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HighWater Press, an imprint of Portage & Main Press, publishes award-winning stories by emerging and established Indigenous writers. Our books include national bestsellers, celebrated modern classics, and genre-defying works. We choose stories that have lasting impact.

We work to honour and support Indigenous resurgence by amplifying narratives that share joy, creativity, strength, bravery, and community. HighWater Press’s vibrant and thought-provoking books include a rich mix of non-fiction, novels, graphic novels, and children’s literature. Our catalogue highlights diverse perspectives through compelling narratives and exceptional production qualities.

Located on Treaty 1 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation, HighWater Press is dedicated to community, both amongst local authors and storytellers in this territory, and in our extended community of readers who are passionate about authentic storytelling.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTSHighWater Press gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of Manitoba through the Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage and the Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit, and the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF), for our publishing activities. We also acknowledge the support of Canada Council for the Arts.

Cover art by Janine Gibbons, Jigging for Halibut with Tsinii (Sk’ad’a Stories series)

POWERFUL VOICES, UNFORGETTABLE STORIES NEW AND COMING SOON FROM HIGHWATER PRESS

VERSION CONTROLTHE RECKONER RISES,

VOL 2for ages 14+see page 9

ROAD ALLOWANCE ERA

A GIRL CALLED ECHO, VOL 4

for ages 11+see page 12

WE DREAM MEDICINE DREAMS

for ages 6–8see page 24

THE WOLF MOTHERMOTHERS OF XSAN,

BOOK 5for ages 9–11see page 6

JIGGING FOR HALIBUT WITH TSINII

SK’AD’A STORIES, BOOK 1for ages 6–8see page 14

LEARNING TO CARVE ARGILLITE

SK’AD’A STORIES, BOOK 2for ages 6–8see page 15

GIJU’S GIFTADVENTURES OF THE PUGULATMU’J, VOL 1

for ages 6–8see page 11

GIFT OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE

THE SIX SEASONS OF THE ASINISKAW

ĪTHINIWAKfor ages 9–12see page 23

STAND LIKE A CEDARfor ages 3–5 see page 18

SPÍL X. MA WEAVING OF

RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, AND RESURGENCE

for ages 18+see page 19

SURVIVING THE CITY TEACHER GUIDE by Christine M’Lotfor grades 9–12

The Surviving the City Teacher Guide provides support for teachers addressing sensitive topics in the classroom (such as racism, caregiver illness, the child welfare system, residential schools, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and Two-Spirit People) while reading the graphic novels in the Surviving the City series. Students will be learning about, exploring, researching, and presenting on the essential themes that arise in the graphic novel.print ∙ 978-1-55379-904-7 ∙ $15 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-858-3 ∙ $9.99

SURVIVING THE CITY

TEACHER GUIDE

CREATED BY CHRISTINE M’LOT

SURVIVING THE CITY SERIESby Tasha Spillettillustrated by Natasha Donovanfor grades 7–12Graphic Novelfrom The Debwe Series

Curriculum Connections — English Language Arts | Indigenous Literature Studies | Social Studies | Current Issues

High school is tough enough. On top of classwork, best friends Miikwan and Dez also struggle with grief for missing family members, placement in a group home, navigating a first love, coming into their identities, and, at times, being at odds with each other. The teens face the challenges of growing up Indigenous in an urban landscape as best they can and learn to lean on their communities and the spirits of their ancestors that watch over them.

Surviving the City and From the Roots Up deal with the prejudicial treatment experienced by Indigenous teens and Two-Spirit people. These eye-opening graphic novels are written by New York Times bestselling author Tasha Spillett with captivating artwork by Natasha Donovan.Accolades for the series

In the Margins Top Fiction Novel for 2020

Winner Indigenous Voices Award, alternate format

Nominated for YALSA’s Great Graphic Novels list

Nominated for the Joe Shuster Comic Book Award, The Dragon Award (Comics for a Younger Reader)

Winner of the Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Award, Graphic Novel Category

Shortlisted for the Forest of Reading 2020 Red Maple Fiction

An AIYL Honor Book

Approved for Surrey School District #36

SURVIVING THE CITYVOLUME 1Lexile 550

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FROM THE ROOTS UPVOLUME 2Lexile HL660L

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VOLUME 3COMING SOON!

Find Tasha at: @TashaSpillett

Find Natasha at: @natashamdonovan

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Tasha Spillett tells the story through the girls’ dialogue and text messages—allowing readers to be continually immersed in their world. Métis artist Natasha Donovan’s full-colour illustrations stand out.

—Quill & Quire

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In this haunting graphic novel, debut author Spillett and [illustrator] Donovan (The Sockeye Mother)present a story of girls growing up with the historical legacy of Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people, particularly women and girls.

—Publishers Weekly

Spillett crafts another beautiful story about friendship and the importance of love and acceptance within communities. Donovan’s art flows smoothly, bringing the characters and their emotions to life.

—Great Graphic Novels for Teens Blogging Team @ YALSA’s The Hub

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This is one of the 200 exceptional projects funded through the Canada Council for the Arts’ New Chapter program. With this $35M investment, the Council supports the creation and sharing of the arts in communities across Canada.

Ce projet est l’un des 200 projets exceptionnels soutenus par le programme Nouveau chapitre du Conseil des arts du Canada. Avec cet investissement 35 M$, le Conseil des arts appuie la création et le partage des arts au coeur de nos vies et dans l’ensemble du Canada.PMS: 2925 PMS: 3005

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

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THIS PLACE150 YEARS RETOLDfor ages 15+ Graphic NovelLexile 700

FOREWORD BY Alicia Elliott

FEATURING STORIES BY Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Mitchell, Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, David A. Robertson, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, Jen Storm, Richard Van Camp, Katherena Vermette, and Chelsea Vowel

ILLUSTRATED BY Tara Audibert, Kyle Charles, GMB Chomichuk, Natasha Donovan, Scott B. Henderson, Ryan Howe, Andrew Lodwick, and Jen Storm

COLOUR BY Scott A. Ford and Donovan Yaciuk

Curriculum Connections — English Language Arts | Indigenous Literature Studies | Social Studies | History | Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives

Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. Beautifully illustrated, these ten stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since contact.Winner of the Mary Scorer Award for Best Book by a Manitoba Publisher

Winner of the McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award

Nominated for The Doug Wright Award for Best Book

Nominated for the Joe Shuster Comic Book Award, Gene Day Award for Anthology Collection

Among USBBY’s Outstanding 2020 International Books list

Nominated for SOLS First Nations Communities READ, YA/Adult Category

Approved for Surrey School District #36

#ThisPlaceRetold

TEACHER GUIDE FOR THIS PLACE: 150 YEARS RETOLD by Christine M’Lot

The accompanying teacher guide includes activities that are collaborative and designed to infuse Indigenous pedagogical practice. This resource will engage students’ understanding and encourage them to embrace differing worldviews.softcover ∙ 978-1-77492-017-6 ∙ $25 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-77492-018-3 ∙ $20

NEW! Includes a lesson

for the CBC podcast.

