Books and products created by Indigenous authors and artists.
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Haywaas’ Question: What is Reconciliation?
$16.95After Haywaas sees his parents get frustrated while watching the news, this precocious 12-year-old begins a months-long journey navigating many different answers to what he thought was a simple question.
Ages 9-16
Expertly crafted by a teacher-parent-author duo, Haywaas’ Question is relatable, understandable, and aptly builds up to an answer we’re all a part of.
By authors of I Wish You Were Here (2022, Strong Nations Publishing, Inc.)
In Our Traditional Territory
$16.95On the river, beaver smacks his tail, the salmon swim, and a family pull in the catch. As a member of her community, six-year-old Monica participates in the traditional salmon harvest among the picturesque scenery, cold mornings, warm fires, and extended family.
Ages 3-8.
Created to honour memories, In Our Traditional Territory can also be the seed to questions such as “where is our Territory?” and “what is a Traditional Territory?”
Written by Monica Weaver, illustrated by Maedeh Mosaverzadeh, and edited by Tara Solomon.
Medicine Wheel Matching Card Game
$14.95Seek and find all 9 pairs or try one of the other games listed in the “More Ways to Play” booklet.
With new art from Migwan, this colourful deck of 18 cards provides hours of fun to early learners as well as families.
Indigenous Art Colouring & Activity Book
$10.95Colour, trace, circle, seek, and search!
Presenting a brand new collection of Indigenous art and activities for 2022. This 20 page book, featuring artwork by Migwan, will provide hours of creative fun for people aged 6-12. See inside front cover for further copying permissions extended to educators.
About the Artist
Migwan is Don Bonner, son of Douglas and Carol Bonner. He is a member of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, part of the Bear Clan of the Algonquin Nation. He uses multiple methods of creating contemporary art that draws inspiration from traditional styles.
Don is grateful to the People of Snuneymuxw, on whose traditional lands he currently lives. He is grateful for the honour of working with local Elders and Knowledge Keepers in the pursuit of developing his art. Don finds inspiration from his mentors, and the natural surroundings of the west coast. His art is especially inspired from participating in Tribal Journeys since 2017.
Love Your Creator: The Story of a Prayer Song
$20.95Discover the story and learn the strength of a song. This is the true story behind a song that was once a hymn remembered from residential school. With the help of his family and community, especially the determination of his son, and encouraging words of his Grandmother, Knowledge Keeper Quuia Charleson, (Nuu-Chah-Nulth) has reclaimed Love Your Creator and continues to share both the song and its story through oral tradition at events and on travels. Engaging illustrations by Stefan Brunette passionately portray the people and events in this exciting picture book for all ages.
Visit the books’s webpage for info, including free printable sheet music.
A Dance Through the Seasons
$12.95 – $24.95It all started with a dream . . .
The inspiring A Dance Through the Seasons is told through story and cultural teachings by award-winning Dakelh educator Leona Prince, with dream-like illustrations from acclaimed Cree and Métis artist Carla Joseph and is now available to purchase.
Readers of all ages will admire Young Woman as she endures and learns from each of the four seasons using many traditional means. Like Young Woman, we all have something to learn – from nature, the seasons, and our Elders, when we recognize and trust in our guides.
Synopsis:
While the adults struggle with an important decision about the future of their community, Young Woman is gifted the solution in a dream. However, the adults don’t recognise the wisdom in Young Woman. Discouraged, she begins a year-long journey towards self-discovery and resilience. With Turtle as her guide, they move through the seasons using traditional practices of the Dakelh (Carrier) people. A year later, Young Woman returns with more knowledge than ever, but will the adults allow her to determine their future?
- Format: Softcover, EPUB and Large Print Format
- Size 8.5 x 11
- Pages: 56
- Grade Level: 3-7
Be a Good Ancestor
$21.95Why it’s making waves:
Be a Good Ancestor forms great, big ideas out of small, understandable concepts in such a way that every page is an epiphany.
Synopsis:
Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors.
Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future generations. Every decision we make ripples out, and we can affect the world around us by thinking deeply about those decisions.
