Runs with the Stars
Runs with the Stars is a story about a child named Noozhis and their grandfather who are waiting for their horse to give birth. As they wait, Noozhis asks their grandfather to tell them about the Ojibwe Horse, the only Indigenous-bred horse in Canada. The grandfather shares the story of the Ojibwe Horses that once […]
The Girl and the Wolf
The Girl and the Wolf tells the story of a girl who wanders away from her mother while picking berries in the woods. When she realizes that she went too far and cannot find her mother, she begins to panic until a calm wolf appears. Through a series of questions from the wolf, the girl […]
Tanna’s Owl
Tanna’s Owl tells the story of Tanna, a girl who learns to appreciate owls. At first, Tanna was disappointed her father brought home a baby owl that required care. Tanna thought the owl was ugly, and did not enjoy how the owl ate ‘gross’ food. As the story progresses and Tanna becomes more familiar with […]
Kamik an Inuit Puppy Story
Kamik an Inuit Puppy Story tells the story of a frustrated boy who receives advice from his grandfather about the importance of building a friendship with his puppy, Kamik. Jake is having a difficult time with the way his new puppy is behaving, but becomes optimistic after listening to stories from his grandfather on the […]
Zoe and the Fawn
Zoe and the Fawn tells the story of a young girl searching for the mother of a fawn who is all alone. While searching for the mother, Zoe encounters a number of different wild animals on her journey to help the fawn. Throughout the story, the author incorporates the syilx (Okanagan) animal names in parentheses. […]
Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox
This introduction to the Anishinaabe traditional of totem animals, young children express why they identify with different animals such as a bear, deer, beaver, owl, and fox, through a series of simple poems. The importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can act as animal guides for students seeking to understand […]