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Holiday Bundle for Kids: Canoe Journey

Holiday Bundle for Kids: Canoe Journey

$55.13 $64.85
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Status: In Stock
Grade Levels: 2; 3; 4; 5;
Other Categories: Indigenous Gifts & More | HOLIDAY SALES | Gift Bundles | Kids
ISBN/Barcode: HBK-18
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This holiday bundle is discounted by 15% and is available until December 21, while supplies last.

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This holiday bundle is all about canoe adventures! It includes the graphic novel Andy’s Tribal Canoe Journey and the picture book Making a Canoe (perfect for reading to early elementary-aged children or for older readers to enjoy on their own), plus the First Nations Finger Puppet Canoe Set by Bill Helin, ideal for bringing stories of tradition, culture, and adventure to life.

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Authentic Canadian Content
Authentic Indigenous Artwork
First Nations Finger Puppet: Bill Helin - Canoe Set
$32.95
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Artists:
● Bill Helin (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tsimshian (Ts'msysen); Tlingit;)
Size: Canoe: 12 inches
Synopsis:

Canoe with Bear, Raven and Frog Finger Puppets
All with First Nations Designs by Bill Helin

Canoe Length: Approx 12"
Bear and Raven: Approx 5"
Frog: Approx 3.5"

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Authentic Canadian Content
Authentic Indigenous Text
Authentic Indigenous Artwork
Andy's Tribal Canoe Journey
Proudly Made in Canada
$21.95
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Authors:
● Seabacola Beaton (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Haudenosaunee (Iroquois); Kanyen'keha:ka (Mohawk); Salish; Interior Salish; St'at'imc (Lillooet, Lil'Wat);)
● Jorja Johnson (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl); Dzwada’enuxw; Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka); Hesquiaht;)
● Cadence Manson (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka); Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation;)
Artists:
● Natalie Laurin (Indigenous Canadian; Métis;)
Format: Paperback
Text Content Territories: Indigenous American; Native American; Salish; Coast Salish; Lhaq'temish (Lummi Nation); Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl); Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka); Hesquiaht; Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation; Salish; Coast Salish;
Grade Levels: 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771746007

Synopsis:

Andy has had a rough school year and is ready for summer vacation. But when Grandpa Rick tells him that he will be participating in a canoe journey instead of enjoying his usual summer activities, Andy feels he is being punished.

Join Andy as he experiences a Tribal Canoe Journey for the first time and learns what it’s like to belong to a canoe family. Follow along as Andy navigates physical and emotional challenges and finds an answer to the important question: “Who am I?”

Awards

  • 2024-2025 Hackmatack Children's Choice Award Shortlisted 

Reviews
“Andy's Tribal Canoe Journey is a fantastic book to use for reading groups. We were able to have amazing discussions.… Students loved the pictures and the story. I hope to read this with as many students as possible.” – Holly Polischuk, Cayoosh Elementary School educator 

"This graphic novel highlights how First Peoples connect to their culture and honour their past. The first-hand perspectives of participants in the 2019 journey help showcase the human emotions and physical challenges it involves. Teachers across elementary and secondary levels can use this short graphic novel as a read-aloud in a classroom or literature circles to help students learn about Tribal Canoe Journeys. Students could also be invited to explore their own traditions and experiences, and the art in the book could inspire projects that are based on the illustrations in this story." – Focused Education Resources 

Educator Information
Recommended for grades 3 to 8.

Additional Information
72 Pages | 8" x 10" | Paperback | ISBN: 978-1-77174-600-7

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Authentic Canadian Content
Authentic Indigenous Text
Authentic Indigenous Artwork
Strong Stories Tlingit: Making a Canoe
Proudly Made in Canada
$9.95
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Available as an iBook
Authors:
● Bill Helin (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tsimshian (Ts'msysen); Tlingit;)
Artists:
● Bill Helin (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tsimshian (Ts'msysen); Tlingit;)
Format: Paperback
Text Content Territories: Indigenous American; Alaska Native; Tlingit; Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tlingit;
Grade Levels: 2; 3; 4;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771741125

Synopsis:

Bill Helin is a Tlingit artist, carver and storyteller. In this book, he describes the step-by-step process of making his first cedar dugout canoe. From searching for the right tree in the forest to paddling the finished canoe for the first time, each step is clearly described and illustrated.

Educator & Series Information
Making a Canoe is part of the Strong Stories: Tlingit series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.

This resource is also available in French: Construire un canot.

Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771741125

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