Author: Richard Van Camp
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553799445
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they have done? Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in on Northern community and the cultural legacy that can empower furture generations.
Nisto Mekwana / Three Feathers
Author: Richard Van Camp
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553799445
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they have done? Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in on Northern community and the cultural legacy that can empower furture generations.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553799445
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they have done? Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in on Northern community and the cultural legacy that can empower furture generations.
Nisto Mekwana / Three Feathers
Author: Richard Van Camp
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553799453
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they have done? Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in on Northern community and the cultural legacy that can empower furture generations.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553799453
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they have done? Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in on Northern community and the cultural legacy that can empower furture generations.
Three Feathers
Author: Richard Van Camp
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553797221
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they've done? Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in one Northern Indigenous community and the cultural legacy that can empower future generations.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553797221
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Three young men -- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert -- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they've done? Three Feathers explores the power and grace of restorative justice in one Northern Indigenous community and the cultural legacy that can empower future generations.
Where Did You Get Your Moccasins?
Author: Bernelda Wheeler
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 9781895411508
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Children in an urban school are curious about a classmate's moccasins.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 9781895411508
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Children in an urban school are curious about a classmate's moccasins.
A Blanket of Butterflies
Author: Richard Van Camp
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553797140
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A Blanket of Butterflies explores the journey of Shinobu, a mysterious stranger who visits Fort Smith, NWT, to retrieve his family’s samurai suit of armor and sword from the museum. When he discovers that his grandfather’s sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call “Benny the Bank,” he sets out to retrieve it, with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Together, they face Benny and his men, Torchy, Sfen and the giant they call Flinch. This graphic novel, beautifully illustrated by Scott B. Henderson, explores the grace of family and the power of the Great Mystery. A Blanket of Butterflies is nominated for a 2016 Eisner Award for Best Single Issue/One-Shot.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553797140
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A Blanket of Butterflies explores the journey of Shinobu, a mysterious stranger who visits Fort Smith, NWT, to retrieve his family’s samurai suit of armor and sword from the museum. When he discovers that his grandfather’s sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call “Benny the Bank,” he sets out to retrieve it, with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Together, they face Benny and his men, Torchy, Sfen and the giant they call Flinch. This graphic novel, beautifully illustrated by Scott B. Henderson, explores the grace of family and the power of the Great Mystery. A Blanket of Butterflies is nominated for a 2016 Eisner Award for Best Single Issue/One-Shot.
When We Were Alone
Author: David A. Robertson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553796969
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award! A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the girl asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree/English edition. Download the free teacher guide on the Portage & Main Press website.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553796969
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award! A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the girl asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree/English edition. Download the free teacher guide on the Portage & Main Press website.
The Wolf Mother
Author: Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553799798
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Follow along as award-winning author Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) introduces young readers to a pack of grey wolves. New pups have just begun to open their eyes, one of which is a striking black female. Every day, her ears grow larger, her eyesight gets sharper, and her legs stretch farther. As she learns to hunt, play, and run with her pack, instinct pulls her to explore beyond her home territory. Will the young wolf’s bold spirit help her find a new pack of her very own? Learn about the life cycle of these magnificent canines, the traditions of the Gitxsan, and how grey wolves contribute to the health of their entire ecosystem.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553799798
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Follow along as award-winning author Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) introduces young readers to a pack of grey wolves. New pups have just begun to open their eyes, one of which is a striking black female. Every day, her ears grow larger, her eyesight gets sharper, and her legs stretch farther. As she learns to hunt, play, and run with her pack, instinct pulls her to explore beyond her home territory. Will the young wolf’s bold spirit help her find a new pack of her very own? Learn about the life cycle of these magnificent canines, the traditions of the Gitxsan, and how grey wolves contribute to the health of their entire ecosystem.
This Place
Author: Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553797825
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553797825
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
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.
Strangers
Author: David A. Robertson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 155379737X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
From Governor General’s Award-winning author David A. Robertson comes the first book in a compelling new trilogy. A talking coyote, mysterious illnesses, and girl trouble. Coming home can be murder... When Cole Harper gets a mysterious message from an old friend begging him to come home, he has no idea what he's getting into. Compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, Cole finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents, and reemerging questions about Cole’s role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful spirit, a disfigured ghost, and his two oldest friends, Cole tries to figure out his purpose, and unravel the mysteries he left behind a decade ago. Will he find the answers in time to save his community?
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 155379737X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
From Governor General’s Award-winning author David A. Robertson comes the first book in a compelling new trilogy. A talking coyote, mysterious illnesses, and girl trouble. Coming home can be murder... When Cole Harper gets a mysterious message from an old friend begging him to come home, he has no idea what he's getting into. Compelled to return to Wounded Sky First Nation, Cole finds his community in chaos: a series of shocking murders, a mysterious illness ravaging the residents, and reemerging questions about Cole’s role in the tragedy that drove him away 10 years ago. With the aid of an unhelpful spirit, a disfigured ghost, and his two oldest friends, Cole tries to figure out his purpose, and unravel the mysteries he left behind a decade ago. Will he find the answers in time to save his community?
Little You
Author: Richard Van Camp
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459802497
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Perfect for all the little ones and newborns in your life!
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459802497
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Perfect for all the little ones and newborns in your life!