Canadian, Aboriginal

Pelletier, Joanne. 1985. Louis Riel. Saskatchewan: Gabriel Dumont Institute.
ISBN: 0-920915-04-X
Age: 14+
Language: English
Subject: Youth, Adult; Biography; Non-Fiction; Metis

This is the story of Louis Riel’s early life, his role in the rebellion, his trial and execution.

Canadian, Aboriginal

Pelly, Linda. Illustrator/ Raymond McCallum. 1976. Saulteaux Legends. Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre. ISBN: 0-920571-19-0
Age: 6 - 10
Language: English
Subject: Children; Non-Fiction; Myths & Legends; Saulteaux

These stories are about Nanabush. However, Pelly also explains how different First Nation groups have different stories and legends. She also talks about some of the rules around storytelling.

Canadian, Aboriginal

Perrault, Jeanne. 1997. Writing the Circle, Native Women of Western Canada. NeWest Press. ISBN: 0-920897-88-6
Age: 16+
Language: English
Subject: Adult; Anthology; Multiple Nations.

Writing the Circle is an anthology of writing by Metis and First Nations women from the western provinces of Canada. The writing includes poetry, short stories, essays, autobiographical sketches and journal entries.