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Wenjack / by Boyden, Joseph,1966-author.; Richardson, C. S.,designer.; Monkman, Kent,illustrator.;
"An Ojibwe boy runs away from a North Ontario Indian School. He realizes too late just how far away home is. Along the way he's followed by Manitous, spirits of the forest who comment on his plight, cajoling, taunting, and ultimately offering him a type of comfort on his difficult journey back to the place he was so brutally removed from." Written by Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author Joseph Boyden and beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Ken Monkman, Wenjack is a powerful and poignant look into the world of a residential school runaway trying to find his way home.--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Indians of North America; Native peoples;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The rez [videorecording] : the complete series. by Black, Ryan.; Dennis, Darrell.; Podemski, Jennifer.; Video Service Corp.;
Ryan Black, Darrell Dennis, Jennifer Podemski.Based on characters first introduced to international audiences by W.P. Kinsella's acclaimed collection of short stories Dance Me Outside, and further entrenched by Bruce McDonald's witty, award winning theatrical feature of the same name, The Rez continues its unfiltered look at life on a First Nations reservation through the lives of Silas Crow (Ryan Black), Frank Fencepost (Darrell Dennis) and Sadie Maracle (Jennifer Podemski), three smart teenagers with more attitude than even they can handle.14A.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Indian reservations; Indian teenagers; Indians of North America; Television programs.;
© c2009., Video Service Corp.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Reservation life today / by Kristofic, Jim,1982-;
What is life like on a reservation, and what can we learn about the past and present culture and traditions of America's indigenous peoples. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the Cherokee, Apache, Navajo, and Nez Perce peoples.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indian reservations;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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We are water protectors / by Lindstrom, Carole,1964-; Goade, Michaela.;
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Subjects: Water conservation; Water; Ojibwa Indians; Indians of North America; Indigenous peoples; Ojibwe;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The orange shirt story / by Webstad, Phyllis.; Nicol, Brock.;
On her first day at residential school, Phyllis Webstad was forced to take off her shiny orange shirt. The shirt was taken away and never returned.LSC
Subjects: Webstad, Phyllis; Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A calm & normal heart : stories / by Hicks, Chelsea T.,author.;
"From Oklahoma to California, the many heroes of [this collection of short stories] ... are bound by a common desire for connection and safety--inside a nation in which they have always lived but do not entirely belong. A member of the Osage tribe, author Chelsea T. Hicks' stories are compelled by an overlooked diaspora happening inside the borders of the United States itself: that of young Native people"--Flap page 1 of dust jacket.
Subjects: Short stories.; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous youth;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Finding my dance / by Thundercloud, Ria.; Fuller, Kalila J.;
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Subjects: Self-acceptance; Self-confidence; Identity (Psychology); Indians of North America; Indian dancers; Indian dance; Ho-Chunk women; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous dancers; Indigenous dance;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The far tribes : a Barnaby Skye novel / by Wheeler, Richard S.;
Subjects: Western stories.; Skye, Barnaby (Fictitious character); Trappers; Indians of North America; Indian captivities;
© 2007, c1990., Forge,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Great women from our First Nations / by Fournel, Kelly,1976-;
Includes bibliographical references.Suzanne Rochon-Burnett -- Pauline Johnson-Tekahionwake -- Thocmetony (Sarah) Winnemucca -- Maria Tallchief -- Wilma Mankiller -- Mary Kim Titla -- Lorna B. Williams -- Susan Aglukark -- Winona LaDuke -- Sandra Lovelace Nicholas.Reminds readers of the extraordinary contributions of First Nations women to our country.
Subjects: Native women; Indian women; Indian women; Role models;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The case of the missing auntie / by Hutchinson, Michael,1971-;
The Mighty Muskrats have a new case to solve: to find the whereabouts of their grandpa's long-lost sister. Once in the bright lights of the big city, the cousins get distracted, face off with bullies, meet some heroes and unlikely teachers, and experience many of the difficulties First Nations kids can face in the city. The Muskrats' search for their missing auntie takes them all the way to the government, and reveals hard truths about their country's treatment of First Nation families.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Cousins; Indians of North America; Missing persons;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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