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The stories contained within its pages are both beautifully rendered and vitally necessary. They represent a history not only largely untold and unknown, but one obscured, hidden from sight, so that other stories may occupy a privileged place in defining a national story. Their importance is exquisitely captured on these pages, told by some of the leading artists working today. This is an essential book, for comic fans, teachers, and anyone who wants to learn the stories of this place we now share.

—Jesse Wente, broadcaster and film critic

…breathtaking comics anthology…powerful storytelling and memorable illustrations…

—The Globe and Mail

…the anthology’s theme and authentically told stories make it a stand-out.

—Publishers Weekly

…visually gorgeous. Each story is powerfully conveyed….A great read for any age.

—Quill & Quire, review

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MOTHERS OF XSAN SERIES by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) illustrated by Natasha Donovanfor grades 4–6Children’s Non-fiction

Curriculum Connections — Science | Life Cycles | Ecosystems | Social Studies | Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives

The Mothers of Xsan series uses striking illustrations, traditional formline art, and lyrical language to paint a vivid picture of the Gitxsan’s traditional territories. Learn about the seasonal changes of the Xsan river valley in northwestern British Columbia and how the ecosystem shapes the Gitxsan calendar, languages, and culture.

Follow each mother as she teaches her young to survive on their own. Science comes alive!

A video pronunciation guide is available at highwaterpress.com.

THE SOCKEYE MOTHERLexile 1140

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THE GRIZZLY MOTHERLexile 980

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THE EAGLE MOTHERLexile 1040

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THE FROG MOTHERLexile 1010

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Accolades for the series

Winner of the Animal Behavior Society’s Outstanding Children’s Book Award

Nominated for the Forest of Reading 2021 Silver Birch Express Award, Non-fiction

Winner of the Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Award, Children’s Illustrated Category

Winner of The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Award

Winner of McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award

Shortlisted for the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-fiction

Shortlisted for VCLR’s Information Book Award

Among USBBY’s Outstanding International Books list

AIYL Honor Book, Middle Grade

Approved for Surrey School District #36

Find Brett at: bretthuson.ca Find Natasha at: @natashamdonovan

THE WOLF MOTHERLexile TK

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A lyrically poetic text, it delivers a wealth of information on the lives of grizzlies and the ecosystem they are part of, making this an invaluable introduction to the way we are all connected.

—Jeffery Canton, The Globe and Mail

A wonderful exploration of science and culture…A top selection.

—School Library Journal, review

Writing in lyrical prose…Huson eloquently conveys the fragile interconnectedness of the natural world and the moral imperative to protect it.

—Publishers Weekly, review

Teachers! Get The Grizzly Mother for your classroom—and ask your librarian to get it on the library shelves, too! I highly recommend The Sockeye Mother and The Grizzly Mother…picture books should be used with people of any age.

—Debbie Reese, AICL

Accessible to fluent readers in the late primary and intermediate grades, this book is a rich source of information and fits well with the Social Studies and Science curriculums.

––Canadian Teacher Magazine

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THE RECKONER TRILOGYby David A. Robertsonfor grades 7–12Young Adult Novels

Curriculum Connections — Health | Mental Health | English Language Arts | Identity

Mysterious murders, shadowy figures, and high school. Life can be hard, death can be harder.

The Reckoner trilogy, from Governor General’s Award-winning author David A. Robertson, follows 17-year-old Cole Harper as he reluctantly returns home to save his ravaged community and face his troubled past in this supernatural mystery. With the help of his friends, Cole encounters unexplained supernatural phenomena, trickster spirits, and ghosts. Robertson’s debut young adult series expertly tackles many relatable issues faced by youth today—bullying, trauma, and clinical anxiety—and will resonate with and enthrall readers, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

STRANGERS Book 1Lexile 630

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MONSTERSBook 2Lexile 590

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GHOSTSBook 3Lexile 560

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Robertson’s spirited trilogy is…rooted in a sense of community nurtured by compassion, hard work and a little bit of mischief.—Winnipeg Free Press

…the tantalizing mystery pulls readers on.—The Horn Book

…a superb conclusion to a masterful trilogy.—The Globe and Mail

…a truly original superhero. Recommended.—School Library Connection

Robertson’s final instalment in this excellent trilogy does not disappoint…keeping the reader engaged, engrossed, and entertained. ––Susin Nielsen, Governor General’s Award-winning author

Find David at: @DaveAlexRoberts

Accolades for the series

Winner of the Michael Van Rooy Award for Genre Fiction

Nominated for The Global Read Aloud program 2019

Shortlisted for SOLS First Nations Communities Read

Selected for CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens list

Selected for AICL’s Best Books of 2017

Approved for Surrey School District #36

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THE RECKONER RETURNS IN AN ALL-NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES!

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THE RECKONER RISESby David A. Robertsonillustrated by Scott B. Hendersoncolour by Donovan Yaciukfor grades 8–12Lexile TKGraphic Novels

Curriculum Connections — English Language Arts | Identity | Health | Mental Health

David A. Robertson’s powerful Indigenous YA trilogy gets a comic-book continuation, a natural format for the adventures of an anxious teen turned tormented superhero.

—Quill & Quire

The Reckoner Rises series immediately hooks you and doesn’t let go. Intense and compelling plot...incredibly real and incredibly poignant.

—Jeff Lemire, Black Hammer

This is a piece of art...the illustrations are outstanding…a surefire success.

—680 CJOB, The Start

BREAKDOWNVolume 1Lexile 510

After the events in Wounded Sky, Cole and Eva arrive in Winnipeg, the headquarters of Mihko Laboratories. They are intent on destroying the company once and for all, but their plans are thwarted when a new threat surfaces. When Cole becomes mired in terrifying visions, Eva must harness her newly discovered powers to investigate Mihko without him. Are Cole’s visions just troubled dreams or are they leading him to a horrible truth?

VERSION CONTROLVolume 2Lexile TK

After a vicious battle with Mihko’s newest test subject, Eva discovers the company’s secret laboratory—a horror movie come to life. But with Brady missing and Cole barely clinging to life, Eva is on her own.

What new terrors has Mihko created? Can they be stopped? And can she find Brady before it’s too late?

