Colouring / Activity Books

Native Elements - Colour & Draw: Northwest Coast Native Formline Colouring Book

Explore the traditional design styles of the Pacific Northwest with the Native Elements Colour & Draw: Native Northwest Coast Formline Colouring Book. This book features 32 pages of colouring space and blank sketching space.

Join in as artists from the Pacific Northwest use Indigenous formline techniques to create authentic interpretations of Pacific Northwest animals. Each artist uses their own style of authentic Northwest Coast formline to create various interpretations of the animals presented on each page.

Features:

• Features the artwork of over 10 indigenous artists.
• Includes both colouring pages and blank sketching pages.
• Printed in Canada using non-toxic, vegetable-based ink, and water-based coating.
• 32 pages; measures 8.5" x 11".
• One page at the beginning of the book with words and insights from the artists about Indigenous art and formline.

Additional Information 
This is a colouring book for adults and young adults; however, intermediate and secondary students would still enjoy colouring in the animal drawings and creating their own drawings on the blank pages provided!

Nurture your spirit! Slow down and explore colouring while learning about the Indigenous Peoples and cultures of the Pacific Northwest. Find your own magical and mysterious story woven within these pages." - Melaney Gleeson-Lyall, Musqueam, Coast Salish

Colouring Journal: Northwest Coast First Nations & Native Art features 14 journal pages and 16 original art designs from different Northwest Coast First Nations and Native American artists that take the reader/drawer through a journey of self-reflection and design.  The images and text in this book are the work of various Indigenous artists of the Pacific Northwest.

Inside Colouring Journal, you will find pages explaining the significance and symbolism of different animals and supernatural beings, followed by questions and space to journal. Facing the journalling pages are beautifully detailed colouring pages to complement the questions for reflection. Find your own magical journey woven within these pages.

Features:

• Features 16 original art designs.
• Printed in Canada using non-toxic, vegetable-based ink, and water-based coating.
• 32 pages; measures 8.5" x 11".

This colouring book features dozens of line drawings by renowned Inuit artist Germaine Arnaktauyok, followed by information on Germaine's own artistic process and her unique drawing style inspired by pointillism. Perfect for art lovers and avid colouring fans alike.

Additional Information
58 pages | 10.00" x 8.50"

Native Explore - Learn from the Animals of the Salish Sea Colouring Book

Colour along as you learn about the significance of animals to the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.

This book takes a focus on the creatures that inhabit the area known as the Salish Sea in coastal British Columbia, gathering them together in a colouring book format of medium difficulty.

Features:

• Features the artwork and insights of over 20 indigenous artists.
• Includes fun animal facts.
• Printed in Canada using non-toxic, vegetable-based ink, and water-based coating.
• 24 pages; measures 8.5" x 11".

Colouring book for adults and children.

Sacred Feminine is a colouring book by Anishinaabe artist Jackie Traverse.

The beautiful and intricate works of art within depict images of strength, resilience, and empowerment. With each image, the artist explains the symbolism and meaning represented. The first of its kind, Sacred Feminine is intended to heal and educate readers and colourers of all ages.

Additional Information
64 pages | 10.00" x 8.00"

The Seven Grandfather Teachings are traditional values that are respected around the world by most Indigenous peoples as universal teachings. The Seven Grandfather Teachings depict the meaning behind all that we say, do and create.

In this colouring book you will explore the seven sacred teachings and the animals that represent each one. Written and Illustrated by Chippewa artist Gloria Hope.

"I was smitten when I first saw this colouring book. Not only have colouring books come into vogue, but Gloria's art and understanding of our Sacred Teachings are uniquely amazing! To allow children the pleasure of becoming a part of the book while coming to better understand the Sacred Teachings is nothing less than brilliant." David Bouchard

8.5” x 11”, 32 pages
soy-based ink and non-toxic coatings
premium paper perfect for colouring

Get ready to have fun and learn at the same time! Explore the many different homes and cultures of Turtle Island’s nations, past and present, throughout Indigenous Dwellings of Canada.

Each beautiful, black-line illustration includes carefully researched commentaries by Katherine and Leo Pettipas. Not only do they tell fun stories, but offer informative glimpses into Canadian history.

This educational colouring book is full of images and tales that will delight students and artists of all ages.

Learn animal names in Cree with this fun and playful activity workbook. Lively illustrations bring the animals to life. Practice how to write out syllabics, play matching games and colour your own animals! Ideal for home or school.

Ukaliq is a fun and informative activity book about Nunavut, designed for readers aged three to six.

It's jam-packed with comics, stories, games, facts, photographs, and illustrations, providing young readers with entertaining and engaging opportunities to practice their independent reading skills.

This book features everything kids could want to know about Arctic puppies, complete with full-colour photographs, a beautifully illustrated version of a traditional myth, and a lively and exciting array of educational activities, from mazes to colouring pages!

Native Explore - Discover the Animals Colouring Book

Colour along as you learn about the significance of animals to the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. This book gathers all new artwork within a colouring book of medium difficulty.

Features:

• Features the artwork of over 20 indigenous artists.
• 24 new animals to discover.
• Printed in Canada using non-toxic, vegetable-based ink, and water-based coating.
• 24 pages; measures 8.5" x 11".

Some of the artists who have contributed to this work include Dwayne Simeon, Bruce Morrisseau, Donald Peters, Mark A. Jacobson, Corey Bulpitt, Eric Parnell, Bruce Morrisseau, Wolf Morrisseau, Ben Houstie, Sean Whonnock, and Terry Starr.

Colour along as you learn about the significance of animals to the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. This resource gathers creatures of the land, sea, and sky in a colouring book of medium difficulty.

Features:

• Features the artwork and insights of over 20 indigenous artists.
• Coloured back cover featuring every design for inspiration.
• Printed in Canada using non-toxic, vegetable based ink, and water based coating.
• 24 pages; measures 8.5" x 11". 

"Mom, when are we going to get there?" Parents know this question all too well. Wild About the West Coast Discovery Book is a fun way to help pass the time in the car, on the ferry, at home, on the beach or even at school. This beautifully designed activity book is uniquely British Columbian with images from salamanders to slugs, wolves and waves, surfers, shorebirds and more. This activity book is much more than a colouring book and includes more than a dozen puzzles as well as space for children to record their favourite moments on the Coast. The art is detailed and visually appealing, created by artist Marion Syme, a graduate of Emily Carr School of Art and Design. Wild About the West Coast is fun, educational and makes a wonderful keepsake for visitors from near and far.

Native peoples' connection with the drum, dances and masks is deeply rooted. From ancient times, in their Big Houses, Northwest Coast Native cultures have conducted ceremonies that included masks. This colouring book helps children understand these ancient traditions and honours the lives and dances of the indigenous people of the Northwest Coast.

Additional Information
32 pages | 8.50" x 11.00"

There are 21 activities for children to complete in this activity book. From 3 tipis to 12 Eagle feathers in a feather fan, children will draw, cut, paste, and create!

Educator Information
This activity book pairs with the 1234 First Nations Explore book.  

Additional Information
23 Pages | 8.5” x 11”