Irene Kuziw
Irene Kuziw has worked in galleries, museums, and schools. Her artwork has been featured in many shows. Irene now devotes her time to doing what she loves - drawing and exploring the abstraction of reality, whether it be the human face of the animal spirit. A graduate of the University of Manitoba School of Art, she lives in the Interlake region of Manitoba.
Kids Books (14)
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Les Sept enseignements sacrés des Anishinaabeg (l’amour, la sagesse, l’humilité, le courage, le respect, l’honnêteté et la vérité) sont au coeur de ces sept histoires pour enfants. Se déroulant en milieu urbain et mettant en scène des enfants autochtones auxquels tous les jeunes lecteurs pourront s’identifier, ces histoires abordent les thèmes du foyer et de la famille.
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This is the French version of The Seven Teachings Stories Amik Love Schools, which is recommended for ages four and up.
Tome 1 de la série Les Sept enseignements des Anishinaabeg.
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7 po x 9 po | 24 pages | Couleur
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Amik tells Moshoom about his wonderful school. Then his grandfather tells him about the residential school he went to, much different from Amik’s school. So Amik has an idea….
Amik Loves School is one book in The Seven Teachings Stories series.The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
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Find the French translation of this book here: Amik aime l'ecole.
This book is part of The Seven Teachings Stories series, which are inspired by the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. These stories are set in urban landscapes, where Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
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24 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
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This is the French version of The Seven Teachings Stories Singing Sisters, which is recommended for ages four and up.
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7 po x 9 po | 26 pages | Couleur
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Selected for inclusion in the Spring 2015 edition of Best Books for Kids & Teens (BBKT) by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.
Kode knows many things, but she doesn’t know one thing: What does respect mean? Who will help her figure out the answer?
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Kode's Quest(ion) is one book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
This book is also available in French: La quête de Kode : Une histoire sur le respect
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24 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
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Les Sept enseignements des Anishinaabeg (l’amour, la sagesse, l’humilité, le courage, le respect, l’honnêteté et la vérité) sont au coeur de ces sept histoires pour enfants. Se déroulant en milieu urbain et mettant en scène des enfants autochtones auxquels tous les jeunes lecteurs pourront s’identifier, ces histoires abordent les thèmes du foyer et de la famille.
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This is the French version of The Seven Teachings Stories Kode's Quest(ion), which is recommended for ages four and up.
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7 po x 9 po | 26 pages | Couleur
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This is the French version of The Seven Teachings Stories The Just Right Gift, which is recommended for ages four and up.
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7 po x 9 po | 26 pages | Couleur
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La série Les Sept enseignements des Anishinaabeg (l’amour, la sagesse, l’humilité, le courage, le respect, l’honnêteté et la vérité) sont au coeur de ces sept histoires pour enfants. Se déroulant en milieu urbain et mettant en scène des enfants autochtones auxquels tous les jeunes lecteurs pourront s’identifier, ces histoires abordent les thèmes du foyer et de la famille.Dans ce récit, Makwa est inscrit dans une nouvelle école… mais il ne veut pas y aller. Comment fera-t-il face au premier jour de classe?
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This is the French version of The Seven Teachings Stories The First Day, which is recommended for ages 4 to 8.
The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
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La série Les Sept enseignements des Anishinaabeg (l’amour, la sagesse, l’humilité, le courage, le respect, l’honnêteté et la vérité) sont au coeur de ces sept histoires pour enfants. Se déroulant en milieu urbain et mettant en scène des enfants autochtones auxquels tous les jeunes lecteurs pourront s’identifier, ces histoires abordent les thèmes du foyer et de la famille. Dans ce récit, Misaabe raconte des histoires formidables sur les trolls, les lunettes à rayons X, les agents secrets, et sur sa vie remplie d’aventures. La vie de tous les jours est-elle donc si ennuyeuse?
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This is the French version of The Seven Teachings Stories Misaabe's Stories, which is recommended for ages 4 to 8.
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Misaabe tells great stories – about trolls, and x-ray glasses, and secret agents, and his super-exciting life. But is real life so bad?
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Misaabe's Stories is part of the series The Seven Teaching Stories. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
This resource is also available in French: Les Histoires de Misaabe: Une histoire sur l'honnetete
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24 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
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La série Les Sept enseignements des Anishinaabeg (l’amour, la sagesse, l’humilité, le courage, le respect, l’honnêteté et la vérité) sont au coeur de ces sept histoires pour enfants. Se déroulant en milieu urbain et mettant en scène des enfants autochtones auxquels tous les jeunes lecteurs pourront s’identifier, ces histoires abordent les thèmes du foyer et de la famille.Miskwaadesi n’est pas sure de bien comprendre ce qu’est la vérité. Pourtant, elle en sait beaucoup plus qu’elle ne le croit.
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This is the French version of The Seven Teachings Stories What is Truth, Betsy?, which is recommended for ages 4 to 8.
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Ma'iingan knows she is a very good singer. Conflict erupts when her little sister wants to sing just like her.
Singing Sisters is one book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of The Seven Teachings Stories series, which are inspired by the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. These stories are set in urban landscapes, where Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
This resource is also available in French: Deux soeurs en harmonie : Une histoire sur l'humilité
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24 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
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Makwa has to go to a new school … and he doesn’t want to. How will he face his first day?
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The First Day is a book in the series The Seven Teachings Stories. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
This resource is also available in French: Le Premier jour: Une histoire sur le courage
Selected for inclusion in the Spring 2015 edition of Best Books for Kids & Teens (BBKT) by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.
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24 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
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Selected for inclusion in the Spring 2015 edition of Best Books for Kids & Teens (BBKT) by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.
Migisi loves his Gookom. Can he find the perfect gift to show her how much?
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The Just Right Gift is one book in The Seven Teachings Stories series. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
This resource is also available in French: Le cadeau parfait : Une histoire sur l'amour
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24 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
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Miskwaadesi is puzzled about the teaching Truth. But she knows more than she thinks she does.
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What is Truth, Betsy? is a part of the series The Seven Teachings Stories. The Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth—are revealed in seven stories for children. Set in urban landscapes, Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.
Recommended for ages 4 to 8.
This resource is also available in French: Qu'est-ce que la verite, Betsy ?: Une histoire sur la vérité
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24 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
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