Indigenous Studies
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- Indigenous Studies
Native North American Wisdom and Gifts
$11.99 Add to cartMany of the foods we eat, the tools we use, the games we play, and even the ideas in which we believe, originated with North American Native peoples. Beautiful images and easy-to-follow text help young readers discover the Native traditions and practices that were adopted by European explorers, North American settlers, and other people around the world.
- Canadian Social Studies
Native Homes
$10.95 Add to cartThis fascinating book looks at many of the dwellings built by the native nations across the continent. Beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge. Discover thatch homes and pueblos of the Southwest; plankhouses of the Northwest Coast; wigwams, longhouses, tipis; earth lodges, pit homes, hogans, and iglus.
- Indigenous Studies
Native North American Foods and Recipes
$10.95 Add to cartReaders will be fascinated by the wide variety of foods that the early Native peoples hunted, gathered, and grew and will be amazed to learn that many of the foods they now eat were introduced by Native North Americans. This interesting new book also includes Native cooking styles and several recipes inspired by the many Native nations throughout North America. Kids will find the recipes easy to follow and will love tasting Native foods and flavors!
- History
Nations of the Northwest Coast
$10.95 Add to cartThe northwest coast of the Pacific Ocean has been home to many Native nations for thousands of years. The waters, mountains, and forests of this isolated region provided food and shelter for groups such as the Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl. Topics covered in Nations of the Northwest Coast include: • the distinct customs, cultures, and beliefs of the various nations • dwellings used in different seasons and locales • fishing and the use of coastal plants and animals • traditional handicrafts, including carving and weaving • the organization of families, clans, and moieties • the impact of the arrival of the Europeans.
- Canadian Social Studies
Life in the Far North
$10.95 Add to cartLife in the Far North combines striking images and easy-to-follow text to describe the Native nations that have lived in the northernmost part of present-day North America for thousands of years. The frigid climate has impacted every element of daily life for groups such as the Inuit, Yup’ik, and Inupiat. Children will be keen to learn about: • dwellings such as snow houses • hunting and fishing • the daily lives of men, women, and children • the making of crafts and clothing using natural materials • traditions and ceremonies • how the arrival of Europeans changed the ways of life of these peoples.
- History
Life in an Anishinabe Camp
$10.95 Add to cartBeautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or “first people”, also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better follows the changing weather. Fascinating text describes clan life, different camps for different seasons, how wigwams and other dwellings were built, hunting, clothing, celebrations, and the roles of men and women.
- Indigenous Studies
Inhabit Media: Kamik Joins the Pack
$11.95 Add to cartJake can’t wait for his uncle to meet Kamik, and to see what an obedient puppy he is becoming. Jake’s uncle is a great musher, who has won many dog ​​sledding races, and if Kamik is good enough, Jake hopes today might be the day that Kamik finally gets to run with a dog team!
Following Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story and Kamik’s First Sled, Kamik Joins the Pack continues the story of Jake and his puppy Kamik as they learn from their elders everything they need to know to some day be part of a winning sled dog team.
