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Four Winds
$18.50
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Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Salish; Interior Salish; Secwepemc (Shuswap);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771744478
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
A curious Qelmúcw (Person) from the Secwépemc Nation is learning about the world around him with the help of some of his relations. Sk̓elep (Coyote) and Tree guide Qelmúcw in understanding Cmesekst te Snewt (The Four Winds).
Qelmúcw experiences the power of a learning journey using perseverance and courage. He discovers that for meaningful learning to happen he needs to find balance or he could be blown off his learning journey, or even worse, not be completely open to his learning.
This story reflects the reciprocal learning and understanding relationship between a human being and all life and elements (all of relations). It models and reflects the importance of First Peoples’ Principles of Learning: learning is holistic, reflexive, experiential, and relational; learning involves the consequences of one’s actions; learning is embedded in story; and learning involves patience and time. Learning from Indigenous stories can be different and personal every time a story is read or told, depending on context.
Four Winds is the perfect bedtime story or read-aloud in the classroom.
This book works well alongside other books by Mike Bowden and Kelsey Jules, including Chief Goose and Porcupine, and includes a familiar character from Bear and Coyote.
Educator Information
Recommended for grades 3 to 7.
Recommended for grades 3 to 7.
This book is part of the Secwépemc Stories series.
This story is a great resource to introduce Indigenous languages to young readers. Secwepemctsín is one of 30 distinct Indigenous languages in British Columbia and is in the process of being revitalized after governments and religions developed policies to eliminate the rich language and culture of Indigenous peoples. The book integrates Secwépemc words into the text and includes a pronunciation guide on every page. The back of the book includes language resources and a link to an audio pronunciation guide for the Secwépemc alphabet.
This story connects to the BC First Peoples’ Principles of Learning and provides an opportunity for those reading to reflect, explore, connect, and learn on a personal interpretative level.
Curriculum links:
- Social emotional learning: community, helping others, critical thinking, learning from mistakes and trying again
- Reading and language skills
- Indigenous knowledge and traditions
Additional Information
32 Pages | 8.5 " x 11" | ISBN: 9781771744478 | Hardcover
32 Pages | 8.5 " x 11" | ISBN: 9781771744478 | Hardcover
Phyllis's Orange Shirt
$11.95
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Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Salish; Interior Salish; Secwepemc (Shuswap); Stswecem'c Xgat'tem;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781989122242
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
When Phyllis was a little girl she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her Granny bought her a bright orange shirt that she loved and she wore it to school for her first day. When she arrived at school her bright orange shirt was taken away. This is both Phyllis Webstad's true story and the story behind Orange Shirt Day which is a day for us all to reflect upon the treatment of First Nations people and the message that 'Every Child Matters'.
Educator Information
Phyllis's Orange Shirt is an adaptation of The Orange Shirt Story which was the best selling children's book in Canada for several weeks in September 2018. This true story also inspired the movement of Orange Shirt Day which could become a federal statutory holiday. A page of information about this day is included at the end of the book. A short author biography is also included.
Adapted for ages 4-6.
Recommended in the Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2020/2021 resource list for grades K-1 in the areas of English Language Arts and Social Studies.
This book is available in French: Le chandail orange de Phyllis
Additional Information
30 pages | 9.00" x 8.00"
The Orange Shirt Story
$19.99
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Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Salish; Interior Salish; Secwepemc (Shuswap); Stswecem'c Xgat'tem;
ISBN / Barcode: 9780993869495
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to the residential school for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non First Nations Canadians).
Reviews
"The book includes a brief history of the Secwepemc people, St. Joseph’s Residential School, and a glossary and conversation starters. A must for elementary school teachers. " - Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2020/2021
Educator Information
Recommended for grades 2 to 5.
This resource is also available in French: The Orange Shirt Story (French) / L'histoire Du Chandail Orange
Recommended in the Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2020/2021 resource list for grades 1-5 in the areas of English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Career Education.
Additional Information
8.5" x 11" | 44 pages
Dipnetting with Dad
$19.95
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Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Salish; Interior Salish; Secwepemc (Shuswap);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781927575536
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
BUMP, BUMP - SLAP, river sockeye salmon are pulled onto shore!
Set in the beautiful landscape of the Cariboo Chilcotin region, DIPNETTING WITH DAD is a delightful and colourful story of a father teaching his son the Secwepemc method of fishing known as dipnetting. Together they visit the sweat lodge, mend the nets, select the best fishing spot and catch and pack their fish through rugged bush back to the family home for traditional preparation. In his first book, Williams Lake Indian Band member Willie Sellars captures family values, the importance of storytelling, community living and coming of age in one of BC's oldest cultures. Debut artist Kevin Easthope's contemporary and dynamic illustrations bring the characters to life as they jump off the page and pull you into their world.
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48 pages | 9.84" x 8.58"
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