Otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is a word that Cherokee people use to express gratitude. This beautiful book was written by Traci Sorell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and supports children in learning about Cherokee celebrations and experiences.

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0- 8years

So many beautiful baby faces your child (of any age) will love looking at them.

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0-3 yrs

After their nightly hot cocoa, two sisters set off to see the Skyspirits (Northern Lights) midnight dance. While the younger sister struggles to stay quiet, irritating her older sister, together they share in the joy of reaching their destination. and the stillness of the night The sisters are Ojibway and the Ojibway values are shown throughout the book.

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4-8 years

Children of all ages love this book where the text transforms into a lyrical rap that introduces children to historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes. Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington and Canadian NHL goalie Carey Price. The stories are inspiring; collectively, they empower the reader with this message: "We are people who matter, yes, it's true; now let's show the world what people who matter can do." The author is a member of the Midewin.

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4 years -adult.

A beautiful, joyful ode to fry bread and Native American culture and the deep meaningfulness and cultural importance of traditional foods and also the way such foods are not just one thing, but sort of continue to grow and have a life of their own as those who carry their traditions. It points out notable features in the illustrations, such as the father's Seminole tattoos and what they mean, and giving background information about the history of Native Americans in this country. Even contains a recipe.

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0-8 years

​When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people’s water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.

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5-11 years

Young children experience the myths that surround Columbus’ voyages and learn how critical it is to ask. A humorous version of the tale which nether-the-less states the case and validates the indigenous people.

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5-11 years

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This beautiful story, features a Native family patiently waiting for their beloved female family member to return home from active military duty.  Shows Cherokee culture and military pride.

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3-8 years

As a little girl asks seemingly innocuous questions to her grandmother, the answers all lead back to an experience in her grandmother’s youth. What is slowly revealed is a tale of strength in the face of oppression, and a message about finding yourself when other people try to define who you are. Residential schools for indigenous children were set up across Canada this goes into enough detail for young children about the affect it had on them.

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4-8 years

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker is based on the true story of Hiawatha, the notable spokesperson for the Peacemaker who is famous for establishing the Iroquois Confederacy. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who was chosen to translate the Peacemaker’s message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century. The book shows the journey to bring peace to the warring nations of the Haudenosaunee (now known as the Iroquois).   Readers see Hiawatha, a man of color, express anger, sadness, hope, love, and forgiveness. There are also strong women characters, known as the Clan Mothers, in the story.

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8-12 years

Giving Thanks is a presentation of the Thanksgiving Address, a message of gratitude that originated with the Native people of upstate New York and Canada and that is still spoken at ceremonial gatherings held by the Iroquois, or Six Nations. Shows Gratitude every day not just once a year. Told by a Native American Chief.

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Ages 5-11