Arthur Stevens
Arthur Stevens is a Mi'kmaq community member from Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia. Throughout his professional and personal life Arthur has worked with and for Indigenous peoples and organizations across Atlantic Canada. As a published artist, illustrator, and graphic designer, Arthur is an award-winning Indigenous professional who takes pride in sharing his creative works and is always looking for artistic opportunities that engage and promote connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Kids Books (2)
The Gathering
$22.95
Artists:
Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Mi'kmaq;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771084666
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Alex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting Elders along the way, they learn about traditional Mi'kmaw culture: the sacred fire, drumming, tanning and moccasin decorating, basket-and canoe-making, and enjoy a Mi'kmaw feast. Most importantly, Alex finds her voice in the talking circle.
With contemporary illustrations by the bestselling illustrator Arthur Stevens, The Gathering is an inclusive story that will educate and entertain Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers alike.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended ages: 4-7
Recommended in the "Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2019-2020" resource list as being useful for K-4 students in the areas of English Language Arts and Social Studies.
This book is part of the Indigenous Knowledge Series.
Additional Information
32 pages | 9.00" x 10.00"
The Sharing Circle (Meuse)
$13.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781551094502
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Matthew loves to play games with his friends and share his toys with them. But most of all he loves to share the special treasures that remind him of his First Nations culture. Perhaps his favourite treasure is the medicine pouch that his grandfather made especially for him. This is where he keeps many of his other treasures, including the sacred herbs his mother gave him. Matthew uses the herbs to remind him to be grateful for everything that nature gives us. Another special gift is the eagle feather from his father. Matthew knows that the eagle is a symbol of the spiritual strength of his culture. But there is one other gift that has a special place in Matthew's heart. It is the dream catcher that Matthew gave to his friend Dustin to help him not have bad dreams.
The Sharing Circle is a collection of seven stories about First Nations culture and spiritual practices: The Eagle Feather, The Dream Catcher, The Sacred Herbs, The Talking Circle, The Medicine Wheel, The Drum, and The Medicine Pouch. Researched and written by Mi'kmaw children's author Theresa Meuse-Dallien, and beautifully illustrated by Mi'kmaw illustrator Arthur Stevens, this book will engage and inform children of all ages.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 4 to 8.
This book is part of the Indigenous Knowledge Series.
Additional Information
52 pages | 9.00" x 8.00"
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