Language and Culture Novel Sets
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids by
Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Indigenous writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Indigenous pride. Indigenous families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog). They are the heroes of their own stories. Featuring stories and poems by: Art Coulson Christine Day Eric Gansworth Carole Lindstrom Dawn Quigley Rebecca Roanhorse David A. Robertson Andrea L. Rogers Kim Rogers Cynthia Leitich Smith Monique Gray Smith Traci Sorell, Tim Tingle Erika T. Wurth Brian Young and more! In partnership with We Need Diverse Books
ISBN: 9780062869944Publication Date: 2021-02-09
When We Play Our Drums, They Sing! by
From award-winning authors Richard Van Camp and Monique Gray Smith come two honest and memorable middle-grade novellas on residential schools and reconciliation. The novellas will be bound together in a "flip-book" format, which offers the intended audiences two important perspectives in one package. This stunning and unique book will feature two covers: When We Play Our Drums, They Sing! will feature cover photographs by Tessa McIntosh, Lucy & Lola will include a cover and spot illustrations by renowned artist Julie Flett.
ISBN: 9780991678266Publication Date: 2018-02-01
Dakelh Ghunek = Dakelh Language: Grade K-12
Nenachailya mba hodul'ehne Dakelh Ghunek. Kw'uyats'ulhtuk Dakelh Ghunek wheni hodul'eh = Thank you for learning/teaching about Dakelh language. These Dakelh language books are for teaching the language. Included in this kit is a copy of the Dakelh Ghunek (Dakelh language) curriculum as well as a variety of picture books written in Dakelh. Please note, some are in Lheidli dialect, some are in Nak'azdli dialect.
Suitability: Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Subjects: Social Studies, Language Arts, Indigenous Studies.
29 books, 1 Dakelh ghunek (Dakelh language) curriculum.
- 'Awet, In'alh! = Time to Eat! by Today's a good day for a cookout! But Nathan and Lora just can't wait to eat. What tasty treats are their family cooking up?ISBN: 9781941458938Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Birds = Gal by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Bugs are Food = Nulh'asyaz 'uhinli ts'uyi by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Cats = Boos by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Ceepee and the Fish Camp by
Ceepee and the Fish Camp tells the story of Ceepee, a young Lheidli girl, and her family as they travel around their territory gathering food and resources through the seasons. This work incorporates Dakelh vocabulary words from Lheidli Elder Edith Frederick.
ISBN: 9780994073310Publication Date: 2021-01-01- Dulkw'ah = Froggy by What has little legs and yellow eyes and slimy skin? My new pet, Froggy! I do everything I can to make Froggy happy!ISBN: 9781941458990Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Esther 'ink'e Winnie = Esther and Winnie by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Evan sba ekenezoo = My friend, Evan by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Food All Year Round = Ts'uyi ts'uyawh yusk'ut by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Gohyaz Kedizulh = Bunny's Travels by Bunny is very excited to visit his aunt's house this summer to eat some sweets. The only problem is there are many predators on the way to his aunt's house! Will Bunny be able to avoid the animals?ISBN: 9781941458952Publication Date: 2021-01-01
How to Grow Sunflowers = Sa'indak yi hubodulha'eh by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Lhana tun k'ut nuhuzoot 'et lhch'ahuldeh = Hockey by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Mishaal sba ekenezoo = My Friend, Mishaal by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Musdzi 'Udada' = The Owl: A Carrier Indian Legend by Once, long ago, deep in the forest lived an old owl. He was very big. Each evening he would fly close to one of the villages, land on a tree and watch the people. As he was so huge everyone was afraid of him.ISBN: 1895276005Publication Date: 1991-01-01
- Ndai 'uhulh-'en? = What Are They Doing? by What are they doing? The cat is sitting, the horses are running, the girl is swimming! Learn 11 Dakelh-Carrier verbs while practicing your reading and pronunciation!ISBN: 9781941458945Publication Date: 2021-01-01
- Nindaih Hoonint'i' Eh? = Do You Like to Dance? by Do you like to dance? Quickly or slowly? Indoors or outdoors? Alone or with friends? How do you like to dance?ISBN: 9781941458983Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Our School = Huhodul'eh yoh by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Riley soozi ink'ez hoonutst'i = What I Like to Do by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Running = Gal by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Sam yazai nilh'en = Sam Looks at the Sky by As a beginner science book, it introduces young readers and listeners to words related to weather patterns.ISBN: 9781941458976Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Slik, Rosie = My Dog, Rosie by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01- Slik Hoont'i, ndezu'a bughusdli ink'ez buk'essui = How I Love and Care for My Happy Dog / Sboos Hoont'i bughusdli ink'ez buk'essui = How I Love and Care for My Happy Cat by Two books in one! Learn how people love and care for their dogs and cats. In English and Dakelh.ISBN: 9781990715006Publication Date: 2018-01-01
Sudestl'oh, Violet = My Sister, Violet by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Tli Buna Be Ts'unilh'en = Through the Eyes of a Dog by
Tli Buna Be Ts'unilh'en: Through the Eyes of a Dog is told from the perspective of a dog named Tlicho. Tlicho is a Dakelh word that translates to “big dog.” The story takes place on Tlicho’s way home from a walk. During this journey, Tlicho encounters many different people who have different hairstyles, body types, and relationship dynamics as well as varying races, ages, and genders. When Tlicho meets each of these characters, he treats them all with a kind regard and does not judge their differences. This book is meant to portray the world through the eyes of a dog, thus teaching the reader to view everyone equally and concludes by asking, “how different would the world be?” if we modelled this empathetic outlook.
