Scott B. Henderson

From the bestselling author of The Misewa Saga and When We Were Alone, comes 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga. This epic series of young adult graphic novels follows one Cree family over three centuries and seven generations.

Edwin, a Cree teenage boy, is struggling to feel connected to his family and his identity. From stories shared by his mother, Edwin learns about the history of his family, through the years of war, a smallpox epidemic, and residential schools, all the way through to the present and the conflicts Edwin faces in his own life.

Edwin must confront the past to heal in the present—but can his father, scarred by his own residential school experience, heal in time to help Edwin?

This special 15th anniversary edition brings together all four titles in the 7 Generations series, recoloured and relettered, with a preface from author David A. Robertson and an afterword from bestselling author Cherie Dimaline.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 15 to 18.

Includes the stories in the 7 Generations series.

Stone introduces Edwin, a young man who must discover his family’s past if he is to have any future. Edwin learns of his ancestor Stone, a young Plains Cree man, who came of age in the early 19th century. When his older brother is tragically killed during a Blackfoot raid, Stone, the best shot and rider in his encampment, must overcome his grief to avenge his brother’s death.

In Scars, the story of White Cloud, Edwin's ancestor, is set against the smallpox epidemic of 1870-1871. After witnessing the death of his family one by one, White Cloud must summon the strength to find a new home and deliver himself from the terrible disease.

In Ends/Begins, readers learn about the story of Edwin’s father, and his experiences in a residential school. In 1964, two brothers are taken from the warm and loving care of their grandparents, and spirited away to a residential school. When older brother James discovers the anguish that his brother is living under, it leads to unspeakable tragedy.

In The Pact, the guilt and loss of James’s residential school experiences follow him into adulthood, and his life spirals out of control. Edwin, mired in his own pain, tries to navigate past the desolation of his fatherless childhood. As James tries to heal himself he begins to realize that, somehow, he must save his son’s life—as well as his own. When father and son finally meet, can they heal their shattered relationship, and themselves, or will it be too late?

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144 pages | 6.50" x 10.00" | Paperback

La série 7 générations est une bande dessinée épique en deux parties et quatre histoires : Pierre, Cicatrices, Rupture et Pacte. Elle raconte la saga d’une famille autochtone sur trois siècles et sept générations.Pierre : Edwin fait face à un avenir incertain. En découvrant sa famille et son passé de guerres, d’épidémie de variole et de pensionnats, il pourra mieux affronter le présent et envisager l’avenir avec confiance.Cicatrices : L’histoire se déroule en 1870, au moment où la dernière grande épidémie de variole fait des ravages dans les Prairies. Après avoir été témoin de la mort de toute sa famille, Nuage blanc, jeune Cri-des-Plaines et ancêtre d’Edwin, trouve la force d’échapper à la terrible maladie et de partir à la recherche d’un nouveau chez-lui. En constatant à bravoure et la persévérance de Nuage blanc, Edwin s’arme de courage et entreprend d’affronter la principale source de son propre désespoir.

Educator & Series Information
This is book one in the 7 Generations series. 7 Generations is an epic, 4-book graphic novel series by David Alexander Robertson that spans three centuries and seven generations. The central character in the series is Edwin. Edwin, an Indigenous teenager, must learn of his family’s past if he is to have any future. The impact of his journey of discovery, and the revelation that follows, will change his life.

The stories that run through 7 Generations explore the following historical concepts:

• Social customs
• Political structures
• Plains Cree culture
• Spiritual practices and rituals

Recommended for grades 9–12.

This resource is also available in English: 7 Generations Book 1: Stone.

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72 pages | 7.00" x 10.00"

L’enseignement de l’histoire des peuples autochtones dans notre pays n’est pas une tâche facile. Les bandes dessinées de Dave Robertson exploitent un moyen de communication important pour faire connaitre cette histoire aux jeunes Canadiens... L’histoire d’Edwin, de James et de Lauren, puissante et dérangeante, est racontée — et montrée — efficacement. Il s’agit d’un sujet important qui touche de nombreuses familles autochtones. Dave le traite bien, et les belles illustrations de Scott Henderson incitent le lecteur à prêter attention. Pacte fait ressortir un message important : la réconciliation repose sur le respect… et le point de départ est le respect de soi. Toute bonne histoire vaut la peine d’être racontée, et lorsqu’elle est bien racontée, d’être lue. Surtout celle-ci.LE JUGE MURRAY SINCLAIR, PRÉSIDENT, COMMISSION DE VÉRITÉ ET RÉCONCILIATION DU CANADA

