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First Nations, Métis & Inuit Great Canadian Books & Activities for Kids & Teens TD Canadian Semaine Children’s canadienne Book Week TD du livre May 2 – 9, 2015 jeunesse du 2 au 9 mai 2015 Celebrating First Célébrer la littérature Nations, Métis des Premières & Inuit Literature nations, Métis et Inuit www.book week.ca Like us! facebook.com/kidsbookcentre Follow us! @kidsbookcentre w ww.bo okcen tre.ca an Ontario government agency un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario MAJOR FUNDER SPONSORS & FUNDERS ORGANIZER TITLE SPONSOR A program of The Canadian Children’s Book Centre www.bookweek.ca The Canadian Children’s Book Centre Suite 217, 40 Orchard View Blvd. Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Tel.: 416.975.0010 Fax: 416.975.8970 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bookcentre.ca Book Week website: www.bookweek.ca Copyright © 2015 The Canadian Children’s Book Centre No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Text by Tracey Schindler Activities by Tracey Schindler & Sandra O’Brien Cover illustration by Julie Flett Edited by Mary Roycroft Ranni Coordinated by Sandra O’Brien Design by Rebecca Bender, Little Street Studio ISBN: 978-0-929095-53-0 Please note: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre does not sell the books listed in this guide. To order titles, please contact your local bookseller or wholesaler. For a helpful list of booksellers, wholesalers and distributors specializing in children’s material, please visit our website at www.bookcentre.ca. Note regarding website addresses: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre considers the provision of website links to be a service that provides tools for users to access information generally related to the books listed in this guide. The website addresses listed in this guide were current at the time of publication (March 2015) and were valid website addresses attributed to the authors, illustrators and subjects as indicated in this guide. The content of and/or views expressed on these third-party websites are strictly those of the individual or organization. These individuals or organizations may change, modify or remove content from these websites at any time. The Canadian Children’s Book Centre assumes no liability, express or implied, concerning the accuracy, quality, likely results or reli- ability of the use of the information contained on any third-party websites listed in this guide. Table of Contents Things to Look For Picture Books for Young Readers ................ 2 Suggested Audience: Each annotation provides age ranges and grade levels recommending the suggested audience for each book. INTERVIEW: Michael Kusugak ..................... 7 This information appears above the bibliographic information. Picture Books for Older Readers ................. 8 Thematic Links: Annotations include thematic links that indicate INTERVIEW: Leo Yerxa ................................ 14 major themes featured in the books. Junior & Intermediate Fiction .................... 15 Extension Activities: Detailed ideas for activities based on some of the featured books are found after the annotations in each section. INTERVIEW: Jacqueline Guest .................... 21 This symbol indicates that an activity related to the book has Young Adult Fiction .................................... 23 been provided in the Activities section. INTERVIEW: David Alexander Robertson .... 30 Websites: Website addresses lead to additional information on the Non-Fiction ................................................ 31 books, their authors and teacher’s guides. INTERVIEW: Larry Loyie .............................. 38 Awards: Several annotations contain partial listings of awards and other honours granted to books covered in the guide. Index .......................................................... 39 Index: Use the index of titles, authors and illustrators to simplify Julie Flett: The Illustrator ........................... 40 locating books in the guide. and include board books, picture books, fiction for junior, This year’s theme guide celebrates intermediate and senior students and non-fiction, too. the remarkable variety of topics, genres and voices The books in this guide are listed alphabetically by title being published by and about members of Canada’s and grouped according to category (e.g., picture books, ju- First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) communities. nior & intermediate fiction, YA fiction, non-fiction, etc.). In the last few years the number of books written by Thematic links are included at the end of each annotation members of FNMI communities has been on the rise to help you select appropriate books by subject. Each sec- and so has the awareness of these books. Authors, il- tion also includes activities that will make the