Strong Nations Bundles

This bundle includes books in the A Mighty Muskrats Mystery Series by Michael Hutchinson:

• The Case of Windy Lake
• The Case of the Missing Auntie
• The Case of the Burgled Bundle
• The Case of the Rigged Race
• The Case of the Pilfered Pin

The Mighty Muskrats Mystery Series follows four cousins who investigate happenings in their community, the Windy Lake First Nation, while collecting clues on their adventures.

Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

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This bundle includes all four titles in the Algonquin Quest Series:

• I Am Algonquin
• Algonquin Spring
• Algonquin Sunset
• Algonquin Legacy

The Algonquin Quest Series is a series of young adult novels from Algonquin author Rick Revelle.

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This bundle includes all the titles in the Birchbark House series by Louise Erdrich: 

• The Birchbark House
• The Game of Silence
• The Porcupine Year
• Chickadee
• Makoons

Birchbark House is a series of Indigenous juvenile fiction novels that follows a character known as Omakayas and her Ojibwe community.

Recommended for grades 3 to 7.

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This bundle includes all three books in the Danny Blackgoat series by Tim Tingle:

• Danny Blackgoat: Navajo Prisoner
• Danny Blackgoat: Rugged Road to Freedom
• Danny Blackgoat: Dangerous Passage

Danny Blackgoat is a series of books about Danny Blackgoat, a Navajo teenager.

Books in this series are also part of the PathFinders series, a series of Hi-Lo (high interest, low readability) novels that offers features including Indigenous teen protagonists, age-appropriate plots, 2.5 - 4.5 Reading Level, and contemporary and historical fiction from Indigenous authors.

Recommended for grades 7 to 11.

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This bundle includes all titles in the Jo Jo Makoons series:

• Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend
• Jo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants
• Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
• Jo Jo Makoons: Rule School
• Jo Jo Makoons: The Super-Scary Sleepover

Jo Jo Makoons is a chapter book series by Dawn Quigley that celebrates a spunky young Ojibwe girl.

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This bundle includes all the current titles in the Liam Kingbird's Kingdom series, written by Andrew Stark and illustrated by Emily Faith Johnson:

• Liam the Lion
• Liam and the Worst Dog in the World
• Liam and the Pigeon
• Liam and the Forest Friends
• Liam and the Dream Job
• Liam and the Lockdown
• Liam at the Powwow
• Liam and the Surprise Gift 

Series Description
Say boozhoo (hello) to Liam Kingbird! Liam is eight years old and lives on an Ojibwa reservation. Quiet, creative Liam is a thinker, a dreamer . . . and sometimes a worrier. New experiences can be scary for Liam, but talking with his mom, drawing pictures, and listening to his heart always steer him in the right direction. Featuring an introspective Indigenous boy with a cleft lip and a beautiful spirit, this charming chapter book series for K–3 will resonate with readers who like to think before they leap.

With achievable text and colorful illustrations, all books in the Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom chapter book series are perfect for early readers, grades K–3.

Each book is 32 pages, 6" x 9", Paperback.

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This bundle includes all three titles in the Little Wolf Trilogy:

• Little Wolf
• White Raven
• Abalone Woman

The Little Wolf Trilogy is a children's book series by Heiltsuk author Teoni Spathelfer for children ages 4 to 8.

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This bundle includes all three titles in the Métis Fiddle Trilogy:

• Fiddle Dancer
• Dancing in My Bones
• Call of the Fiddle

The Métis Fiddle Trilogy is about a young boy who discovers and embraces his Métis heritage and carries on his family's traditions.

Books in the Métis Fiddle Trilogy include a CD with English and Michif Narrations of the story and fiddle music.

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This bundle includes all the titles in the Siha Tooskin Knows series:

• Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine
• Siha Tooskin Knows the Catcher of Dreams
• Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People
• Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance
• Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life
• Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco
• Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather
• Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair

The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy. Explore Nakota culture and traditions alongside Paul Wahasaypa and his community in this eight-book series.