La série 7 générations est une bande dessinée épique en deux volumes et quatre histoires : Pierre, Cicatrices, Rupture et Pacte. Elle raconte la saga d’une famille autochtone sur trois siècles et sept générations. Volume 2 :Rupture : En 1967, deux frères sont retirés du domicile de leurs dévoués et affectueux grands-parents et emportés dans un pensionnat indien loin de chez eux. Affecté à des travaux manuels extérieurs, James voit de moins en moins son jeune frère Thomas. Bientôt, James découvre l’angoisse dans laquelle vit Thomas, et il s’ensuit une tragédie. La douleur et le sentiment de culpabilité qui poursuivent James continuent d’avoir des répercussions négatives sur son fils Edwin, qui est en difficulté. Toutefois, une nouvelle relation semble se profiler entre le père et le fils… Pacte : Poursuivi, à l’âge adulte, par la douleur et le sentiment de perte découlant de ce qu’il a vécu au pensionnat, James voit sa vie échapper à son contrôle. Rongé par le remord, il est incapable d’entretenir une relation suivie avec Lauren et leurs fils Edwin. Sombrant dans sa propre douleur, Edwin essaie de surmonter la désolation dans laquelle l’a plongé l’absence de son père. Pendant que James tente de se guérir, il commence à se rendre compte qu’il pourrait sauver la vie de son fils en même temps que la sienne. En se rencontrant, le père et le fils arriveront-ils à réparer leur relation et se guérir, ou est-il trop tard ?

Educator & Series Information
This resource is also available in English: 7 Generations Book 2: Scars.

This book is part of the 7 Generations series.

Additional Information
72 pages | 7.00" x 10.00"

No one knows how a suit of samurai armour ended up in the Fort Smith museum. When a mysterious stranger turns up to claim it, Sonny, a young Tłı̨chǫ Dene boy, is eager to help.

Shinobu has travelled to Fort Smith, NWT, to reclaim his grandfather’s samurai sword and armour. But when he discovers that the sword was lost in a poker game, he must confront the man known as Benny the Bank. Along the way, Shinobu must rely on unlikely heroes—Sonny, his grandmother, and a visitor from the spirit world. Together, they face Benny and his men, including the giant they call Flinch.

Will Shinobu be able to regain the lost sword and, with it, his family’s honour? Can Sonny and his grandmother help Shinobu while keeping the peace in their community?

Now in full colour, this new edition includes additional background information and cultural context. Learn about the real-life inspiration behind the story and the intersections between Indigenous and Japanese Canadian experiences during the Second World War.

Educator & Series Information
This work is part of the Debwe Series, which is created in the spirit of the Anishinaabe concept debwe (to speak the truth), The Debwe Series is a collection of exceptional Indigenous writings from across Canada.

This book is part of the The Spirit of Denendeh series.

The publisher recommends this title for ages 15 to 18.

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56 pages | 6.50" x 10.00" | 2nd Edition | Paperback

Métis teenager Echo Desjardins is struggling to adjust to a new school and a new home. When an ordinary history class turns extraordinary, Echo is pulled into a time-travelling adventure. Follow Echo as she experiences pivotal events from Métis history and imagines what the future might hold. This omnibus edition includes all four volumes in the A Girl Called Echo series:

In Pemmican Wars, Echo finds herself transported to the prairies of 1814. She witnesses a bison hunt, visits a Métis camp, and travels the fur-trade routes. Experience the perilous era of the Pemmican Wars and the events that lead to the Battle of Seven Oaks.

In Red River Resistance, we join Echo on the banks of the Red River in the summer of 1869. Canadian surveyors have arrived and Métis families, who have lived there for generations, are losing their land. As the Resistance takes hold, Echo fears for the future of her people in Red River.

In Northwest Resistance, Echo travels to 1885. The bison are gone and settlers from the East are arriving in droves. The Métis face starvation and uncertainty as both their survival and traditional way of life are threatened. The Canadian government has ignored their petitions, but hope rises with the return of Louis Riel.

