Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Making native space Making native space R. Cole Harris "Making Native Space is about the drawing of the most fundamental line on the map of British Columbia, the one separating the tiny fraction of the province set aside for Native peoples from the rest,… OL12342074W
Winter shadows Winter shadows Margaret Buffie Tells the joined stories of Cass, whose father remarried a woman with a nasty, ill-tempered daughter; and Beatrice, who more than a century earlier explores her own problems through a journal that co… OL18006313W
People of the North People of the North Heather Kissock From people and industry to wildlife and the environment, Exploring the Canadian Arctic presents exciting information about many aspects of the area north of 60 degrees latitude. OL18014380W
#NotYourPrincess #NotYourPrincess Mary Beth Leatherdale,Lisa Charleyboy "Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this book. In the same style as the best-selling Dreami… OL19671070W
Indian horse Indian horse Richard Wagamese Saul Indian Horse is a child when his family retreats into the woods. Among the lakes and the cedars, they attempt to reconnect with half-forgotten traditions and hide from the authorities who have b… OL19745610W
Boundless Boundless Kathleen Winter In 2010, bestselling author Kathleen Winter embarked on a journey across the storied Northwest Passage, among marine scientists, historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, and curious passengers. F… OL20012861W
Nations of the Northwest Coast Nations of the Northwest Coast Kathryn Smithyman,Bobbie Kalman Explores how the waters, mountains, and forests of the Pacific Northwest have provided food and shelter for groups such as the Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl for thousands of years. OL20484396W
Strangers Strangers David A. Robertson 233 pages ; 22 cm OL20574054W
Aboriginal peoples Aboriginal peoples Heather C. Hudak Learn about the Aboriginal peoples who were first to inhabit the land thousands of years ago and how the arrival of European explorers affected their traditional ways of life. OL20638108W
Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull Charlene Chua,Nancy Mike 37 pages : 23 cm OL21301236W
Sara Mitchell Sara Mitchell Sara Mitchell Celebrates the rich history and colourful heritage of the Métis and highlights the contributions they have made to Canada. OL24285765W
Hokey Dowa Gerda and the Snowflake Girl Hokey Dowa Gerda and the Snowflake Girl M. J. Matheson Faith and Dakota's ordinary lives take a not-so-ordinary turn when strange goings-on begin happening in their bedrooms at night. This brother and sister find a special way to solve their problems and… OL26436214W
Mon capteur de rêves Mon capteur de rêves Marie Roberge Christian veut à tout prix aider Catherine, dont il est amoureux. Sa pauvre amie est victime d'intimidation à l'école. Or ce problème ne touche pas seulement Catherine, mais aussi d'autres petits élè… OL26452981W
The Metis in Canada The Metis in Canada Heather C. Hudak Explores the unique culture of the Metis, people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, and their influence on communities across Canada. OL27960118W
The Iroquois and their history The Iroquois and their history Genevieve St Lawrence Describes the history, culture, customs, leaders, and life today for the Iroquois Native Americans. OL5816139W