The Siha Tooskin Knows series, written by Charlene Bearhead and Wilson Bearhead with art from Chlose Bluebird Mustooch, is recommended for grades 4 to 6.

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This bundle includes all the titles in Sk'ad'a Stories series, written by Robert Davidson and Sara Florence Davidson with art from Janine Gibbons:

• Jigging for Halibut With Tsinii
• Learning to Carve Argillite
• Dancing With Our Ancestors
• Returning to the Yakoun River.

The Sk'ad'a Stories series brings the Sk'ad'a Principles to life.

Recommended for grades 1 to 3.

Find a teacher guide for the Sk'ada Stories here: Teacher Guide for the Sk'ad'a Stories Series: Intergenerational Learning and Storytelling in the Classroom.

Find the student books and teacher's guide available in a single bundle here: Teacher Resource Bundle: Sk'ad'a Stories.

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This bundle includes all the titles in the Spencer the Siksik - Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit series:

• Spencer and Gary Make a Decision
• Spencer the Siksik Cleans Up
• Spencer and Gary Help Their Elders
• Spencer the Siksik Solves a Problem
• Spencer the Siksik Helps His Friend
• Spencer the Siksik Makes a New Friend

The series teaches children about the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles, a set of Inuit beliefs, values, and communal laws focused on living a good life and the ways one is expected to behave. Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit literally translates to "that which Inuit have always known to be true."

Recommended for grades 1 to 3.

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This bundle includes all the titles in the Spirit Bear series:

• Spirit Bear and Children Make History: Based on a True Story
• Spirit Bear: Fishing for Knowledge, Catching Dreams: Based on a True Story
• Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams: Based on a True Story
• Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past: Based on a True Story

Every book in the Spirit Bear series is based on true events in relation to reconciliation education.  The books teach all children and youth that "just because you're small, doesn't mean you can't stand tall!" 

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This bundle includes all five titles in the Stories of Our People / Lii zistwayr di la naasyoon di Michif series.

• How Michif was Lost
• Chi-Jean and the Red Willows
• Whistle for Protection
• Sins of the Righteous
• Attack of the Roogaroos!

Stories of Our People / Lii zistwayr di la naasyoon di Michif: A Métis Graphic Novel Anthology includes five individual comics/stories from Métis authors.

This series is a departure from other books about Indigenous or traditional stories. It includes five stories. As readers go through the series, they will notice that the narrative and artwork get progressively darker. The series starts with trickster stories, then moves to a Whiitigo and Paakuk story, then jumps to a story about selling one’s soul and personal redemption, and finally to a Roogaroo story. This project came to life from the stories of our Elders.

Recommended for grades 6 to 9.

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This bundle includes novels in the Sydney's Journey series by Kim Sigafus:

• A Quiet Storm
• Whisper to the Sky
• Yesterday's Rain

Books in this series are recommended for grades 7 to 12.

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This bundle includes all seven titles in the Tales From Big Spirit series:

• The Chief: Mistahimaskwa
• The Ballad of Nancy April: Shawnadithit
• The Land of Os: John Ramsay
• The Peacemaker: Thanadelthur
• The Poet: Pauline Johnson
• The Rebel: Gabriel Dumont
• The Scout: Tommy Prince

Tales From Big Spirit is a unique seven-book graphic novel series by David A. Robertson that delves into the stories of seven great Indigenous heroes from Canadian history—some already well-known and others who deserve to be. Designed to correspond to grades 4 to 6 social studies curriculums across Canada, these full-colour graphic novels could be used in literature circles, novel studies, and book clubs to facilitate discussion of social studies topics. These books will help students make historical connections while promoting important literacy skills.

A teacher's guide is available for purchase separately: Tales From Big Spirit Series Teacher's Guide. 

Or, purchase all the student books and the teacher's guide together here: Teacher Resource Bundle: Tales From Big Spirit

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