Early Years & Elementary

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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This bundle includes all of the current releases in The Misewa Saga: 

• The Barren Grounds (paperback)
• The Great Bear (paperback)
• The Stone Child (paperback)
• The Portal Keeper (paperback)
• The Sleeping Giant (paperback)
• The World's End (hardcover)

Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in an epic middle-grade fantasy series from award-winning author David Robertson.

The Misewa Saga series reflects stories of the sky and the constellations held within its great canvas. The word “misewa” is Cree for “all that is” — elders say that what is above is mirrored below, and this is the connection we have with misewa.

This series of middle-grade fiction fantasy novels is recommended for grades 5 to 8.

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This bundle includes all three books in The Reckoner series by David A. Robertson:

• Strangers
• Monsters
• Ghosts

The Reckoner series, from Governor General Award-winning author David A. Robertson, follows 17-year-old Cole Harper as he reluctantly returns home to save his ravaged community and face his troubled past in this supernatural mystery. With the help of his friends, Cole encounters unexplained supernatural phenomena, trickster spirits, and ghosts. Robertson's debut young adult series expertly tackles many relatable issues faced by youth today, such as bullying, trauma, and clinical anxiety, and will resonate with and enthrall readers, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

Recommended for grades 7 to 12.

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This bundle includes all seven of the Seven Teachings stories by Saulteaux author Sandra Samatte:

• Bobbie Bison and The Seven Teachings
• Bucky Beaver and The Seven Teachings
• Catcha Bear and The Seven Teachings
• Folf The Wolf and The Seven Teachings
• Johnny Eagle and The Seven Teachings
• Sally Sabe and The Seven Teachings
• Tani Turtle and The Seven Teachings 

The Seven Teachings series includes stories for early learners that teach about the seven teachings.  The publisher recommends them for kindergarten to grade 4.

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This bundle includes all seven of the Seven Teachings Stories by Katherena Vermette.

• Amik Loves School
• Kode's Quest(ion)
• Misaabe's Stories
• Singing Sisters
• The First Day
• The Just Right Gift
• What is Truth, Betsy? 

The Seven Teachings Stories are inspired by the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishinaabe—love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. These stories are set in urban landscapes, where Indigenous children tell familiar stories about home, school, and community.

Recommended for preschool to grade 3.

Find a teacher's guide for the series here: The Seven Teachings Stories Teacher's Guide

Find the student books and teacher's guide together in a bundle here: Teacher Resource Bundle: The Seven Teachings Stories

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This bundle includes all three books in the Treaty Tales trilogy by Betty Lynxleg.

• Treaty Tales: The Handshake and the Pipe
• Treaty Tales: The Friendship
• Treaty Tales: We Are All Treaty People

Treaty Tales is an original trilogy that makes learning about the treaties and their history fun and engaging.

Books in the trilogy introduce primary students to the concept of treaties in Canada and the importance of honouring them.

Recommended for grades 1 to 5.

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This bundle includes titles in the Follow the Water series.

• iʔ siwɬkw nkwancinəm k̕əl suliʔ / The Water Sings to Suli?
• kəxntim sʕanixʷ k̕əl nixʷtitkʷ acxʷəl̕xʷalt / We Go With Muskrat to Those Living
• skɬp’lk’mitkw / Water Changeling
• kʷu‿c̕əx̌ʷəntim təl stunx isck’ʷuls / Lessons From Beaver’s Work

The recommended reading ages for books in this series vary. Please scroll down to explore each title and its suggested age range.

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This bundle includes novels in the No Name series by Tim Tingle:

• No Name
• No More No Name
• A Name Earned
• Trust Your Name
• Name Your Mountain 

Books in this series are recommended for grades 7 to 11.

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This bundle includes titles in the Kamik series.

• Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story
• Kamik's First Sled
• Kamik Joins the Pack 
• Kamik Takes the Lead

This series is recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Books in the Kamik series share traditional dog-rearing practices and dog-training techniques from the remote community of Arviat, Nunavut, through the life memories of community members. These books preserve the rich history of working dogs in Nunavut and celebrate the traditional bond between Inuit and their sled dogs.

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