Young Adult Fiction, People & Places, Aboriginal & Indigenous
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The Story of Chissa
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When Chissa’s grandmother sends him into town to sell the leather she’s made from cow hide, he uses the money to buy himself a fancy kettle, a bullwhip and a harmonica. Chissa’s newfound wealth is the talk of the reserve, but the greedy Chief...
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One Arctic Night
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17 Year old Panuk lives in Pangnirtung with his parents and extended family. Panuk’s parents have passed down many Inuit traditions to their children and have also taught them survival skills, including how to hunt and fish. Panuk’s father takes...
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The Wandering Years
Seasons of Change
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Based on a true story, this touching novel explores the life of a young Indigenous woman caught up in the challenges and growing pains of the tumultuous teen years. With the help of the medicine wheel and the transformative power of a butterfly,...