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Acclaimed writer David A. Robertson delivers suspense, adventure, and humour in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel continuation of The Reckoner trilogy.

Accolades for the series

Among Top 10 Fiction Titles, In the Margins Book Award (2021)

Among CBC Books Best Canadian Comics of 2020

Among CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens list

COMING SPRING

2022

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SUGAR FALLSA RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONby David A. Robertsonillustrated by Scott B. Hendersonfor grades 9–12Lexile 550 Graphic Novel

Curriculum Connections — Social Studies | Residential Schools | History | Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives | Current Events

BASED ON A TRUE STORY

Inspired by true events, this story shares the awe-inspiring resilience of Elder Betty Ross.

At a residential school, Betsy is forced to endure abuse and indignity, but her father’s words give her the strength and determination to survive.

This 10th-anniversary edition brings David A. Robertson’s national bestseller to life in full colour, with a foreword by Senator Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and a touching afterword from Elder Betty Ross herself.

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TEACHER GUIDE FOR SUGAR FALLSby Christine M’Lot

Divided into activities to be conducted before, during, and after reading Sugar Falls, this guide supports teachers in creating dynamic learning experiences for their students, while maintaining a respectful approach to Indigenous topics and preparing students for sensitive topics in a way that is consistent with trauma-informed practices.print ∙ 978-1-77492-010-7 ∙ $15 eBook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-77492-009-1 ∙ $9.99

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

This is not an easy story to hear, but it is one that, once heard, will change you forever.

—Honourable Murray Sinclair

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GIJU’S GIFTVOLUME 1 Lexile 500

When her hair clip disappears, Mali is devastated. It was special, made by her giju. Her mom thinks she lost it, but Mali knows it was stolen by a Little Person.

Soon after, Mali is surprised to meet Puug—and he’s wearing her hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. As they hunt for the objects on Puug’s list, Mali uncovers unanswered questions along the way.

Why is there a giant chasing them? Will she really get her hair clip back? And why is Puug collecting these things anyway?

Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this graphic novel series.

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Find Veronika at: nika.barinova.ca

ADVENTURES OF THE PUGULATMU’Jby Brandon Mitchellillustrated by Veronika Barinovacolour by Britt Wilsonfor grades 1–2Graphic Novel

Curriculum Connections — English Language Arts | Social Studies | Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives | Family | Health | Science

Long ago, all living creatures on this land shared a special balance with one another. The pugulatmu’j—the Little People—were the original guardians of the land, and they looked after all living things. As time passed, we forgot these playful yet powerful guardians,

but they did not forget us. Occasionally, they make their presence known with the little tricks they play.

In this series of graphic novels for young readers, a Mi’kmaw girl goes on adventures and meets figures inspired by traditional stories.

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A GIRL CALLED ECHO SERIESby Katherena Vermetteillustrated by Scott B. Hendersoncolour by Donovan Yaciukfor grades 5–9Graphic Novel

Curriculum Connections — History | English Language Arts | Métis Identity | Social Studies | Racism

Step back in time with the A Girl Called Echo series from Govenor General’s Award-winning author Katherena Vermette. Featuring compelling illustrations, a female main character, and the contemporary foster care system, the series follows Echo Desjardins as she discovers her Métis heritage first-hand while slipping back and forth through time.

Accolades for the series

Among Lone Stars Junior Top Picks

Among the Recommended Fiction Book List (2019), In the Margins Book Award

Shortlisted for the Mary Scorer Award for Best Book by a Manitoba Publisher

Shortlisted for SOLS First Nations Communities READ

Selected for CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens list

Selected for AICL’s Best Books of 2017

Approved for Surrey School District #36

PEMMICAN WARSVolume 1Lexile 500

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RED RIVER RESISTANCEVolume 2Lexile 590

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NORTHWEST RESISTANCEVolume 3Lexile 550

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ROAD ALLOWANCE ERAVolume 4Lexile 540

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…feelings of alienation, of loneliness, of not belonging, either at home or at school, are experienced by both genders, and those teens—male or female—who eat their lunch alone and wander the halls without friends will understand Echo’s plight. Although I think that Pemmican Wars is a book which will find its greatest readership amongst students with Métis or Indigenous heritage, those who are the descendants of settlers will be offered a new perspective with this book.

—CM Association

Find Katherena at: katherenavermette.com Find Scott at: ouroboros09

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Eagerly awaited.—National Reading Campaign

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Among Best Canadian Comics of 2018—CBC Books

Among Noteworthy Graphic Novels Sequels, Spring 2019—Publishers Weekly

Compelling...realistic art...perfect pacing...Teens are likely to strongly identify with Echo and look forward to more of her adventures.

—Booklist

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SK’AD’A STORIES SERIESby Sara Florence Davidson and Robert DavidsonIllustrated by Janine Gibbonsfor grades 2–5Children’s Illustrated

Curriculum Connections — Indigenous Perspectives | Culture | Family | Social Studies | Land-based Learning | Sustainability

Written by the creators of Potlatch as Pedagogy, this four-book series for children brings the Haida Sk’ad’a Principles of learning to life through the art of Janine Gibbons. Follow along as youngsters learn important life lessons from their Elders through real-life situations, cultural expressions, and experiences out on the land.

A video pronunciation guide is coming soon at highwaterpress.com.

I love this story! Beautifully illustrated. Beautifully told.—Katherena Vermette, author of The Girl and the Wolf

JIGGING FOR HALIBUT WITH TSINIILexile 660hardcover ∙ 978-1-55379-981-8 ∙ $21.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-982-5 ∙ $18 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-983-2 ∙ $18

Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with his tsinii, his grandfather. As they watch the weather, jig for halibut, and row with the tides, there’s more to learn from Tsinii than how to catch a fish.

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Eventually, the halibut breaks through the surface of the ocean. I know that I need to club it before bringing it onto the boat, but I do not know the words that my tsinii says. Instead, I think about how grateful I am to have caught this halibut to share with my family, and I pull the halibut onto the boat with the gaff.

The anchor is swallowed by the ocean with a splash, and I am careful not to get caught in the rope as it quickly uncoils from the floor of the boat.

Once the anchor lands on the bottom of the ocean, we prepare the fishing lines, putting octopus on the halibut hooks for bait. Then we throw the lines out as far as we can and let them fall until they hit the bottom.

But they cannot rest there. If they remain on the ocean floor, the sea lice will get on the bait, and the halibut will not bite. So, I tug my line up a bit and begin the rhythmic movement with my arms, trying to lure the halibut to come to my bait.

