Canadian, Aboriginal

Campbell, Maria. 1978. Little Badger and the Fire Spirit. McClelland and Stewart. ISBN: 0771018827
Age: Pre-school – 10
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Multiple Nations

When a little girl visits her grandmother, she hears the story of a blind boy who goes on a dangerous journey to get fire for his people. This story is also available online at http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/artsed/g1arts_ed/drama021.html

Canadian, Aboriginal

Cardinal, Phyllis. 1997. The Cree People. Duval House. ISBN: 1-55220-037-X
Age: 8 - 12
Language: English
Subject: Children, Youth; Non-Fiction; Cree

This book is made up of conversations between a grandmother and her granddaughter. It reveals daily life among Cree people at a time of transition from one lifestyle to another.

Canadian, Aboriginal

Cardinal, Tantoo. 2004. Our Story: Aboriginal Voices on Canada’s Past. Random House. ISBN: 0-385-66075-8
Age: 16+
Language: English
Subject: Adult; Non-Fiction; History; Multiple Nations

Ten First Nations, Inuit and Metis writers explore Canadian history from the Aboriginal perspective in this collection. Each examines a specific event in First Nations and Canadian history to provide unique perspectives on events that are often overlooked in the standard Canadian history books.