First Nations Reads

"Saul Indian Horse has hit bottom. His last binge almost killed him, and now he's a reluctant resident in a treatment centre for alcoholics, surrounded by people he's sure will never understand him. But Saul wants peace,...

"An illustrated edition of the award-winning, bestselling Canadian classic, featuring over 150 new images that add colour and context to this extraordinary work. Since its publication in 2012, The inconvenient Indian has...

Looks at the experiences of a young Inuit girl returning from a residential religious school, where she is not recognized by her mother and is seen as an outsider.

When Ryan Taber's father begins his first tour of duty in Afghanistan, Ryan is thrilled to get a break from his overbearing father and can spend more time playing Desert Death online, until he meets the ultimate champion...

"Learn how to count to ten in Cree through the sights and sounds of a powwow! This unique counting book introduces children to numbers one to ten in Cree. Discover vibrant illustrations on every page that reflect the ric...

Joe and Cody are brothers who follow the caribou (ateek) all year long. Joe plays the accordion (kitoochigan) and Cody dances to entice the wandering caribou. But when thousands of caribou heed their call, the boys becom...

Celebrate the tradition of a boy and his grandmother picking wild berries in this beautifully illustrated book of the woodland landscape of the author's ancestral home.

Contains original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone.

Jake is a young boy whose puppy, Kamik, will not behave. Jake{u2019}s grandfather teaches him the importance of the bond between man and dog, by sharing his stories of raising many sled dogs. These stories are based on t...

"In 1993, the remains of a young woman were discovered at Nagami Bay, South Indian Lake, Manitoba. Out of that important archaeological discovery came this unique story about a week in the life of Pīsim, a young Cree wo...

In 1866, Omakayas's son Chickadee is kidnapped by two ne'er-do-well brothers from his own tribe and must make a daring escape, forge unlikely friendships, and set out on an exciting and dangerous journey to get back home...

A young boy spends a summer day picking wild blueberries with his grandmother in this beautiful new picture book by award-winning illustrator Julie Flett. Exploring the important tradition of berry picking, the story is ...

Jordon Tootoo has faced many challenges in his pursuit of his dream to play in the NHL. He became the first Inuk player in the league. His role as a captain, leader and teammate has made him popular with both players and...

"In the 1950s, 7-year-old Edmund Metatawabin was separated from his family and placed in one of Canada's worst residential schools. St. Anne's, in northern Ontario, is an institution now notorious for the range of punish...

A powerful and visually stunning anthology from some of the most groundbreaking Native artists working in North America today. Whether addressing the effects of residential schools, calling out bullies through personal m...

A moon made of Copper is a collection of non-fiction poems that look at the continual maturing and growth of a human being. The poems were written while touring across Canada, and they capture Bose's experiences meeting...

Aisling, a young Cree woman, sets out into the wilderness with her Kokum (grandmother), Aunty and two young men she barely knows. They have to find and rescue her runaway younger brother, Eric. Along the way she learns t...

The Gift Is in the Making retells previously published Anishinaabeg stories, bringing to life Anishinaabeg values and teachings to a new generation. Readers are immersed in a world where all genders are respected, the ti...