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Mamaskatch : a Cree coming of age / by McLeod, Darrel,1957-author.;
"A powerful story of resilience-a must-read for all Canadians. Growing up in the tiny village of Smith, Alberta, Darrel J. McLeod was surrounded by his Cree family's history. In shifting and unpredictable stories, his mother, Bertha, shared narratives of their culture, their family and the cruelty that she and her sisters endured in residential school. Darrel was comforted by her presence and that of his many siblings and cousins, the smells of moose stew and wild peppermint tea, and his deep love of the landscape. Bertha taught him to be fiercely proud of his heritage and to listen to the birds that would return to watch over and guide him at key junctures of his life. However, in a spiral of events, Darrel's mother turned wild and unstable, and their home life became chaotic. Sweet and innocent by nature, Darrel struggled to maintain his grades and pursue an interest in music while changing homes many times, witnessing violence, caring for his younger siblings and suffering abuse at the hands of his surrogate father. Meanwhile, his older brother's gender transition provoked Darrel to deeply question his own sexual identity. The fractured narrative of Mamaskatch mirrors Bertha's attempts to reckon with the trauma and abuse she faced in her own life, and captures an intensely moving portrait of a family of strong personalities, deep ties and the shared history that both binds and haunts them. Beautifully written, honest, and thought-provoking, Mamaskatch-named for the Cree word used as a response to dreams shared-is ultimately an uplifting account of overcoming personal and societal obstacles. In spite of the traumas of Darrel's childhood, deep and mysterious forces handed down by his mother helped him survive and thrive: her love and strength stay with him to build the foundation of what would come to be a very fulfilling and adventurous life."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; McLeod, Darrel, 1957-; McLeod, Darrel, 1957-; Cree Indians; Native men;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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On the trapline / by Robertson, David,1977-; Flett, Julie.;
A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now.LSC
Subjects: Grandfathers; Grandparent and child; Memory; Cree Indians; Cree;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Tâpwê and the magic hat / by Sainte-Marie, Buffy.; Clement, Michelle Alynn.;
Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the reserve<U+2014>especially since his Kokum has given him the most amazing gift. His new Magic Hat has bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! He's so excited to see what adventures he and his new animal friends will have that he forgets his Kokum's advice: Watch out for tricksters! Tâpwê's adventure is everything he hoped it would be. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. Soon enough, though, Tâpwê is reminded of his Kokum's words. Is his new friend Wapoose really a friend, or is his mischief-making leading Tâpwê astray?LSC
Subjects: Cree Indians; Boys; Magic; Hats; Cousins; Cree;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Big Bear / by Wiebe, Rudy,1934-;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Big Bear, 1825?-1888.; Cree Indians; Cree Indians; Cree Indians; Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
© 2008., Penguin,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bad medicine [graphic novel] / by Twin, Christopher,author,illustrator.;
A group of Cree teens gather around a fire to share stories of spirits and shapeshifters in this chilling debut graphic novel. Inspired by Cree folklore and modern Cree life, 'Bad Medicine' will transport readers to terrifying new worlds that only exist at the edges of human imagination.
Subjects: Horror comics.; Graphic novels.; Paranormal comics.; Cree teenagers; Storytelling; Cree;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Auntie's rez surprise / by O'Watch, Heather.; Arscott, Ellie,1974-;
Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree can't wait to discover what it is. The first clue? It's from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move. Cree is thrilled when the bag opens and out jumps a rez puppy! Cree asks Auntie how to take care of the new puppy. Auntie talks to Cree about the importance of dogs in their culture. They are our relatives, she explains, and need to be well taken care of. Cree decides she will name her new puppy "Atim", the Nehiyaw word for dog.
Subjects: Picture books.; Aunts; Indian reservations; Puppies; Cree Indians; Cree language; Indigenous peoples;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The hill / by Bass, Karen,1962-;
Following a plane crash, two teens spend the night on a forbidden hill and in the morning find the forest around them subtly changed. The plane is missing, and they must work together to outwit a creature from the spirit world that should only exist in legend.LSC
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Teenage boys; Cree Indians; Airplane crash survival; Space and time; Cree mythology; Animals, Mythical;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The ghost collector / by Mills, Allison.;
Ghosts are everywhere in Shelly's life. Recently passed people, pets, and a boy who lives in the local graveyard are all part of the spirit world that she and her grandmother inhabit. Shelly and her grandmother assist lost souls transitioning to the next world. But when Shelly's mom dies, her relationship to ghosts and death changes. She begins hiding ghosts in her room instead of helping spirits move on. But Shelly can't ignore the one that's missing. Why isn't her mom's ghost coming home?LSC
Subjects: Occult fiction.; Ghost stories.; Cree women; Cree mythology; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Grandparent and child; Grandmothers; Mothers; Grief in adolescence; Compulsive hoarding;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Benjamin's thunderstorm / by Florence, Melanie.; Pichette, Hawlii.;
"Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing in puddles and kicking the droplets. And most of all, he loves the sound of thunder because it reminds him of the drum his grandfather plays at powwow. There's nothing better than being outside in the rain, enjoying all the colors and sounds of the storm -- until the lightning comes. Benjamin doesn't like the lightning at all! But when he closes his eyes and listens to the sound of the thunder, he imagines himself as a powwow dancer, dancing in time to the beat of the drum, not scared of anything. Featuring Cree words interwoven into the story, and a pronunciation guide in backmatter, this inviting picture book is a warm celebration of drumming, dancing and the joy of jumping in puddles"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Cree children; Weather; Thunder; Dance;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The Patrick Star show. [videorecording] / by Fagerbakke, Bill,1957-voice actor.; Snyder, Dana,voice actor.; Summer, Cree,voice actor.; Nickelodeon (Firm),broadcaster.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.;
Bill Fagerbakke, Dana Snyder, Cree Summer.Patrick Star continues to host a variety show from his room! Patrick's evil twin cousin shows up to ruin Patrick's reputation - then when Patrick is injured his family members take turns hosting his show. Patrick's escapades take him to King Neptune's Palace, prison, and to The Starry Awards!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television comedies.; Friendship; Imagination; Marine animals; Revues;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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