In Road Allowance Era, Echo returns to 1885. Louis Riel is standing trial, and the government has not fulfilled its promise of land for the Métis. Burnt out of their home in Ste. Madeleine, Echo’s people make their way to Rooster Town, a shanty community on the southwest edges of Winnipeg. In this final instalment, Echo is reminded of the strength and perseverance of the Métis.

This special omnibus edition of Katherena Vermette’s best-selling series features an all-new foreword by Chantal Fiola (Returning to Ceremony: Spirituality in Manitoba Métis Communities), a historical timeline, and an essay about Métis being and belonging by Brenda Macdougall (Contours of a People: Métis Family, Mobility, and History).

Reviews
"With condensed versions of the Pemmican Wars, Red River Resistance, Northwest Resistance, and Road Allowance Era included, this book provides readers with a concise look at key people, places, and events from Métis history. Each story ends with interesting information, maps, and timelines with related details and facts about the Métis people and their way of life. Essential reading for all learners from grades eight to twelve, this book is suitable for lessons in Social Studies, English First Peoples, and classroom learning related to identity and belonging." - Melanie M., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 12 to 18.

This omnibus edition includes all four volumes in the A Girl Called Echo series:

• Pemmican Wars
• Red River Resistance
• Northwest Resistance 
• Road Allowance Era 

This special omnibus edition also includes an all-new foreword by Chantal Fiola, a historical timeline, and an essay about Métis being and belonging by Brenda Macdougall.

This book is included in the Indigenous Books for Schools database from the Association of Book Publishers of BC. It is recommended for Grade 8 to 12 classrooms for Art, English Language Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Social Studies.  The database listing includes this content warning: "Cautions / Content Warnings: Addresses topics of mother in treatment, warfare imagery, and violence." 

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224 pages | 6.50" x 10.00" | Full colour throughout | Paperback

Newly sober, Curtis searches for healing in the ancient cultural practices of his Tłıcho Dene grandfather. But will the Little People answer his call?

Curtis has returned to Fort Smith, six weeks sober. He doesn’t have any sober friends, his mom’s still drinking, and his best friend (and secret crush) Lacey probably is too. Still, he’s determined to abstain from alcohol and help his people. Along the way, he might just be able to help himself.

Louis, Curtis’s late grandfather, was a healer. Legend has it, Louis made a deal with the Little People that gave him the power to heal. No one has heard from the Little People since Louis’s death, but his cabin may hold the key for them to return. There’s only one problem: Benny the Bank stands in the way.

An infamous bootlegger, Benny has profited off Fort Smith’s pain for decades. After being critically wounded in an attempt on his life, Benny knows he doesn’t have much time before the poison in his blood takes him. He also happens to own Louis’s cabin.

Can Curtis convince Benny to return the home that once belonged to Louis? Will the Little People answer Curtis’s call? And can Benny find a way to make amends and leave a legacy he can be proud of?

A stunning, fast-paced graphic novel, As I Enfold You in Petals will keep readers riveted until the last page.

Reviews
"It is a delight to have such a positive depiction of Dene spirituality and the people in this superb story of hope, strength of spirit, and redemption. The story celebrates family connections, memories, and stories through the text and the stunningly illustrated and colored illustrations." — No Flying No Tights blog

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the The Spirit of Denendeh series.

The publisher recommends this title for ages 12+ 

Caution: Substance Abuse, Drugs, Alcohol 

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72 pages | 6.50" x 10.00" | Paperback 

Helen Betty Osborne, known as Betty to her closest friends and family, dreamed of becoming a teacher. She left her home to attend residential school and high school in a small town in Manitoba. On November 13, 1971, Betty was abducted and brutally murdered by four young men. Initially met with silence and indifference, her tragic murder resonates loudly today. Betty represents one of almost 1,200 Indigenous women in Canada who have been murdered or gone missing.

This book is a true account. Content may be disturbing to some readers.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 12 to 18. 

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30 pages | 6.50" x 10.00"

Acclaimed writer, David A. Robertson, delivers suspense, adventure, and humour in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel continuation of The Reckoner trilogy.

After the events in Wounded Sky, Cole and Eva arrive in Winnipeg, the headquarters of Mihko Laboratories. They are intent on destroying the company once and for all, but their plans are thwarted when a new threat surfaces. When Cole becomes mired in terrifying visions, Eva must harness her newly discovered powers to investigate Mihko without him. Are Cole’s visions just troubled dreams or are they leading him to a horrible truth?

