Dene Cultural Institute. Illustrator/ Gloria Miller. Dehcho: “Mom, we’ve been discovered!” ISBN: 0-929120-00-0
Age: 12+
Language: English
Subject: Youth, Adult; Non-Fiction; History; NWT

This is a look at the history of the Mackenzie River in the NWT, from the perspective of the Dene in that region.

Devine, Monica. Illustrator/ Pauline Paquin. 2001. Carry Me, Mama. Toronto, ON: Stoddart Kids. ISBN: 0-7737-3317-5
Age: Pre-school - 10
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Alaska; Inuit

Inupiat and Yupik women in Alaska inspired this story. It tells of the bond between parent and child, as a little girl learns to walk on her own two feet rather than being carried on her mother’s back.

Dewdney, Selwyn. 1980. The Hungry Time. James Lorimer & Co. ISBN: 0-88862-262-7
Age: 8 - 12
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Woodland

This is the story of a Mississauga Indian girl who spends the winter camped at the Humber River. When the family faces cold and hunger, they form a special relationship.

Dolan, Marlena. 1994. Just Talking about Ourselves: Voices of our Youth. Penticton, BC: Theytus Books. ISBN: 0-919441-62-9
Age: 13+
Language: English
Subject: Youth, Adult; Anthology; Pacific Northwest

This collection of poetry, prose and artwork was put together by some young First Nations people in BC. Their work focuses on the effects of drugs and alcohol in their communities. (Mature themes)