the special day for truth and reconciliation. Author Dawn Sii-yaa-ilth-supt Smith is Nuu-chah-nulth and attended Tsartlip Indian Day School in British Columbia. She shares her story and the importance of truth-telling and reconciliation in Canada.
Educator & Series Information
Juvenile Nonfiction
This book is part of the Indigenous Communities in Canada series.
This book is available in French: La Journee nationale de la verite et de la reconciliation
Additional Information
24 Pages
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