Nipugtug

Synopsis:

Set in the community of Listuguj, Gespe'gewa'gi, Nipugtug follows the journey of A'le's (Mi'gmaw for Alice), a young Mi'gmaw woman, snowshoeing through the forest. There, she meets animals, Wapus (Rabbit), Wowgwis (Fox), Tia'm (Moose), Ga'qaquj (Crow) and trees, Masgwi (Birch), Qasgusi (Cedar) who guide her through both challenging and nourishing emotions of learning her Mi'gmaw language. Grounded in her relationship with the territory, A'le's navigates memories of her language that cling to realities within and beyond her life.

Reviews
"This story makes for a wonderful read-aloud experience for teachers, as well as a delightful book for independent readers. The engaging narrative and charming animal characters will captivate children, making it an excellent addition to both classroom and home libraries. This story is written in both English and Mi'gmaw, providing a bilingual experience to enhance cultural richness." - Debra H., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 7 to 11.

This book is included in the Indigenous Books for Schools database from the Association of Book Publishers of BC. It is recommended for Grades 3 to 6 for Family Studies, Science, and Social Studies.

Additional Information
21 pages | 9.00" x 9.00" | 4 Illustrations | Paperback