ISBN: 9781738984831Publication Date: 2023-04-21- Too dulcho whe ninli! = Water is Everywhere! by As a beginner science book, it introduces readers and listeners to facts and words related to water.ISBN: 9781941458969Publication Date: 2021-01-01
Tsa gal'acho = The Fast Beaver by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Wet'suwe'ten Culture = Wet'suwe'ten by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Willson the Cat = Willson boos by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Winter Animals = Khuna khui by
This book was created as part of Dakelh language revitalization project by Div. 11 students at Harwin Elementary, school year 2022-2023. The students chose the topic and wrote and illustrated the work with the help of art lessons from Jennifer Pighin as well as translation support from Jennifer Pighin and Dakelh elder Edie Frederick.
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
We Are the Land
Student books focus on Indigenous communities across Canada, the need for reconciliation, and the actions people are taking to make a difference. Through these examples, students will realize that they too can have an impact and work towards reconciliation This kit supports the Social Studies big ideas in grade 3, 4, 5, 6 and the core competencies - communication, critical thinking, positive personal and cultural identity and personal awareness and responsibility.
Suitability: Grade 3, 4, 5, 6.
Subjects: Social Studies, Core Competency.
1 book (16 copies), 1 teacher's guide.
Community Ties
Student books focus on Indigenous communities across Canada, the need for reconciliation, and the actions people are taking to make a difference. Through these examples, students will realize that they too can have an impact and work towards reconciliation This kit supports the Social Studies big ideas in grade 3, 4, 5, 6 and the core competency - critical thinking.
Suitability: Grade 3, 4, 5, 6.
Subjects: Social Studies, Core Competency - Critical Thinking.
1 book (16 copies), 1 teacher's guide.
DVD - Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing, A Common Threads Resource
PROF DVD, 2012, 28 minutes. CD-ROM contents: Special features: 200+ pages of resource material including: teaching materials, integrated DVD and CD lesson plans, evaluation rubrics. The DLC has permission to print the teaching resource.
The Common Threads Classroom Resource consists of high quality, classroom-ready resources for Ontario secondary school teachers. Common Threads V focuses on First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. The CD-ROM contains more than 60 lesson plans within the broad topics of Land, Residential Schools, Health and Identity. The lesson resources are designed using Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum expectations. The accompanying video profiles 6 First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth. Each story offers a compelling insight into what it means to be young and Indigenous in Canada today. Designed for a variety of subjects including: civics, science, health, history, geography, business, and social sciences.
Suitability: Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Subjects: Social Studies, Indigenous Studies.
Language and Culture Books at DLC (Single Copies)
- Lheidli T’enneh Hubughunek = Fort George Carrier Lexicon by Third edition, Carrier Linguistic Committee Writing System version. This draft lexicon represent the Dakelh language as it is spoken by Lheidli T’enneh (Prince George) people. This dialect belongs to the Fraser-Nechako subgroup of the Southern group of Dakelh dialects; its closest relative is Saik’uz (Stoney Creek) dialect. 4507 entries in the Carrier-to-English section and 4960 entries in the English-to-Carrier section. Compiled by William John Poser, with help from local Elders and language speakers.Publication Date: 2001-05-01
- Niwhts'ide'nï Hibi'it'ën = The Ways of Our Ancestors: Witsuwit'en History & Culture Throughout the Millennia by The ways of our ancestors introduces Witsuwit'en people and their history. It explores the Witsuwit'en clan system in depth and how it relates to traditional Witsuwit'en land use, spirituality and values. Oral histories from various eras in witsuwit'en ancient history are shared, as well as the recent history that formed the Witsuwit'en Nation and the Bulkley Valley, as we know it today.ISBN: 9780987770707Publication Date: 2011-01-01
The Reason You Walk by
A moving father-son reconciliation told by an Indigenous broadcaster, musician and activist. When his father was given a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Winnipeg broadcaster and musician Wab Kinew decided to spend a year reconnecting with the accomplished but distant Indigenous man who'd raised him. The Reason You Walk spans the year 2012, chronicling painful moments in the past and celebrating renewed hopes and dreams for the future. As Kinew revisits his own childhood in Winnipeg and on a reserve in Northern Ontario, he learns more about his father's traumatic childhood at residential school.
