Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798449
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life
Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798449
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798449
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine
Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798422
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798422
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair
Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798384
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798384
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People
Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: HighWater Press
ISBN: 9781553798347
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"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."--
Publisher: HighWater Press
ISBN: 9781553798347
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"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."--
Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather
Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798503
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798503
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
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.
Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life
Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798457
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798457
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco
Author: Charlene Bearhead
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798473
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
ISBN: 1553798473
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
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.
The State of Nature
Author: Humberto Alejandro Carralero
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 1646285603
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The State of Nature follows the story of Albert, a survivor of a worldwide pandemic of a powerful strain of rabies that turns humans into mindless cannibalistic creatures. Fifteen years after the outbreak, the world is destroyed, 95 percent of humanity has been wiped out, and Albert, who has become a respected bounty hunter for one of the many factions that now control the new world, is given a task. This task involves taking Ana, a woman that has blood that makes her immune to the pathogen. He is accompanied by Chloe, a female bounty hunter. Begin reading and see Albert try to battle with the ghosts of his past, and deal with the countless threats nature, and the scourge of humanity throw at him and his group. And see what humanity looks like when brought to a state of nature.
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 1646285603
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The State of Nature follows the story of Albert, a survivor of a worldwide pandemic of a powerful strain of rabies that turns humans into mindless cannibalistic creatures. Fifteen years after the outbreak, the world is destroyed, 95 percent of humanity has been wiped out, and Albert, who has become a respected bounty hunter for one of the many factions that now control the new world, is given a task. This task involves taking Ana, a woman that has blood that makes her immune to the pathogen. He is accompanied by Chloe, a female bounty hunter. Begin reading and see Albert try to battle with the ghosts of his past, and deal with the countless threats nature, and the scourge of humanity throw at him and his group. And see what humanity looks like when brought to a state of nature.
I Am Not a Number
Author: Jenny Kay Dupuis
Publisher: Second Story Press
ISBN: 1772602329
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Second Story Press
ISBN: 1772602329
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
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.
Treaty Words
Author: Aimée Craft
Publisher: Annick Press
ISBN: 1773214977
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis’s home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen—to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties—the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author’s note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.
Publisher: Annick Press
ISBN: 1773214977
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis’s home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen—to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties—the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author’s note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.