Cree (Nehiyawak)

Against a backdrop of traditional Cree mythology, Johnson's novel creates a tangled murder chronicle and harrowing tale of four Cree brothers, bound to each other through family and tradition, separated from each other by their chosen life paths. As one brother kills, another reinforces the principle of a circle of life, as one capitulates to weakness, another conquers his demons. Driving the action is a manhunt for the killer of conservation officers; but at the heart of the story there is reparation through cultural wisdom and the restoration of traditional beliefs.

Authentic and well-paced, Back Track crosscuts through the cultural ruts, economic conventions, and stereotypes of Cree families living in northern Saskatchewan.

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The powerful, major book, acclaimed across Canada, from the great-great-granddaughter of Chief Big Bear and Rudy Wiebe, twice winner of the Governor General''s Award for Fiction. A story of justice and social injustices, of murder and morality, and of finding spiritual strength in events that might break us, told with redeeming compassion and poetic eloquence. Stolen Life is a raw, honest, and beautifully written account of the troubled society we live in, and a deeply moving affirmation of spiritual healing.

This is the 3rd Edition of our Cree coloring book with some new coloring sheets for adults and children. Read the wisdom pieces shared by Cree elder John Sinclair which introduce the teachings he received from his forefathers. Colour the beautiful artwork by Cree artists Delree Dumont.

Every book purchased will provide royalties to the artist and elder as well as a donation to Kani Kanichihk, a Cree organization for their cultural revitalization and community work.

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118 Pages | 8.5" x 11" | 3rd Edition 

Colouring It Forward is honoured to have collaborated with Cree Elder John Sinclair in the design of this day planner that is dedicated to fostering Truth and Reconciliation. They are also grateful to Ashley Barclay for her artwork, to Crystal Fraser and Sara Komarnisky for allowing us to share some of their recommended Acts of Reconciliation.

Would you like to learn more about Indigenous issues, and culture to participate more fully in reconciliation?

This day planner offers you:

- Answers to questions about culture, issues and spirituality by Cree elder John Sinclair

- suggested ReconciliActions

- important Indigenous dates to observe

- update on the TRC's 94 Calls to Action: where the government is at with implementing the Calls to Action

- 3 colouring images by Metis artist Ashley Barclay

- 365 undated pages to record your meetings, your daily gratitude and your reconciliation plans!

- Each day planner sold will provide a donation to Piitoayis Family School