Canadian, Aboriginal

Wheeler, Jordan. 1992. Tapping the gift: Manitoba’s First People. Winnipeg, MB: Pemmican Publications Inc. ISBN: 0-921827-04-0
Age: 10 - 16
Language: English
Subject: Children, Youth; Non-Fiction; Multiple Nations

This is a collection of biographies of people who have made a significant contribution to their people.
Canadian, Aboriginal

Wheeler, Jordan. 2001 (5th Printing). Brothers In Arms. Winnipeg, MB: Pemmican Publications Inc. ISBN: 0-921827-07-5
Age: 16+
Language: English
Subject: Adult; Short Stories; Multiple Nations

The stories all reflect the title’s theme, brothers. The young men in the stories express their anger, frustration and helplessness with the situations they meet in their lives. The stories reflect issues such as family relationships and identity, politics and militancy; and AIDS.
Canadian, Aboriginal

Whetung, James. Illustrator/ Paul Morin. 1996. The Vision Seeker. Toronto, ON: Stoddart. ISBN: 0-773729-66-6
Age: 6 - 10
Language: English
Subject: Children; Non-Fiction; Anishinaabe

This story of an Anishinaabe boy’s vision quest describes the origins of the sweat lodge.
Canadian, Aboriginal

White, Ellen. Illustrator/ Bill Cohen. 1997 (New Edition). Kwulasulwut II: More Stories from the Coast Salish. Penticton, BC: Theytus Books. ISBN: 0-919441-54-8
Age: 14+
Language: English
Subject: Youth, Adult; Myths & Legends; Pacific Northwest, Salish

These stories offer insight into the Salish oral tradition. They pass on the value of respect for the natural environment.