Wallis, Velma. 1994. Two Old Women. Perennial Books. ISBN: 0060975849
Age: 14+
Subject: Youth, Adult; Fiction; Alaska

Abandoned by their tribe during a winter famine, two old women are left to perish on their own. Although they're used to complaining and letting others do things for them, the two resolve to fight against death. With trapping skills they haven't used for years and with their strong friendship, the two women find they survive the winter better than other members of their tribe.

Ward, Ken. 1998. And Who Will Hear Their Cries? Duval House Publishing.
ISBN: 1-55220-048-5
Age: 16+
Subject: Adult; Poetry; Plains, Cree

This is a book of poems by a Native man diagnosed with AIDS. Ken Ward is from the Enoch Cree Nation near Edmonton, Alberta. This book reflects his journey of highs and lows, and his discovery of Native spirituality.

Waterton, Betty. Illustrator/ Ann Blades. 2002 (12th Printing). A Salmon for Simon. Toronto, ON: Douglas & McIntyre. ISBN: 0-88899-265-3
Age: Pre-school - 8
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Pacific Northwest

Simon lives on the west coast of Canada. This story tells about his first attempts at fishing. He eventually gets a salmon that a passing eagle drops. Simon keeps the salmon alive and returns it to the open sea.