About the Authors and Illustrator:
Leona Prince is from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak’azdli Whu’ten and belongs to the Likh Tsa Mis Yu (Beaver) Clan. She is a descendant of Chief Kwah and Stiche. Leona is an award-winning educator and is currently the District Principal of Aboriginal Education for School District 91 (Nechako Lakes). She is the author of A Dance Through the Seasons, published by WaveMaker Press. Leona lives in Burns Lake, British Columbia.
Gabrielle Prince is from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak’azdli Whu’ten and belongs to the Likh Tsa Mis Yu (Beaver) Clan. Gabrielle is presently a full-time student at the University of Northern British Columbia, where she is pursuing a bachelor of science degree, majoring in psychology. She is the co-owner of Fireweed Canada Education Inc.
Carla Joseph is a Cree artist originally from Prince George, British Columbia. In 2016 Carla was the Artist in Residence for the Prince George Community Arts Council, and she has done design work for several organizations, including the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia, Northern Health, and the First Nations Health Authority. Carla loves the way she makes people feel with her art. It inspires her to continue with her gift, and she loves to challenge herself by taking on many diverse types of projects, many of which can be seen around her community. Carla lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Migwan Rattle (Pine)
$15.95🎼 Move your body, make that music!
Migwan Rattles are hand-made from natural, uncoated pine wood. They can be personalized with paint, if desired.
Click here to watch the Migwan Rattle Music Video
For a one-time set up fee, Migwan Rattles can be customized with your art or organizations’ logo. Bulk order and wholesale discounts are offered on customized rattles, too, but are non-returnable. Since they are hand-made, please allow significant time between your request and need-by date.
Indigenous art stickers: Avec des mots d’appréciation (Français)
$13.95Autocollants d’art Indigène brillamment conçus : Mots d’appréciation comprend 150 autocollants permanents dans 8 motifs. Comprend 5 feuilles 8.5″ X 11″.
20 soleil – formidable
20 colibri – très bien
20 lune – genial!!
20 plume – bon travail
20 flocon de neige – fantastique
20 saumon – fantastique
15 corbeau – bravo !!
15 loup et lune – super
Les enseignants, les éducateurs et les parents peuvent les utiliser pour féliciter et apprécier le travail des enfants. Imprimé au Canada sur du papier 100 % recyclé post-consommation.
Salmon Barrette
$24.95Migwan Barrettes are built strong to last generations. They are made from leather and wood, and so can eventually return to the Earth. Consider these barrettes for quick and stylish up-do’s any day, whether you’re headed outdoors or the office. They accent a braid well, and make an attractive, yet functional, eco-friendly gift.
Raven Barrette
$24.95Migwan Barrettes are built strong to last generations. They are made from leather and wood, and so can eventually return to the Earth. Consider these barrettes for quick and stylish up-do’s any day, whether you’re headed outdoors or the office. They accent a braid well, and make an attractive, yet functional, eco-friendly gift.
Feathers Barrette
$24.95Migwan Barrettes are built strong to last generations. They are made from leather and wood, and so can eventually return to the Earth. Consider these barrettes for quick and stylish up-do’s any day, whether you’re headed outdoors or the office. They accent a braid well, and make an attractive, yet functional, eco-friendly gift.
Indigenous Art Stickers: Words of Appreciation (English)
$13.95Brightly designed Indigenous Art Stickers include 150 permanent stickers in 8 designs. Includes 5 8.5″ X 11″ sheets of stickers
- 20 Sun – Brilliant!!!
- 20 Hummingbird – You Did It!!!
- 20 Moon – Super!!!
- 20 Feather – Great Work!!
- 20 Snowflake – Good Job!!!
- 20 Salmon – Well Done!!!
- 15 Raven – Wonderful !!
- 15 Wolf & Moon – Way to Go!
Teachers, Child Care Workers and Parents can use these to congratulate and appreciate childrens’ work.
Printed in Canada on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Daniel Puglas Colouring Cards
$12.95Personalize a gift or mail a meaningful message with Daniel Puglas Colouring Cards. These make a great art activity for the family, community group, or educational setting.
Artist biography is printed on the reverse of every card.