ISBN: 9780670069347Publication Date: 2015-09-29
Resurgence: Engaging With Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions In and Beyond the Classroom by
Resurgence is an inspiring collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narratives that guides K-12 educators in bridging existing curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. In this first book in the Footbridge Series, we invite you to walk with us as we seek to: connect peoples and places link truth and reconciliation as ongoing processes symbolize the risk and urgency of this work for both Indigenous and settler educators engage tensions highlight the importance of balance, both of ideas and within ourselves Through critical engagement with each contributor's work, experienced educators Christine M'Lot and Katya Adamov Ferguson support readers in connecting with Indigenous narratives and perspectives, bringing Indigenous works into the classroom, and creating more equitable and sustainable teaching practices. In this resource, you will find: diverse Indigenous voices, perspectives, and art forms from a variety of nations and locations valuable concepts and methods that can be applied to the classroom and beyond practical action steps and resources for educators, parents, librarians, and administrators Use this book as a springboard for your own learning journey or as a lively prompt for dialogue within your professional learning community.
ISBN: 9781774920008Publication Date: 2022-04-26
Drumbeat Decodables: Short Vowels
Welcome to Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection. K-2 Short Vowels a,e,i,o, and u. Teach children short vowels in the context of cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in the high-frequency and fun Indigenous Decodable Books. This set of 5 Decodable Books provides the systematic practice children need to become phonics-wise readers. These stories bring an Indigenous content that is much needed in any phonics program. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, story words, short vowel words, and two fun activities for extended learning.
Suitability: Grade K, 1, 2.
Subjects: English Language Arts.
30 books (5 titles with 6 copies of each).
Duck and Cub by
Welcome to Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection. K-2 Short Vowels a,e,i,o, and u. Teach children short vowels in the context of cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in the high-frequency and fun Indigenous Decodable Books. This set of 5 Decodable Books provides the systematic practice children need to become phonics-wise readers. These stories bring an Indigenous content that is much needed in any phonics program. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, story words, short vowel words, and two fun activities for extended learning. Read along with Duck and Cub and learn the Short ‘u’ Vowel.
ISBN: 9781990297861Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Grandfather Rock by
Welcome to Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection. K-2 Short Vowels a,e,i,o, and u. Teach children short vowels in the context of cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in the high-frequency and fun Indigenous Decodable Books. This set of 5 Decodable Books provides the systematic practice children need to become phonics-wise readers. These stories bring an Indigenous content that is much needed in any phonics program. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, story words, short vowel words, and two fun activities for extended learning. Read Grandfather Rock and learn the Short ‘o’ Vowel.
ISBN: 9781990297885Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Jan at Camp by
Welcome to Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection. K-2 Short Vowels a,e,i,o, and u. Teach children short vowels in the context of cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in the high-frequency and fun Indigenous Decodable Books. This set of 5 Decodable Books provides the systematic practice children need to become phonics-wise readers. These stories bring an Indigenous content that is much needed in any phonics program. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, story words, short vowel words, and two fun activities for extended learning. Read along with Jan and learn the Short 'a' Vowel.
ISBN: 9781990297847Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Rhett and Jett by
Welcome to Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection. K-2 Short Vowels a,e,i,o, and u. Teach children short vowels in the context of cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in the high-frequency and fun Indigenous Decodable Books. This set of 5 Decodable Books provides the systematic practice children need to become phonics-wise readers. These stories bring an Indigenous content that is much needed in any phonics program. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, story words, short vowel words, and two fun activities for extended learning. Read along with Rhett and Jett and learn the Short ‘e’ Vowel.
ISBN: 9781990297878Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Tim and Robin by
Welcome to Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection. K-2 Short Vowels a,e,i,o, and u. Teach children short vowels in the context of cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in the high-frequency and fun Indigenous Decodable Books. This set of 5 Decodable Books provides the systematic practice children need to become phonics-wise readers. These stories bring an Indigenous content that is much needed in any phonics program. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, story words, short vowel words, and two fun activities for extended learning. Read along with Tim and Robin and learn the Short ‘i’ Vowel.
ISBN: 9781990297854Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Path to Wellness
How is culture connected to wellness? Learning About Well-being From Indigenous Peoples provides content that shows diverse lifestyles, spiritual beliefs, and social situations. Students can make connections between the lives of the people whose stories are featured in the books and their own lives. Student books focus on Indigenous communities across Canada, the need for reconciliation, and the actions people are taking to make a difference. Through these examples, students will realize that they too can have an impact and work towards reconciliation. This kit supports the Social Studies big ideas in grade 3, 4, 5, 6 and the core competency - critical thinking.
Suitability: Grade 3, 4, 5, 6.
Subjects: Social Studies, Core Competency - Critical Thinking.
1 book (16 copies), 1 teacher's guide.
DVD - Great River
DVD, 2011, 43 minutes.
A team of world-renowned rock art experts gathered to investigate the defacing of a sacred First Nations rock art site that had been worshipped for 10,000 years. Explores the history of the 150 years of cultural and social genocide perpetrated by the Canadian government towards First Nations people living in Canada. Great River also examines the current Third World quality living conditions of many Canadian First Nations communities. Specifically, it highlights the recent struggle between the Kitigan Zibi First Nation Reserve and the Canadian Museum of Civilization over the ancient remains of hundreds of indigenous people found in Algonquin territory.
Suitability: Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Subjects: Indigenous Studies, Social Studies.