When Charlie’s Kohkom asks him what the best part of his school day was, he knows right away: Indigenous drum circle!Kohkom tells him that not very long ago she was gifted her very first drum at a ceremony for children who never returned home from residential schools. But Charlie doesn’t understand. How could she only have gotten her first drum so recently?Kohkom explains that she was taken from her family when she was very little because of something calle...

You are more powerful than you imagine.In this lyrical picture book, young readers are reminded of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors and their own potential. Each page offers an affirmation about identity, respect, love and truth, encouraging all children to embrace their unique gifts and power. From the resilience flowing through their veins to the knowledge written in the stars, Remember Who You Are / kiskisi awîna kiya inspire...

Let Dragonfly lead you on a journey of inspiration!Following your winged guide, visit the places and things that can help you find strength in the present and imagine your amazing future. Dream alongside everything from a giant construction site and a sewing machine to the river and a blanket of moss. After your travels, Dragonfly asks: What do you like to dream about? With its mixed setting in rural and urban environments and exploration of both the natural and mo...

Winner of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award, Young People’s Literature – Illustrated BooksA 2026 IBBY-UNESCO Remarkable Book for Young Readers in Indigenous and Endangered Languages★“In warm, soothing language, a mother speaks to her infant, poetically describing their ancestral surroundings and reflecting on traditional Cree knowledge…Luxuriantly alive with glowing colors and textured patterns, Dumont’s (Onion Lake Cree Na...

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!This dual language edition contains the story in both Plains Cree (Nehiyaw) and English.