Daniel Puglas Gwe Ek Kalis descends from the Gwawaenuk Tribe on his mother’s (Sally Williams) side and Mamalilikulla First Nation on his father’s (Daniel Puglas Sr.) side. Daniel was taught by his late grandparents, Hereditary Chief Fred Williams and matriarch Elsie Williams (Wamiss), who were well-known for wooden carvings and designing traditional wardrobes.
In addition to wooden carvings, Danny also creates bentwood boxes, plaques, masks, drawings & paintings. His art is well-known both locally & across North America.
Danny lives in Nanaimo BC, with his wife Tami and their two sons Daniel Puglas Jr. and Samuel Puglas.
Indigenous Art Stickers
$13.95Brightly designed Indigenous Art Stickers include 150 permanent stickers in 8 designs. Includes 5 8.5″ X 11″ sheets of stickers
- 20 Sun
- 20 Hummingbird
- 20 Moon
- 20 Feather
- 20 Snowflake
- 20 Salmon
- 15 Raven
- 15 Wolf & Moon
Printed in Canada on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Wing Earrings
$15.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing design.
Additional Information
- 2.5″ long
- 2.5″ drop length
- 1″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Feather Earrings
$15.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a feather design.
Additional Information
- 2.5″ long.
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Wing-Tip Earrings
$15.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing-Tip design.
Additional Information
- 3.25″ long
- 3.25″ drop length
- 0.75″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Sitka Trees Ornaments
$30.00Set of 3 ornaments using Sitka tree silhouettes in a wood box. Each of the 3 ornaments have a varied design, featuring one, two, and three trees. Each ornament is in red cedar and laser cut with design on both sides.
You can also get custom designs on the lid such as Company logos. Please contact us for details and pricing.
Additional Information
- Each box is 8 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm (3.25 inches square) and contains 3 ornaments.
- Ornaments are 2.75 inches round, made of red cedar, laser cut with design on both sides.
- This product is 100% compostable. Please return it to the earth if you no longer need it.
Salmon, Sun, Feather and Moon Ornaments
$30.00Set of 4 ornaments using Indigenous West Coast designs in a wood box. Designs include Sun, Moon, Salmon, and Feather ornaments. Each ornament is in red cedar and laser cut with design on both sides.
Contact us for custom boxes. We can put your company logo on the top of the box. Wholesale prices are available.
Additional Information
- Each box is 8 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm (3.25 inches square) and contains 4 ornaments.
- Box contains Migwan logo.
- Ornaments are 2.75 inches round, made of red cedar laser cut with design on both sides.
- This product is 100% compostable. Please return it to the earth when you no longer need it.
Activist & Identity Stickers
$13.95Brightly designed Activist & Identity Stickers include 126 permanent stickers in 5 designs:
- 30 First Nations, featuring the colours of the Medicine Wheel and Eagle Feather design
- 24 Métis, from the Métis Flag
- 24 Inuit, showing a stone Inunguaq (“imitation of a person”) set in a Northern landscape
- 24 LBGTQI2+, symbolized by the Pride flag
- 24 Feminist decals in a bold, dark fuchsia
You can use these stickers as spine labels to identify book themes, to decorate personal items, or to add to stationery.
Daniel Puglas Art Cards
$12.95Punctuate a gift or mail a meaningful message with Daniel Puglas Art Cards. Interiors are blank to write your own greeting for any occasion.
Artist biography is on the reverse of every card.
Daniel Puglas Gwe Ek Kalis descends from the Gwawaenuk Tribe on his mother’s (Sally Williams) side and Mamalilikulla First Nation on his father’s (Daniel Puglas Sr.) side. Daniel was taught by his late grandparents, Hereditary Chief Fred Williams and matriarch Elsie Williams (Wamiss), who were well-known for wooden carvings and designing traditional wardrobes.
In addition to wooden carvings, Danny also creates bentwood boxes, plaques, masks, drawings & paintings. His art is well-known both locally & across North America.
Danny lives in Nanaimo BC, with his wife Tami and their two sons Daniel Puglas Jr. and Samuel Puglas.
