Robert Spade
Robert Spade (Keeshigooninii) is an Anishinabe artist-educator from Northern Ontario (Fort Hope First Nation). Rob is a father, husband, artist, sundancer, teacher (Sturgeon Clan), and has many years of experience delivering cultural and arts-based education, counseling and support, cultural sensitivity training, cultural-arts-based therapy and guidance to Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, youth, and adults. Rob has spent over half his life living and working out on the land in his traditional territory learning teachings and stories, ceremonies, traditional skills and art from his Elders. He is a gifted and accomplished storyteller, men's traditional dancer, drummer, singer, and visual artist.
Kids Books (1)
Keeshig and the Ojibwe Pterodactyls
$10.00
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg; Ojibway;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781928120209
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
On a hot summer day, a young Anishinabe boy visits the shores of Gitchee Gumee with his mother. Nanaboozhoo, their teacher, is before them, presenting himself as a mass of land that stretches across the horizon. As they visit, Keeshig tells his mother about what he calls "the Ojibwe pterodactyls" that live with Nanaboozhoo. He talks about their hunting and what they like to eat. At the end of the story, Keeshig surprises his mom by sharing that the Ojibwe pterodactyls are indeed the thunderbirds and that they are the heartbeat of Nanaboozhoo. Keeshig's mom is so happy and grateful to hear his story and gives him a big hug, letting him know that he is her heart.
Educator Information
Recommended Ages: 3 - 7
Keeshig's story, transcribed by his mother, is accompanied by stunningly beautiful colour illustrations by his father, Robert Spade, and his brother, Kiniw Spade. This remarkably beautiful children's picture book is a true family effort! Could be used to encourage children to write, illustrate, and share/tell their own stories!
Recommended in the Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2020/2021 resource list for grades K-1 in the area of English Language Arts.
Additional Information
22 pages
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