My father said once that we cannot forget the importance of Elders. He was worried that we don’t respect them like we used to, and wanted that to change. This book is a love letter to Elders, who are our doorway to the past, to the traditions, languages, and ways of living that give us not just identity, but life. It is at once poetic and calming, in both its words and illustrations, and gifts knowledge to us from those that have been entrusted with it.—David A. Robertson, author of The Barren Gounds

Sara and Robert Davidson share a beautiful and tenderly written story that takes readers out for a day on the ocean with Robert and Tsinii (his grandpa). We are introduced to gaffs and jigging, the movements of the tides and skies, and the importance of traditional harvesting. Janine Gibbons’s artwork poetically captures the coastal atmosphere, and the love and care between grandson and grandfather. Absolutely stunning.—Julie Flett, author/illustrator of Birdsong

COMING SOON! Teacher Guide for

Sk’ad’a Stories series

LEARNING TO CARVE ARGILLITELexile 920hardcover ∙ 978-1-55379-984-9 ∙ $21.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-985-6 ∙ $18ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-986-3 ∙ $18

Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy on Haida Gwaii practises to become a skilful carver. As he carefully works on a new piece, he remembers a trip to Slatechuck Mountain to gather the argillite, as well as his father’s words about the importance of looking back to help us find our way.

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Argillite comes alive when it has been rubbed down, so I take out my steel wool and gently scrub the eagle. Then I rub his feathers with my hands until they are shimmering from the oil of my fingers. Next, I wrap the pole in a cloth and carry it down the hill and along the gravel road to my tsinii’s house. I don’t bother with the front door because the back door leads directly into the room where he sits hunched over his workbench.

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I learn from my dad and my tsinii, but sometimes I get to visit other argillite carvers from the village to watch them work.

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SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS SERIESby Charlene Bearhead and Wilson Bearheadillustrated by Chloe Bluebird Mustoochfor ages 9-11Early Chapter Books

Curriculum Connections — English Language Arts | Social Studies | Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives | Family | Health | Science

The Siha Tooskin Knows eight-book series, using vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings, shares stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin (Paul) is learning about his identity and developing a sense of cultural responsibility through the teachings, practices, and values of his Nakota family.Approved for Surrey School District #36

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS THE BEST MEDICINELexile 950softcover ∙ 978-1-55379-840-8 ∙ $11.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-841-5 ∙ $9.99 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-842-2 ∙ $9.99

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS THE CATCHER OF DREAMSLexile 1000softcover ∙ 978-1-55379-832-3 ∙ $11.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-833-0 ∙ $9.99 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-805-7 ∙ $9.99

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS THE GIFTS OF HIS PEOPLE Lexile 960softcover ∙ 978-1-55379-834-7 ∙ $11.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-835-4 ∙ $9.99 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-836-1 ∙ $9.99

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS THE LOVE OF THE DANCELexile 920softcover ∙ 978-1-55379-852-1 ∙ $11.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-853-8 ∙ $9.99 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-854-5 ∙ $9.99

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS THE NATURE OF LIFELexile 950softcover ∙ 978-1-55379-843-9 ∙ $11.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-844-6 ∙ $9.99 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-845-3 ∙ $9.99

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS THE OFFERING OF TOBACCO Lexile 870softcover ∙ 978-1-55379-846-0 ∙ $11.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-847-7 ∙ $9.99 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-848-4 ∙ $9.99

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS THE SACRED EAGLE FEATHER Lexile 960softcover ∙ 978-1-55379-849-1 ∙ $11.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-850-7 ∙ $9.99 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-851-4 ∙ $9.99

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dance Jingle because they choose that style of dance for powwow.”

“What is a medicine dance?” asked Jeff. “Does it make people better?”

“Some people still know the story of how this healing dance was given many years ago,” answered Uncle Lenard. “Many years ago an Ojibway woman had a dream…” He continued.

“Her people were living in a time of great sickness, and she had a dream that would help them get better. It is said that in her dream she was given a dress to make. The dress had 365 shells on it to represent each day of the year. She also saw in the dream that the dancers should dance sideways as they shuffle their feet. In that way they would make the shells clink together to get the attention of the Creator: the dance is the prayer.”

“The dance has changed a lot over the years,” recalled Uncle Lenard. “Now many of the girls dance faster, almost like Fancy dancers. We still see the old style though. Now they call it the Ojibway Round Dance or a Side Step. Maybe they’ll do one of these songs this weekend and you’ll see what I mean. If they do, I’ll show you the difference.”

of prayer. They interpreted our acknowledgment of the trees, the water, the four-legged ones, the winged ones, and all the natural world as heathen. Governments that imposed themselves on our

people pushed us off our lands and outlawed our ways. For a long time our ceremonies of honour and generosity were made illegal. It wasn’t just our Nation here—it was all across the land. Even

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More than an adventure between new friends, this is a colourful, youth-friendly, cultural exchange based on kindness, respect, and willingness to share and to learn.—Marie Wilson, Commissioner, TRC of Canada, 2009–2015

#SihaTooskinKnows…, with its words and illustrations, is a love letter to our family, culture, resilience, and pride.—@TanyaTalaga, journalist and author

SIHA TOOSKIN KNOWS EDUCATION GUIDE by Charlene Bearhead

The Siha Tooskin Knows Education Guide supports learning about and discussing the teachings, practices, and values of Paul Wahasaypa’s Nakota family, and supports teachers, students, and families in exploring these concepts in relation to the Indigenous peoples where they live. The guide helps readers explore learning through storied experience, visual representations of teachings, values, and relationships.ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-912-2 ∙ no charge at highwaterpress.com

Accolades for the series

A SOLS First Nation Communities READ Children’s Category nominee

Among Toronto Public Library’s TD Summer Reading Club Top Recommended Reads (2021) list

Among The Globe and Mail’s Twelve Children’s Books That Will Inspire and Enlighten

Among CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens, a starred selection of exceptional caliber

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STAND LIKE A CEDARby Nicola I. Campbellillustrated by Carrielynn Victorfor ages 4-9Lexile 670Children’s Literature

Curriculum Connections — Health | Physical Activity | Healthy Body | Social Studies | Environment | English Language Arts | Poetry

When you go for a walk in nature, who do you see? What do you hear?

Award-winning author Nicola I. Campbell shows what it means “to stand like a cedar” on this journey through the wilderness to discover the animals of British Columbia. Learn the names of animals in the Nłe7kepmxcín or Halq’emeylem languages as well as the teachings they have for us. Experience a celebration of sustainability and connection to the land through lyrical storytelling and Carrielynn Victor’s breathtaking art in this illustrated children’s book.

Discover new sights and sounds with every read.

From the award-winning

author of Shi-shi-etko and Shin-chi’s Canoe

Exquisitely illustrated picture book.

