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• We Are Water Protectors

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.

• Finding My Dance

  Thundercloud, Ria,

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  From her first jingle dress to stages around the world, Beautiful Thunder Woman’s story celebrates the power of dance, identity, and resilience. This vibrant picture book memoir honors Indigenous traditions while showing how art can heal, empower,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fry Bread

  a Native American Family Story

  Maillard, Kevin Noble,

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  Celebrates the Native American tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals, in a story about family, history, culture, and traditions, both new and old.

• We Are Still Here!

  Native American Truths Everyone Should Know

  Sorell, Traci,

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  Through bold illustrations and powerful voices, this book declares: “We Are Still Here!” Students share the history and resilience of Native Nations, from broken treaties to modern activism, showing how culture and sovereignty endure. A vibrant,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sharice's Big Voice

  a Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

  Davids, Sharice, 1980-

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  Sharice Davids’ journey from a curious kid in Kansas to one of the first Native women in Congress shows the power of listening, speaking up, and staying true to your roots. Bold art and inspiring words celebrate determination, identity, and using…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Owl and Chipmunk

  Təkʷtəkʷəlus Sɬadəyʔ ʔi Tsi Sk̓ʷətɬ?

  Balagot, Michele,

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  In a traditional Coast Salish story, a young girl named Chipmunk is picking berries when the evil Owl Lady tries to trick her.

• Bear and Rabbit

  How Winter Came to Be = Sčətxʷəd ʔi Tiʔiɬ K̓ʷəčəldiʔ : ʔəsčal Ti Pədt̕əsil

  Kanim, Jerry,

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  In a traditional Coast Salish story, Bear and Rabbit play the bones game to determine what the weather will be.

• Her First Basket

  Tiʔiɬ Dᶻixʷ Spəčuʔs

  Balagot, Michele,

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  In a traditional Coast Salish story, a young girl is taught by a cedar tree to make a basket from its roots. After many tries, the basket is able to hold water. And then, following tradition, the girl gifts the basket to the oldest woman in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Child and Diaper Child

  Peter, Susie Sampson,

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  A traditional Coast Salish story about the origins of the sun and moon.

• The Whale Child

  Egawa, Keith • Egawa, Chenoa

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  Shiny, a whale child, is turned into a boy to teach Alex, a young girl, the wisdom of the Native American value of environmental stewardship so that she can share it with others.

• Buffalo Dreamer

  Duncan, Violet,

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  When Summer visits her Cree family in northern Alberta, she expects sweetgrass and horseback rides—not haunting dreams of a girl fleeing a residential school. As unmarked graves are uncovered and community voices rise, Summer learns the truth about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eagle Drums

  Hopson, Nasug̊raq Rainey,

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  When Pi?a ventures into the mountains, he meets a shape-shifting eagle who teaches him songs, dances, and the meaning of community. This retelling of an Iñupiaq origin story brings cultural traditions and survival skills to life in a tale of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Do All Indians Live in Tipis?

  Questions and Answers from the National Museum of the American Indian

  NMAI

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  Curious about Native cultures? This eye-opening book tackles common myths and stereotypes with humor, clarity, and real answers from Indigenous voices. Organized by topic and packed with research, it’s an essential resource for anyone ready to learn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hibulb Cultural Center

  View on hibulbculturalcenter.org

  The Hibulb Cultural Center Research Library is introduced with contact information provided.