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Indigenous History Month (36 series)

Amazing Women in Canada (True North)  

Throughout history women have shaped the culture, politics, and people of the land we know as Canada. The women in this series have had a lasting impact on our daily lives. Explore their stories and learn how they have made a difference.

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: A Guide to the Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plan

Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things-from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen-provide us with gifts and lessons every day in her best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass. Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us.

Cedar School Decodables

Welcome to Cedar School! Join Liv, Tom, Gus, and Bell as they learn on the land and explore Mi’gmaw teachings with their teacher, Miss Sam, and the school’s Mi’gmaw Elder, Jen. With charming illustrations and simple storylines, this decodable series engages students as they practise their reading skills. Each book includes a pre-reading review of non-decodable words, and many of the books introduce special words related to Indigenous teachings. Talking Together prompts facilitate discussions led

Cuthbert Grant

Son of a Scottish trader and an Indigenous mother, Cuthbert Grant became a leader of the Métis-a distinct group of mixed European and Indigenous people who developed communities along fur trading routes in the 1800s. He saw his people through conflict and change and helped transition them to a new way of life in what is now Canada and the United States.

Dressing a Nation: The History of u.S. Fashion

Presents an overview of the history of American fashion and costume—defining fashion and costume, explaining why we dress the way we do, and showing trends and influences over time in men and women’s dress (both haute couture and street/everyday fashion).

Exploring Canadian Government (Expedition)  

Canada's system of government has been in place for 160 years. Our government is constantly evolving to reflect Canada today. Learn more about the systems, people and places that give a voice to citizens and help our country succeed.

First Peoples  

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous Indigenous Peoples thrived across North America. This series provides an overview of daily life and culture. Approachable text examines each group's community structure, significant ceremonies, and traditions, as well as their relationship with European settlers and forced relocation onto reserves. Each title also includes a traditional story and tells how the people work to keep the traditions of their ancestors alive today.

From the Mountain to the Sea

From the Mountains to the Sea! The From the Mountains to the Sea series follows a river eco-system from its source high up in the mountains all the way to the estuary. Along the rivers path we introduce the cedar tree, the salmon which feeds the entire eco-system, the bear, eagle and orca. Each book is written with a science perspective on the lefthand pages and social studies on the righthand pages.

Indigenous Communities in Canada (True North)  

Approximately 1.4 million aboriginal people live in Canada today. They come from a large number of communities, each with its own history, language, and cultural practices. Aboriginal Canadian Communities will explore the lives of these aboriginal citizens, both in the past and in current times.

Indigenous History in the United States: 1865 to Today (Navigator)

Millions of Indigenous people live in the United States today. They are citizens of hundreds of Native nations, each with its own past, present, and future. The six books in this series explore Indigenous history in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the current day.