—Vancouver Sun

Evocative and poetic.

—The Globe and Mail

Shines brightly, in both its text and artwork.

—Quill & Quire

TEACHER GUIDE FOR STAND LIKE A CEDAR by Peggy Janicki (Dakelh/Nak’azdli Whut’en)edited by Lesley Peterson

In this guide learners in grades 1 to 4 will find opportunities to connect to land-based learning, sustainability, and community citizenship as well as Big Ideas applicable to ELA, science, and social studies. print ∙ 978-1-55379-999-3 ∙ $15

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NICOLA I. CAMPBELL is the author of Shi-shi-etko, Shin-chi’s Canoe, Grandpa’s Girls, and A Day with Yayah. Nłeʔkepmx, Syilx, and Métis, from British Columbia, her stories weave cultural and land-based teachings that focus on respect, endurance, healing, and reciprocity.

Find Nicola at: @NicolaCampbel20

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SPÍL X. MA WEAVING OF RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, AND RESURGENCE by Nicola I. Campbellfor ages 18+MemoirLexile 880

Curriculum Connections – Poetry | Indigenous Perspective | Culture | Indigenous Language

In this extraordinary memoir, bestselling author Nicola I. Campbell deftly weaves rich poetry and vivid prose into a story basket of memories orating what it means to be an intergenerational survivor of Indian Residential Schools.

If the hurt and grief we carry is a woven blanket, it is time to weave ourselves anew. We can’t quit. Instead, we must untangle ourselves from the negative forces that have impacted our existence as Indigenous people.

Similar to the “moccasin telegraph,” spíləx.m are the remembered stories, also “events or news” in the Nłeʔkepmx language. These stories were often shared by Elders over tea in the quiet hours. Rooted within the British Columbia landscape, and with an almost tactile representation of being on the land and water, Spíləx. m explores resilience, reconnection, and narrative memory through stories.

Captivating and deeply moving, this exceptional memoir tells of one Indigenous woman’s journey of overcoming adversity and colonial trauma to find strength and resilience through creative works and traditional perspectives of healing, transformation, and resurgence.

WHEN WE WERE ALONEby David A. Robertsonillustrated by Julie Flettfor grades K–3Lexile 600 Children’s Picture Book

Curriculum Connections — English Language Arts | Indigenous Perspectives | Social Studies | Languages | Family

When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she begins to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, a story of empowerment and strength.Winner Governor General,s Literary Award, Children,s Illustrated

Shortlisted for the TD Canadian Children,s Literature Award

Winner of McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award

Shortlisted for SOLS First Nations Communities READ

Approved for Surrey School District #36 An empowering and important story.

—Booklist, review

A quiet story…of love and resistance.…

—The Horn Book Magazine, review

WHEN WE WERE ALONE PARENT/TEACHER GUIDE by Susy Komishin

Great ideas for using When We Were Alone with young children can be found in the Parent/Teacher Guide. ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-691-6 ∙ no charge at highwaterpress.com

Find David at: @DaveAlexRoberts Find Julie at: @flett_julie

ISPÍK KÁKÍ PÉYAKOYAKtranslated by Alderick Leask

This edition includes the text in Cree syllabics and Cree Roman orthography, as well as the original English.print ∙ 978-1-55379-905-4 ∙ $21.95 ebook (epub) ∙ 978-1-55379-907-8 ∙ $17 ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-908-5 ∙ $17

When We Were Alone

David A. Robertson and Julie Flett

Parent/Teacher Guide

Susy Komishin

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the National Translation Program for Book Publishing, an initiative of the Action Plan for Official Languages — 2018–2023: Investing in Our Future, for our translation activities.

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Awâsis spends every Sunday with Kôhkum. One Sunday, Kôhkum asked Awâsis to take some

of her world-famous bannock to a relative.

But then, while she was having so much fun, Awâsis dropped

Kôhkum’s world-famous bannock off a bridge.

Catchy and delightful, Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock has a strong plot that propels readers along at a brisk and exciting pace.

—CM Association

Highly recommended!

––Debbie Reese, AICL

In his debut book, Hunt tells a story that already feels like a childhood classic.

––Kirkus Reviews

Find Dallas at: @Dallas_Hunt

Find Amanda at: @spottedfawnart

AWÂSIS AND THE WORLD-FAMOUS BANNOCKby Dallas Huntillustrated by Amanda Strongfor grades K–3Lexile 590 Children’s Picture Book

Curriculum Connections – English Language Arts | Social Studies | Friendship and Families | Identity | Languages

This whimsical story celebrates the revitalization of Cree dialects and traditional methods of storytelling.

During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum’s freshly baked, world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?

The book includes a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum’s world-famous bannock.Finalist for the High Plains Book Award, Indigenous Writer

Finalist for the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award

Listed on AICL’s Best Books of 2018

Selected for CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens list

Shortlisted for SOLS First Nations Communities READ

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Pīsim and sister Amō, uncle Nikik and brother Mwakwa, had gone to Kiyāskominicikōsa, the seagull islands, that day to gather eggs for the camp and for the Spring Gathering. As the two canoes rounded the point, in the near distance Pīsim could see Onihcāwīkinisihk, her family’s camp. She could see their relatives coming down to the water.

They could hear grandfather Pipon praying. When the prayer was done, there was a short silence, and then the family began to sing, “Kiskisitōtāwin nāsipīni. Ayāmīhīstamāwin. Remember me when you go down to the water. Say a prayer for me.”

TRANSLATION OF CREE SONG “KISKISITŌTĀWIN NĀSIPĪNI”“Remember me when you come down to the water to pray, say a prayer for me. My relatives have lived on this land from one end of the river where the white herd once sat to the Big Bay. We have made our living on this water and this land. There is so much freedom in this land; wherever we find it nice to camp, we camp. And we are always healthy. The vibrations of the land we step on remind us that we are alive. And this land gives us that life.”

Pīsim – Her name means “sun.”

Nikik – His name means “otter.”

Mwakwa – His name means “loon.”

Amō – Her name means “bee.”

Pipon – His name means “winter/year.” Kīwitin Kānimit – Her name means

“North Wind dancing.” Onihcāwīkinisihk – This means “place

where you raise children.”

ASKIHKThe clay pottery of the Rocky Cree people was distinguished by its shape: a small rim curved outward, low shoulders, and punctates, or small holes, decorating the rim. To make pottery, the potter rolls a coil of clay and stacks the coil into the shape of a pot. Then she places the coil pot into a bag and uses the bag as a mould to produce the final shape.

The paddlers headed towards the song. Their day was just about done.

