Kevin Milne

Annii, welcome to our story. Gifts for Dawnis was written to help us remember our place in Creation. Our teachings tell us that all of life is equally sacred, and that all forms of life were given original instructions by the Creator. Every living thing on our Mother Earth has a purpose and a role to fulfill, in order for our world to be in balance.

Gifts for Dawnis reminds us that everything is here for a purpose, and that when we ask, we are always shown the answers. We just have to learn to listen.

This book features both Ojibwe and English audio as a free accompanying download. . The text in this story is also in both Ojibwe and English. Many of the pictures in Gifts for Dawnis are taken from actual photographs, some of which came from the territories of Ziigwen’s ancestors.

Educator Information
Publisher recommends this book for all ages.

Dual-language: English and Ojibwe

Gifts for Dawnis is rooted in traditional Indigenous teachings and is meant to bring an Indigenous way of thinking into the hands of young people and people of all ages who are young of heart.

Additional Information
26 Pages 

The Eagle Feather Story is a beautiful and ancient Dakelh (Carrier Peoples) story about learning to respect people who live their lives with integrity. The story features both the Dakelh and English languages. There is also sections that provide readers with an overview of the Dakelh culture, history and territory. For all ages.

The Eagle Feather Story utilizes concepts from the Dakelh culture to teach about respecting each other and our Mother Earth. The story is beautifully illustrated and features creatures from the Dakelh territory as characters who struggle, but eventually, learn to embody the characteristics and principles that we all strive to live by. The Eagle Feather Story is a tale that encourages people, young and older too, to try to be the best they can be. 

Educator Information
This a picture book that is recommended for all ages by its publisher.

Dual-language in Dakelh and English languages.

Storyteller: Francois Prince

Dakelh Language & Translations: Francois Prince and Aggie Anderson 

Cultural Advisors: Leona Prince, Mark Barfoot, Kelly Brownbill 

Includes a page of questions at the end of the book, entitled "Thoughts For Inquisitive Minds", for children to answer.  These questions and discussion prompts relate to the book's content and prompt further conversation, learning, and inquiry.

Additional Information
Approx. 25 pages