Perfect for fans of superheroes, The Bloodhound Gang returns in this all-new graphic novel series, The Reckoner Rises.

Reviews
“David A. Robertson's powerful Indigenous YA trilogy gets a comic-book continuation, a natural format for the adventures of an anxious teen turned tormented superhero.” - Quill & Quire

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for grades 8 to 12.

This book is part of the graphic novel series, The Reckoner Rises, a continuation of The Reckoner trilogy.  

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72 pages | 6.50" x 10.00"

Echo Desjardins est une métisse de 13 ans qui habite Winnipeg, au Manitoba. L'adolescente solitaire, qui vit loin de sa mère, a du mal à s'intégrer à sa nouvelle école. Un jour, lors d'un cours d'histoire donné par monsieur Bee sur la vie des autochtones au début du XIXe siècle, Echo se transporte dans le passé, jusqu'à devenir témoin privilégié de sa propre histoire, l'histoire méconnue des Métis du Canada.

Elle s'appelle Echo est une série à dimension humaine, qui à travers la recherche d'identité d'une jeune Métisse, permet de découvrir ces descendants d'Européens et Autochtones qui se sont battus, et sacrifiés, pour écrire une page importante de l'histoire du Canada.

Tome 1 : La guerre du Pemmican : Après avoir vu des Métis chasser des troupeaux de bisons et sympathisé avec Marie dans un camp de chasse, Echo découvre avec horreur la guerre sans merci que se livrent la Compagnie de la Baie d'Hudson et de la Compagnie du Nord-Ouest. Au fil des jours, elle comprend à quel point ses ancêtres en souffrent, et elle décide d'en savoir plus…

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 12+.

This is the first book in the Girl Called Echo (Elle s'appelle Echo) series, which includes the following titles:
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 1: La guerre du Pemmican
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 2: La résistance de la rivière Rouge
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 3: La résistance du Nord-Ouest
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 4: L'ère des réserves routières

This book is available in English: Pemmican Wars

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50 Pages | Hardcover 

Echo Desjardins est une métisse de 13 ans qui habite Winnipeg, au Manitoba. L'adolescente solitaire, qui vit loin de sa mère, a du mal à s'intégrer à sa nouvelle école. Un jour, lors d'un cours d'histoire donné par monsieur Bee sur la vie des autochtones au début du XIXe siècle, Echo se transporte dans le passé, jusqu'à devenir témoin privilégié de sa propre histoire, l'histoire méconnue des Métis du Canada.

Elle s'appelle Echo est une série à dimension humaine, qui à travers la recherche d'identité d'une jeune Métisse, permet de découvrir ces descendants d'Européens et Autochtones qui se sont battus, et sacrifiés, pour écrire une page importante de l'histoire du Canada.

Tome 2 : La résistance de la rivière Rouge: Peu à peu, le quotidien d'Echo s'améliore. Sa mère est revenue vivre avec elle et elle commence à socialiser avec quelques élèves. Mais, lorsqu'elle retourne dans le passé, en 1869, elle surprend des arpenteurs venus mesurer les terres des Métis au nom du gouvernement canadien qui comptent les en priver. La résistance métisse s'organise. Ils sont prêts à prendre les armes. Echo a peur pour eux…

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 12+.

This is the second book in the Girl Called Echo (Elle s'appelle Echo) series, which includes the following titles:
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 1: La guerre du Pemmican
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 2: La résistance de la rivière Rouge
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 3: La résistance du Nord-Ouest
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 4: L'ère des réserves routières

This book is available in English: Red River Resistance

Additional Information
50 Pages | Hardcover 

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 12+.

This is the third book in the Girl Called Echo (Elle s'appelle Echo) series, which includes the following titles:
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 1: La guerre du Pemmican
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 2: La résistance de la rivière Rouge
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 3: La résistance du Nord-Ouest
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 4: L'ère des réserves routières

This book is available in English: Northwest Resistance

Additional Information
50 Pages | Hardcover 

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 12+.

This is the fourth book in the Girl Called Echo (Elle s'appelle Echo) series, which includes the following titles:
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 1: La guerre du Pemmican
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 2: La résistance de la rivière Rouge
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 3: La résistance du Nord-Ouest
Elle s'appelle Echo Tome 4: L'ère des réserves routières

This book is available in English: Road Allowance Era

Additional Information
50 Pages | Hardcover