When they arrived on the shore, the women were excited. “Did you find eggs?” Pīsim’s mother, Kīwitin Kānimit, asked.

“Yes, lots, lots of them.” They brought their baskets out from the canoes,

and, sure enough, the baskets were full! “Let’s take them to a cool place. We’ll cook them

later in the askihkwak, the clay pots. Come and eat. It’s been a long day.”

HOW PLACE NAMES ARE FORMED IN ROCKY CREEPlace names connect the present to the past by referencing important historical events and celebrations that have occurred at specific places. They may also name natural features, and function as guides to travel, identifying their relationship to other places. People keep a place alive by stopping, eating, and camping there. Place names can be a cue for a story.

BASKETS(Kwakwāywat – birch basket / Nīpīsīwat – willow basket / Watapīwat – root basket / Maskosīwat – reed basket)

A birch basket could be used to carry water or small items like berries. Willow baskets are strong, so they would be used to carry eggs. A root basket is made from the woven roots of spruce or cedar. If root baskets are woven tightly, they can hold water, powders, or medicine teas.

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PISIM FINDS HER MISKANAWby William Dumasillustrated by Leonard Paulfor grades 5–12Lexile 940 Children’s Picture Book, Non-fiction

Curriculum Connections — English Language Arts | Indigenous Literature | Social Studies | Culture | History

The revised edition of Pīsim Finds Her Miskanaw features updated Rocky Cree translations and an expanded glossary, as well as new maps to give a more detailed look at Pīsim’s journey. These enhancements make this book a useful tool for teachers and a great addition to any library.

Out of an important archaeological discovery came this unique story about a week in the life of Pīsim, a young Cree woman, who lived in the mid-1600s. In the story, created by renowned storyteller William Dumas, Pīsim begins to recognize her miskanaw—the path for her life—and develop her gifts for fulfilling that path. The story is brought to life by the rich imagery of Mi’kmaw artist Leonard Paul, and is accompanied by sidebars on Rocky Cree language and culture, archaeology and history, maps, songs, and more.Winner of the CAA 2014 Public Communications Award, Author Category

SOLS First Nation Communities READ Recommended Title

Approved for Manitoba classroomsApproved for Surrey School District #36

TEACHER’S GUIDE FOR PISIM FINDS HER MISKANOWby Margaret Dumas and Deborah Schnitzerfor grades 5–12

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THE SIX SEASONS OF THE ASINISKAW ITHINIWAK SERIESThe Six Seasons of the Asiniskow Īthiniwak is a series about the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak (Rocky Cree) of Northern Manitoba. Corresponding to the six seasons of sīkwan (spring), nīpin (summer), takwakin (fall), mikiskow (freeze-up), pipon (winter), and mithoskamin (break-up), the books explore the culture, community, and history of the 17th-century Rocky Cree people through story and images.

The groundbreaking series combines Indigenous knowledge, cross-cultural education, history, archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, literature, oral culture and storytelling, experiential and community-based learning, and art.

Find more information at: sixseasonsproject.ca

AMO’S SAPOHTAWANby William Dumasfor grades 5–12Children’s Picture Book, Non-fiction

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THE GIFT OF THE LITTLE PEOPLEA SIX SEASONS OF THE ASINISKAW ĪTHINIWAK STORYby William Dumasillustrated by Rhian Brynjolsonfor grades 4–6Children’s IllustratratedLexile 870

Curriculum Connections — Indigenous Perspective | Social Studies | Culture | Language

In this illustrated short story for all ages, celebrated Rocky Cree storyteller William Dumas shares a teaching about the power of community in the face of adversity.

I don’t recall seeing books when I was a little boy. But the old people, they grew up listening to stories. And so, every night, when the old people were done their evening prayers, they would sit and they would tell us stories too.

Along with the spring thaw, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwastiahko (Hudson’s Bay). But not all of the new visitors are welcome.

When the canoes return home to the shores of the missinipi river, the Rocky Cree begin to collapse one by one, drenched in sweat and slowly slipping into delirium. âhâsiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit realm. Exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he seeks guidance through prayer.

Hope finally comes with a visitor in the night: one of the Little People, small beings just like us. If âhâsiw can journey to their home, he will be given the medicine his people need. All he has to do is paddle through a cliff of solid bedrock to get there.

To save his people from certain death, âhâsiw must overcome doubt to follow the traditional teachings of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak and trust in the gift of the Little People.

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COMING SOON! Teacher Guide for We Dream

Medicine Dreams

My first memory of you, Grampa, is of us napping in your hammock. I felt safe in your arms as we dreamed together.

You taught me the importance of medicine dreams. “This is a gift that our people have always known,” you told me.

“There is medicine in our dreams. This medicine teaches us to be skillful in the world and teaches us how to face the challenges in our lives. These skills are learned from animals.”

My favourite medicine dream teachings are about Wolf because you told me your mom called you Little Wolf when she was teaching you. Wolf teaches us to believe in ourselves and to live happily in a family. When we think of Wolf, we understand him as a fierce hunter. What we don’t see is that when Wolf is learning to hunt, he fails more than he succeeds, but he believes in himself and keeps trying. He knows he must watch older members of his family to be successful. He knows he will learn from them as he grows into an adult.

Your words of encouragement are always with me, Grampa. I can hear you saying, “There will be times in your life when you will fail. Believe in yourself and continue to learn. Listen to your family even when you don’t get along. When you disagree, be gentle with your words.”

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WE DREAM MEDICINE DREAMSwritten and illustrated by Lisa Boivinfor ages 6–8Children’s IllustratedLexile 600

Curriculum Connections — Health | Mental Health | Indigenous Culture | Art | Viewing

From Dene artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin comes this healing story of hope, dreams, and the special bond between grandfather and granddaughter.

When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Caribou, and Wolf all have teachings to share to help us live a good life. But when Grampa gets sick and falls into a coma, the little girl must lean on his teachings as she learns to say goodbye.

Masterful prose and stunning collage weave a gentle story about life and death that will touch the hearts of children and adults alike.Shortlisted for the 2022 Rocky Mountain Book Award (The Alberta Children’s Choice Book Award)

I encourage everyone, young and old, to spend an evening with this charming masterpiece–you will not regret it.

—The Honourable Yvonne Boyer, J.D., L.L.M., L.L.D.

A moving and insightful picture book...luxuriantly alive with colour, pattern, and texture.

—Quill & Quire, review

As soulful and compelling as it is beautiful!

—Dr. Allison Crawford, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto

Highly recommended.

