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Kiss by Kiss

A Counting Book for Families = Ocêtôwina : Peyak ôskân Ohcih - Akitâh-masinahikan

by Van Camp, Richard

Board Book - 2018

Count your kisses with baby in this delightful dual-language rhyming board book, written in English and Plains Cree. Count your kisses with baby in this delightful dual-language rhyming board book, written in English and Plains Cree. Show less

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Mi'kmaw Daily Drum

Mi'kmaw Culture for Every Day of the Week

by Syliboy, Alan

Board Book - 2020

From celebrated artist Alan Syliboy, this vital book for the youngest readers showcases seven of Syliboy's popular Daily Drum artworks, each paired with a different day of the week. From celebrated artist Alan Syliboy, this vital book for the youngest readers showcases seven of Syliboy's popular Daily Drum artworks, each paired with a different day of the week. Show less

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I Can See You

by Meyok, Rosemarie

Board Book - 2021

From the sound of a baby's giggles to the smell of a kunik, this book celebrates the unique bonds shared between mothers and babies. From the sound of a baby's giggles to the smell of a kunik, this book celebrates the unique bonds shared between mothers and babies. Show less

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Nibi Is Water

Nibi Aawon Nbiish

by Robertson, Joanne

Board Book - 2020

A board book about the importance of Nibi, which means water in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), and our role to thank, respect, love, and protect it. A board book about the importance of Nibi, which means water in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), and our role to thank, respect, love, and protect it. Show less

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Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak

by Vickers, Roy Henry

Board Book - 2020

With bright and bold illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast and supports the language development of babies and toddlers. With bright and bold illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast and supports the language development of babies and toddlers. Show less

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May We Have Enough to Share

by Van Camp, Richard

Board Book - 2019

Award-winning author Richard Van Camp wrote this book to express his gratitude for all that surrounds him and his family. The strength of their connections, the nature that provides for them, the love that is endless. Award-winning author Richard Van Camp wrote this book to express his gratitude for all that surrounds him and his family. The strength of their connections, the nature that provides for them, the love that is endless. Show less

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I Am A Rock

by Qilavaq-Savard, Ashley

Book - 2023

Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object-- a child's pet rock. Through lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, readers are taken on an Arctic journey from the point of view of a most unlikely object-- a child's pet rock. Show less

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We All Play

Kimêtawânaw

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2021

From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. Also available in eBook format. From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. Also available in eBook format. Show less

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When the Stars Came Home

by Luby, Brittany

Book - 2023

After his family moves to the city, young Ojiig misses the life he knew back home and the night sky full of stars until his parents help him find ways to make the city feel more like home. After his family moves to the city, young Ojiig misses the life he knew back home and the night sky full of stars until his parents help him find ways to make the city feel more like home. Show less

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What's in A Bead?

by Borgford, Kelsey

Book - 2024

Tessa asks Kokom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn about the many stories held in a bead. Tessa asks Kokom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn about the many stories held in a bead. Show less

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Crow Helps A Friend

by Fritz, Andrea

Book - 2024

In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a wood duck and a crow turn a mistake into an opportunity for friendship and growth In this picture book featuring Coast Salish art and Traditional Storytelling techniques, a wood duck and a crow turn a mistake into an opportunity for friendship and growth Show less

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The Song That Called Them Home

by Robertson, David

Book - 2023

A picture book about two siblings who go on a strange, beautiful adventure while visiting with their grandfather. A picture book about two siblings who go on a strange, beautiful adventure while visiting with their grandfather. Show less

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What's My Superpower?

by Johnston, Aviaq

Book - 2017

When Nalvana is feeling discouraged, her mother shows her that she is unique and special--and that her superpower was right in front of her all along. When Nalvana is feeling discouraged, her mother shows her that she is unique and special--and that her superpower was right in front of her all along. Show less