books come lustrators and publishers in many parts of Canada are alive in your classroom or library. creating vibrant, authentic and powerful books that It is our hope that the books in this guide will help all speak to readers through their words and pictures, students respect and appreciate the rich culture of Cana- offering a wide variety of opportunities to engage da’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. In the words with the culture and language of Canada’s indig- of Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, “Let us find a way to belong to enous peoples. this time and place together. Our future and the well-being These books will allow students to explore Native art, of all our children rest with the kind of relationships we indigenous languages and northern landscapes; develop build today.” an appreciation of cultural diversity, traditional ways and We would also like to thank Sheila Staats, Aboriginal family rituals; learn about the role of elders in Native com- Collection Consultant at GoodMinds.com for her advice munities; discover the amazing inventions and innovations and support in the creation of this theme guide. Good- of Canada’s indigenous peoples; read eloquent poetry and Minds.com is a leading source for purchasing bias-free fascinating creation myths; gain a better understanding teaching and educational resources related to Native of racism and prejudice; learn about the role of residential American, First Nations, Indigenous and Aboriginal stud- schools in Canadian history and about life on reserves; ies. GoodMinds.com now provides easy access to the best and be inspired to write their own stories. The books in in library books for schools, public libraries and the general the theme guide cover historical and contemporary issues public. 1 Picture Books for Young Readers Dipnetting with Dad Written by Willie Sellars Ancient Thunder Illustrated by Kevin Easthope Written and illustrated by Leo Yerxa Caitlin Press, 2014 Groundwood Books, 2012 ISBN: 978-1-927575-53-6 ISBN: 978-1-55498-127-4 Kindergarten – Grade 3 (Ages 4-8) Kindergarten – Grade 4 (Ages 5-9) Set in the beautiful landscape of the Cariboo Chilcotin In this stunning tribute to the horse and its central role region of British Columbia, this book is a delightful and in the lives of many First Peoples, Ojibway author-artist exuberant story of a boy’s initiation into the Secwepemc Leo Yerxa uses an extraordinary technique that makes method of fishing known as dipnetting. Together, the boy, paper look like leather. His stunning illustrations appear his father and his grandfather mend the nets and visit to be painted on leather shirts and dresses that integrate the sweat lodge for a traditional ceremony before heading traditional Native clothing designs. Against the backdrop down to the river on a trail used for generations. After of this vivid artwork is sparse poetic text celebrating wild his grandfather makes an offering to the Creator, the boy horses and the natural world of the prairies. Preschoolers watches his father net the sockeye salmon with practised will delight in the horses galloping across the pages, hid- skill. Then it’s his turn, and after three tries, something ing in tall grass, chasing buffalo and antelope and resting bumps his net! His first salmon! The boy nets more fish in the moonlight. The possibilities for matching, seeking until they have enough to take home, where the whole and counting activities are numerous. Older readers may family helps prepare the fish for drying and freezing. A be inspired by the possibilities of verse and artistry. This great story of handing down family rituals and the pride book won the 2006 Governor General’s Literary Award for children feel in taking part in adult traditions in a mean- Children’s Literature (Illustration) and was the 2008 First ingful way. Nation Communities READ selection. Thematic Links: Dipnet Fishing | Salmon | Cultural Traditions | Family Thematic Links: Horses | Plains | Traditional Native Design Counting Wild Bears of the Native Northwest Coast Grandpa’s Girls Written and illustrated by Gryn White Written by Nicola I. Campbell Native Northwest, 2012 Illustrated by Kim La Fave ISBN: 978-1-55476-289-7 Groundwood Books, 2011 Preschool – Grade 1 (Ages 3-6) ISBN: 978-1-55498-084-0 Kindergarten – Grade 2 (Ages 4-7) In this striking board book, Haida artist Gryn White in- troduces young readers to the wild bears of Haida culture. “Once a soldier, now a veteran, Grandpa is our everything Bears are a respected and honoured part of Haida tradi- – elder, gardener, chef, businessman, rancher, cowboy… tions. To acknowledge the close relationship they have But best of all, he’s Grandpa.” A young Interior Salish with bears, the Haida feature images of bears in their girl delights in a visit to her grandpa’s
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