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Siha Tooskin Knows The Gifts Of His People
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Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine written by Charlene Bearhead and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Siha Tooskin—Paul Wahasaypa—finds himself not feeling at all well he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Pay a hospital visit to Paul as he learns more about where “modern medicine” really comes from and how we can all benefit from Indigenous and Western healers as Paul seeks the best medicine for his own wellness. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People written by Charlene Bearhead and published by HighWater Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Siha Tooskin (Paul) has a school assignment to talk about healthy foods from his (Nakota) culture. His father teaches him about the Indigenous origins of many foods that we enjoy today."--
Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair written by Charlene Bearhead and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean? Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard, especially when the kids there have never experienced the values and culture of the Nakota people. Join Paul as Mitoshin (his grandfather) helps remind him how strength of character can be found in the strength of his hair. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life written by Charlene Bearhead and published by HighWater Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Paul (Siha Tooskin) spends some time with his mother and they discuss the nature of life with respect to animals, the environment, and the Creator in the Nakota Indigenous tradition. There are also themes of endurance and resilience when faced with difficult times."--
Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Catcher of Dreams by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Catcher of Dreams written by Charlene Bearhead and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new baby due any day AND a visit from his grandparents! Siha Tooskin (Paul) takes his expert bike riding to a whole new level to make sure he doesn't miss a thing. At home, Mugoshin (Grandmother) is creating a very special gift to protect the precious little one. Join Paul as he enjoys delicious bannock, imagines the future of a new baby sister, and listens to Mugoshin’s teachings about the catcher of dreams. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco written by Charlene Bearhead and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—knows that whether we are taking berries or plants from the earth or knowledge from a learned person it is so important to offer a gift back to show honour and appreciation. Join Paul and his teacher Mrs. Baxter to find out what they discover about the protocol of offering the tobacco plant. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather written by Charlene Bearhead and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—can find eagle feathers in Ade’s truck, on the dream catcher above his bed, on his Uncle Lenard’s bustle, and in with the smudge bowls in all of his relatives’ homes. Paul already knows that the eagle is important because of the way that his family respects and cares for eagle feathers. Now he’s old enough for the teachings of where the feathers come from and why they are so sacred. Walk with Paul and Mitoshin (his grandfather) so you too will understand the teaching of the sacred eagle feather. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Book Synopsis Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People by : Charlene Bearhead
Download or read book Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People written by Charlene Bearhead and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transportation, housing, agriculture, communications…there are so many modern conveniences. But are they really modern? Where did they really come from? Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—will learn about their origins and more on his walk home from school with Ade (his father). There’s so much to learn about the earliest forms of technology, travel, medicine, and food from right here on Turtle Island. Come along with Paul and Ade to hear all about the gifts of his people. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Book Synopsis Squanto's Journey by : Joseph Bruchac
Download or read book Squanto's Journey written by Joseph Bruchac and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Squanto recounts how in 1614 he was captured by the British, sold into slavery in Spain, and ultimately returned to the New World to become a guide and friend for the colonies.
Book Synopsis The Street Belongs to Us by : Karleen Pendleton Jimenez
Download or read book The Street Belongs to Us written by Karleen Pendleton Jimenez and published by arsenal pulp press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1984 Los Angeles, Alex is a tomboy who would rather wear her hair short and her older brother’s hand-me-downs, and Wolf is a troubled kid who’s been wearing the same soldier’s uniform ever since his mom died. They temporarily set their worries aside when their street is torn up by digging machines and transformed into a muddy wonderland with endless possibilities. To pass the hot summer days, the two best friends seize the opportunity to turn Muscatel Avenue into a battleground and launch a gleeful street war against the rival neighborhood kids. But when Alex and Wolf make their headquarters inside a deep trench, Alex’s grandmother warns them that some buried things want to be found and some want to stay hidden and forgotten. Although she has the wisdom of someone who has survived the Mexican Revolution, the Spanish Flu, and immigration to a new country, the kids ignore her warning, unearthing more than they bargained for. This exuberant novel perfectly capture the summers of youth, when anything feels possible and an adventure is always around the corner. Bursting with life and feeling, both the people and the land come alive in a tale interwoven with Mexican-American identity, experience, and history. The Street Belongs to Us is a story of family, friendship, and unconditional acceptance, even when it breaks your heart. This publication meets the EPUB Accessibility requirements and it also meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG-AA). It is screen-reader friendly and is accessible to persons with disabilities. A Simple book with few images, which is defined with accessible structural markup. This book contains various accessibility features such as alternative text for images, table of contents, page-list, landmark, reading order and semantic structure.