—Canadian Children’s Book News

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I WILL SEE YOU AGAINwritten and illustrated by Lisa Boivinfor ages 12+Lexile 570 Illustrated Memoir

Curriculum Connections — Culture | Worldview | Mental Health | Art | Viewing

Presenting “a fresh understanding of death and grief” (Publishers Weekly), this book is a breathtaking journey through art, loss, and love from interdisciplinary artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin.

When the author learns of the death of her brother overseas, she embarks on a journey to bring him home. Through memories and dreams of all they shared together and through her Dene traditions, she finds comfort and strength.

The lyrical art and story leave readers with a universal message of hope and love.Shortlisted for the Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award

Shortlisted for the Indigenous Voices Award, Published Graphic Novels, Comics, and Illustrated Books in any Language

Shortlisted for the 2021 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards, Young Adult/Middle Reader Category

Winner of the Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Award, Illustration Category

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...this farewell journey...holds universal wisdom for those coming to terms with loss. Attractive and compact, this memorable book guides mourners to a place of acceptance and serenity.

—Quill & Quire

I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN READER’S GUIDEby Allison Crawford with Lisa Boivin

The I Will See You Again Reader’s Guide provides support to parents, educators, and communities for sharing and discussing universal themes and experiences related to death, grief, family, and healing from loss. Written to support discussions about Dene culture as explored through the author’s art, the guide also introduces a practice that can bring rest and healing: telling and sharing difficult experiences through art.ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-911-5 ∙ no charge at highwaterpress.com

I found a carousel during our walk. I knew that this was

the right thing for us to share.

Impossibly tender and beautiful. I find myself getting lost in its color, text, and beauty. You will love this book.

—Si’Yam Lee Maracle, award-winning author

Using clear language and powerful, engaging, and beautiful illustrations we are shown a healing pathway through the grief and loss of a loved family member.

—Dr. Janet Smylie, University of Toronto

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PERCEPTION A PHOTO SERIESby KC Adamsforeword by Katherena Vermettecritical essay by Cathy Mattesfor grades 9–12Non-fictionfrom The Debwe Series

From award-winning artist KC Adams comes a mash-up of social action art and flash biography that compels readers to look, then look again.

The potential lasting impact of this collection can’t be underestimated; this is socially engaged art at its best.

—Kirkus Reviews

Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people in Winnipeg in the press and on social media, artist KC Adams created a photo series that presented another perspective. Named “Perception Photo Series,” it confronted common stereotypes of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people to illustrate a more contemporary, truthful story. First appearing on billboards, in storefronts, in bus shelters, and projected onto Winnipeg’s downtown buildings, Adams’s stunning photographs now appear in the book Perception: A Photo Series. Aiming to challenge the culture of apathy and wilful ignorance about Indigenous issues, Adams hopes to unite readers in the fight against prejudice of all kinds.Nominated for SOLS First Nations Communities READ, YA/Adult Category

Shortlisted for the Eileen Mctavish Sykes Award for First Book

Shortlisted for the McNally Robinson Book of the Year

Shortlisted for the Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award

Among USBBY’s Outstanding 2020 International Books list

Approved for Surrey School District #36

Find KC at: kcadams.net

TEACHER GUIDE FOR KC ADAMS’ PERCEPTION: A PHOTO SERIES by Reuben Boulette

As more and more school divisions in Canada adopt anti-racism policies, Adams’s book, and the story of how it came about, provides an entry point for a discussion about racism and other forms of prejudice in today’s world. The five lessons in this FREE guide, by educator Reuben Boulette, give teachers tools to help explore these realities with their students, with a final project that students can relate to their own experiences.ebook (pdf) ∙ 978-1-55379-791-3 ∙ no charge at highwaterpress.com

KC Adams’s Perception series challenges us to bridge thought and reality; emerging on the other side better having challenged ourselves to see Indigenous peoples for what they really are. We are grandparents, parents, children—and everything in between. As Adams shows through this incredible exhibition of faces and feelings, we are beautiful, whole, and complex peoples irreducible to stereotypes and slander.

—Romeo Saganash, MP for Quebec (2011–2019), lawyer

KC Adams’s Perception series absolutely captured the most devastating perceptions from the colonial mind, and the accompanying lack of knowledge about the truth of Canada’s historical relationship to Indigenous peoples. Succinctly and beautifully, KC transformed that narrative in this series. It…will always be a source of inspiration for truth and reconciliation. It is unforgettable. Kichi miigwetch, KC Adams!

—Tina Keeper, actor and producer

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Curriculum Connections — Social Studies | Discrimination & Race Relations | Indigenous Studies | Contemporary Issues

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INDIGENOUS WRITESA GUIDE TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS & INUIT ISSUES IN CANADAby Chelsea Vowelfor all teachersNon-fictionfrom The Debwe Series

Curriculum Connections — Social Studies | Indigenous Studies | Indigenous History | Law and Treaties

Delgamuukw. Sixties Scoop. Bill C-31. Blood quantum. Appropriation. Two-Spirit. Tsilhqot’in. Status. TRC. RCAP. FNPOA. Pass and permit. Numbered Treaties. Terra nullius. The Great Peace…

Are you familiar with the terms listed above? In Indigenous Writes, Chelsea Vowel, legal scholar, teacher, and intellectual, opens an important dialogue about these (and more) concepts and the wider social beliefs associated with the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. In 31 essays, Chelsea explores the Indigenous experience from the time of contact to the present, through five categories—Terminology of Relationships; Culture and Identity; Myth-Busting; State Violence; and Land, Learning, Law, and Treaties.

Find answers to common questions and tools to continue the conversation at home, in the classroom, and in the larger community.Winner of the Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Award, Design Category

Shortlisted for the Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-fiction

Shortlisted for the Concordia University First Book Prize

Approved for Manitoba classroomsApproved for Surrey School District #36

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Find Chelsea at: @apihtawikosisanChelsea Vowel punctures the bloated tropes that have frozen Indigenous peoples in time, often to the vanishing point. Reading Indigenous Writes, you feel that you are having a conversation over coffee with a super-smart friend, someone who refuses to simplify, who chooses to amplify, who is unafraid to kick against the darkness. What this book really is, is medicine.

—Shelagh Rogers, O.C., broadcast journalist, TRC Honorary Witness

Indigenous Writes is a timely book...and contains enough critical information to challenge harmful assumptions and facilitate understanding. This is a book for everyone.

—Montreal Review of Books

A convincing case for rejecting the prevailing policies of assimilation, control, intrusion and coercion….

