Juvenile Fiction, People & Places, Canada, Native Canadian
-
Kerri Berry Lynn
by Sonya Ballantyne
Kerri Berry Lynn is a little Cree girl from Misipawistik and she has always wanted a big family. Her dog-obsessed Chapan gives her 7 dogs named Peyak, Nîso, Nisto, Nêwo, Niyanan, Nikotwâsik, and Têpakohp. When a mean dog threatens her, Kerri...
-
Paths and Journeys
An original collection of short stories from the heart and soul of Eeyou Istchee, Cree Homeland by Christopher Herodier Snowboy
Like the light and the darkness of life, we all walk on both sides many times, taking our steps carefully and sometimes foolishly, where things may happen, either good, bad or both. I have walked in light and in darkness, and with those people...
-
The First Fry Bread
A Gitxsan Story by Dr. M. Jane Smith (Xsiwis)
Fry bread has a significant role in the Gitxsan culture. It is often served both at home and at feasts. The fry bread story has a message for children on the importance of building up their spirits.