Book Synopsis Sorry For Your Loss by : Joanne Levy
Download or read book Sorry For Your Loss written by Joanne Levy and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Selling Points A young girl befriends a boy who hasn’t spoken since his parents were killed in a car accident. Sorry For Your Loss examines themes of grieving, friendship and the nature of family. This book shows a behind-the-scenes view of what happens after someone dies. The author's father runs a Jewish funeral home, which served as inspiration for the setting of the novel. The author has written several other middle-grade novels and has been nominated for the Red Maple Award and the Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards. This book has all the elements of an excellent middle-grade story: an unusual setting; diverse, relatable characters; and the perfect blend of humor and pathos. Free Discussion Guide available for download at orcabook.com.
Book Synopsis I Am Not a Number by : Jenny Kay Dupuis
Download or read book I Am Not a Number written by Jenny Kay Dupuis and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is not to use her own name but instead use the number they have assigned to her. When she goes home for summer holidays, Irene's parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But where will they hide? And what will happen when her parents disobey the law? Based on the life of co-author Jenny Kay Dupuis’ grandmother, I Am Not a Number is a hugely necessary book that brings a terrible part of Canada’s history to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to.
Download or read book Amo's Sapotawan written by William Dumas and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocky Cree people understand that all children are born with four gifts or talents. When a child is old enough, they decide which gift, or mīthikowisiwin, they will seek to master. With her sapotawan ceremony fast approaching, Amō must choose her mīthikowisiwin. Her sister, Pīsim, became a midwife; others gather medicines or harvest fish. But none of those feel quite right. Amō has always loved making things. Her uncle can show her how to make nipisiwata, willow baskets. Her grandmother can teach her how to make kwakwāywata, birchbark containers and plates. Her auntie has offered to begin Amō’s apprenticeship in making askihkwak, pottery. What will Amō’s mīthikowisiwin be? Which skill should she choose? And how will she know what is right for her?
Book Synopsis The Twelve Gifts of Birth by : Charlene Costanzo
Download or read book The Twelve Gifts of Birth written by Charlene Costanzo and published by . This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and watercolor paintings illustrate values for children, while text expresses wishes from the "fairy godmothers" that these values will enrich the lives of young listeners or readers.
Book Synopsis This Place by : Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm
Download or read book This Place written by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact. Each story includes a timeline of related historical events and a personal note from the author. Find cited sources and a select bibliography for further reading in the back of the book. The accompanying teacher guide includes curriculum charts and 12 lesson plans to help educators use the book with their students. This is one of the 200 exceptional projects funded through the Canada Council for the Arts’ New Chapter initiative. With this $35M initiative, the Council supports the creation and sharing of the arts in communities across Canada.
Book Synopsis We Need Everyone by : Michael Redhead Champagne
Download or read book We Need Everyone written by Michael Redhead Champagne and published by HighWater Press. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone has a gift. Every gift is different, and every gift is special. Our world needs you to share your gift. What is your gift? How can you use your gift to help others? We Need Everyone empowers children to identify their gifts and use them to overcome challenges, achieve goals, and strengthen communities. Inspiring and uplifting, this interactive picture book celebrates diverse cultures, perspectives, and abilities through playful illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud.
Book Synopsis The Just Right Gift by : Katherena Vermette
Download or read book The Just Right Gift written by Katherena Vermette and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Migizi loves Gookom so much. He wants to let her know by giving her the perfect gift to cheer her up while she is in the hospital. The gift should be as sweet as her kisses and as warm as her smiles. He asks his family and friends for help, but none of his ideas are quite right. Can he find her the perfect gift? In this touching story, a young boy tries to find the perfect gift to show his grandmother how much he cares about her. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book. Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