—Kirkus Reviews

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Part 2Culture and Identity

Part 3Myth-Busting

Part 5Land, Learning, Law, and Treaties

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POWWOW COUNTING IN CREEby Penny M. Thomasillustrated by Melinda Josiefor grades K–3Lexile 370 Children’s Picture Book

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Powwow Counting in Cree

By Penny M. Thomas Illustrated by Melinda Josie

This one-of-a-kind counting book introduces Cree numbers, from one to ten. Featuring powwow imagery that reflects the rich culture and tradition of the Cree people, rhyme, rhythm, and glowing illustration combine to make language learning a joyful experience for young readers.*

Penny M. Thomas, of Cree-Ojibway background, believes in approaching healing from all directions, with storytelling key to this purpose. She is an advocate for First Nations people and works in the field of psychology and therapy. Originally from Fisher River Cree Nation, Penny lives in Peguis First Nation, Manitoba, with her husband and five children. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in family therapy.

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*Powwow: A gathering of certain North American First Nations people featuring dancing, music, and eating.

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NIMOSHOM AND HIS BUSby Penny M. Thomasillustrated by Karen Hibbardfor grades K–3Lexile 500 Children’s Picture Book

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THE SEVEN TEACHINGS STORIES SERIESby Katherena Vermetteillustrated by Irene Kuziwfor grades K–4 Children’s Picture Books

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WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR MOCCASINS?by Bernelda Wheelerillustrated by Herman Bekkeringfor grades K–3Children’s Picture Book

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I CAN’T HAVE BANNOCK BUT THE BEAVER HAS A DAMby Bernelda Wheelerillustrated by Herman Bekkeringfor grades K–3Children’s Picture Book

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Where Did You Get Your Moccasins?

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I Can’t Have Bannock but the Beaver Has a Dam

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A boy patiently listens to his mother’s reasons for not making bannock—all the result of a beaver’s need to make a dam. Includes a bannock recipe!

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THREE FEATHERSby Richard Van Campillustrated by K. Mateusfor grades 9–12Lexile 580 Graphic Novelfrom The Debwe Series

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Among First Nations Communities READ Honourable Mentions

Shortlisted for the 2019 CODE Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Metis Young Adult Literature, Indigenous Language Category

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Explore the power and grace of restorative justice in one Northern community and the cultural legacy that can empower future generations.

Three young men—Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert—have vandalized their community and are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But when they do return, will they be forgiven for what they’ve done?

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7 GENERATIONSA PLAINS CREE SAGAby David A. Robertsonillustrated by Scott B. Hendersonfor grades 9–12Lexile TKGraphic Novels

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BETTYTHE HELEN BETTY OSBORNE STORY by David A. Robertsonillustrated by Scott B. Hendersonfor grades 9–12Lexile 450Graphic Novel

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WILL I SEE?by David A. Robertson

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TALES FROM BIG SPIRIT SERIESby David A. Robertsonfor grades 4–6Graphic Novels

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THE BALLAD OF NANCY APRIL: SHAWNADITHITillustrated by Scott B. HendersonLexile 580

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TEACHER’S GUIDE FOR THE SERIES TALES FROM BIG SPIRITby Katya Adamov Ferguson

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FIRE STARTERSby Jen Stormillustrated by Scott B. Hendersoncolour by Donovan Yaciukfor grades 7–12Lexile 570 Graphic Novelfrom The Debwe Series

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A BLANKET OF BUTTERFLIESby Richard Van Campillustrated by Scott B. HendersonLexile 510Graphic Novelfrom The Debwe Series

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THE EVOLUTION OF ALICE REISSUED EDITIONby David A. Robertsonforeword by Shelagh Rogersfor ages 18+Lexile 860Short Story Collection

Peopled with unforgettable characters and told from multiple points of view, this is a story where spirits are alive, forgiveness is possible, and love is the only thing that matters.

Alice is a single mother raising her three young daughters on the rez where she grew up. Life has never been easy, but she’s managed to get by with the support of her best friend, Gideon, and her family. When an unthinkable loss occurs, Alice is forced to confront truths that will challenge her belief in herself and the world she thought she knew.

The Evolution of Alice is the kaleidoscopic story of one woman’s place within the web of community.

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THE GIFT IS IN THE MAKINGANISHINAABEG STORIESby Leanne Betasamosake Simpsonillustrated by Amanda Strong for ages 10–14Lexile 740Short Story Collectionfrom The Debwe Series

The Gift Is in the Making retells previously published Anishinaabeg stories, bringing to life Anishinaabeg values and teachings to a new generation. Readers are immersed in a world where all genders are respected, the tiniest being has influence in the world, and unconditional love binds families and communities to each other and to their homeland. Sprinkled with gentle humour and the Anishinaabe language, this collection speaks to children and adults alike, and reminds us of the timelessness of stories that touch the heart.

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MANITOWAPOWABORIGINAL WRITINGS FROM THE LAND OF WATERedited by Niigaanwewidam James

Sinclair and Warren Cariouforeword by Beatrice Mosionierfor grades 9 to adultAnthology from The Debwe Series

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THE STONE COLLECTIONby Kateri Akiwenzie-Dammfor grades 12 to adultShort Story Collectionfrom The Debwe Series

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IN SEARCH OF APRIL RAINTREE*25TH ANNIVERSARY ED. by Beatrice Mosionierfor grade 12 to adultNovel

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APRIL RAINTREE*A NEW EDITIONby Beatrice Mosionierforeword by Senator Murray

Sinclairfor grades 9–12Lexile TKNovel

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IN SEARCH OF APRIL RAINTREECRITICAL EDITIONby Beatrice Mosionierfor grade 12 to adultNovel

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SPIRIT OF THE WHITE BISON30TH ANNIVERSARY ED.by Beatrice Mosionierillustrated by Robert

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Beatrice Mosionier

Foreword by Senator Murray Sinclair

April Raintree is the story of two sisters, separated from their family and one another. Despite that, the bond between them grows, as they navigate a society that is, at times, indifferent, hostile, and violent. Through this work of fiction, author Beatrice Mosionier reflects the all-too-harsh reality facing Indigenous people today – as well as a message of hope, healing, and reclamation. Based on the adult novel In Search of April Raintree, April Raintree has been revised specifically for students in grades 9 through 12.

The first edition of April Raintree, published in 1984, has since touched many generations of readers, becoming a Canadian school classic.

The first time I ever saw a copy of April Raintree was on orientation day of my teacher education program in 1984. We were handed a copy of a book and were asked to read it and come prepared to discuss it with our peers. April Raintree opened my eyes and heart to issues such as Aboriginal children and families being separated from each other, culture and identity. The book has a rich story for students and educators and has a dynamic voice of hope and reconciliation.

Helen Robinson-Settee Director, Aboriginal Education Directorate Manitoba Education and Training

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