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Runs With the Stars

by Whitecrow, Darcy

Book - 2022

"Elders say they were always here. The horses were small, but strong." "Like me?" "Like you." As they await the birth of a n...Show more "Elders say they were always here. The horses were small, but strong." "Like me?" "Like you." As they await the birth of a new foal, a man teaches his grandchild about the Ojibwe Horses that used to roam the forests of northwestern Ontario. Show less

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Métis Like Me

by Hilderman, Tasha

Book - 2024

Sharing all the ways they experience their Métis heritage, including enjoying traditional foods and sharing stories, dance, music and songs, a group of ch...Show more Sharing all the ways they experience their Métis heritage, including enjoying traditional foods and sharing stories, dance, music and songs, a group of children help one child reconnect with their history, showing them it's never too late to learn, celebrate or become part of an often-overlooked culture. Show less

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Sweetest Kulu

by Kalluk, Celina

Book - 2014

In this bedtime poem, written by Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, an Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about animals and other elements in their ...Show more In this bedtime poem, written by Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, an Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about animals and other elements in their Arctic world and the gifts they bring to the child, from the summer sun's warm light to the Arctic hare's love, muskox's power, and caribou's patience. Show less

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My Little Ogichidaa

An Indigenous Lullaby

by Poll, Willie

Book - 2024

This beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture, language, and love with resilience, strength, and kindness. This beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture, language, and love with resilience, strength, and kindness. Show less

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Can You Hear the Plants Speak?

by Hummingbird, Nicholas

Book - 2024

What do we learn from plants when we listen to them speaking Indigenous plantsman Nicholas Hummingbird calls on the legacy of his great-grandparents to re...Show more What do we learn from plants when we listen to them speaking Indigenous plantsman Nicholas Hummingbird calls on the legacy of his great-grandparents to remember how one drop of rain, one seed, one plant can renew a cycle of hope and connection--for him and for each of us. Show less

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With Our Orange Hearts

by Webstad, Phyllis

Book - 2022

In this book, I, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, show how sharing my story with the world helped me process my feelings. My true story encou...Show more In this book, I, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, show how sharing my story with the world helped me process my feelings. My true story encourages young children to open their hearts when others share their feelings, and be more comfortable sharing their own feelings, too. Show less

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Spirit Bear

Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams : Based on A True Story

by Blackstock, Cindy

Book - 2019

Spirit Bear is on his way home from a sacred ceremony when he meets Jake, a friendly dog, with a bag full of paper hearts attached to wood stakes. Jake te...Show more Spirit Bear is on his way home from a sacred ceremony when he meets Jake, a friendly dog, with a bag full of paper hearts attached to wood stakes. Jake tells Spirit Bear that school children and residential school survivors will plant the hearts when a big report on residential schools called the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC for short) is shared. Show less

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Be A Good Ancestor

by Prince, Gabrielle

Book - 2022

Rooted in Indigenous teachings, the message delivered by the authors is universal, be a good ancestor to the world around you. Also available in eBook format. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, the message delivered by the authors is universal, be a good ancestor to the world around you. Also available in eBook format. Show less

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Oolichan Moon

by Beynon, Samantha

Book - 2022

Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children’s book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Show less

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Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2023

With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations, Carole Lindstrom and Bridget George celebrate Josephine Mandamin and Autumn Peltier, two groundbreaking water warriors who have created a tidal wave of change. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations, Carole Lindstrom and Bridget George celebrate Josephine Mandamin and Autumn Peltier, two groundbreaking water warriors who have created a tidal wave of change. Show less

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Berry Song

by Goade, Michaela

Book - 2022

As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back. As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back. Show less

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Phoenix Gets Greater

by Wilson-Trudeau, Marty

Book - 2022

Phoenix isn't like other boys. He loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance-- whether it's ballet, Pow Wow dan...Show more Phoenix isn't like other boys. He loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance-- whether it's ballet, Pow Wow dancing, or just swirling and twirling around his house. Not everyone understands Phoenix, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and just how special he is. Show less

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