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Speaking our truth: a journey of reconciliation
Par Monique Gray Smith. 2017
Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack…
of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by Survivors and their families. Guided by Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action. For senior high readers. 2017.Mythes et légendes des Amérindiens
Par Jean-Claude Dupont. 2010
Mythes et légendes des Amérindiens propose des récits transmis par les Anciens des dix nations amérindiennes du Québec. Des mythes…
qui font la narration d'événements situés dans un temps hors d'atteinte; une science explicative des origines des êtres et des choses; des héros naturels ou surnaturels; des manitous bons ou mauvais; des animaux doués d'intelligence; des tricksters, ces joueurs de tours qui prennent une forme animale ou humaine. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2010.Looks like daylight: voices of indigenous kids
Par Deborah Ellis. 2013
For two years, the author travelled across North America interviewing Native children. Many of these children are living with the…
legacy of the residential schools; many have lived through the cycle of foster care. Many have found something in their roots that sustains them, others have found their niche in the arts, the sciences, and athletics. Like all kids, they want to find something that engages them; something they love. Their stories run the gamut - some heartbreaking, many others full of pride and hope. For junior high and older readers. 2013.Indigenous writes: a guide to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit issues in Canada
Par Chelsea Vowel. 2016
Vowel initiates myriad conversations about the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. An advocate for Indigenous worldviews, the author discusses…
the fundamental issues--the terminology of relationships; culture and identity; myth-busting; state violence; and land, learning, law and treaties--along with wider social beliefs about these issues. She answers the questions that many people have on these topics to spark further conversations at home, in the classroom, and in the larger community. Bestseller. 2016.Fort Chipewyan homecoming: a journey to native Canada (We are still here)
Par Morningstar Mercredi. 1997
Matthew, a young Native boy, spends a week with his mother in Fort Chipewyan, the northern Alberta town she came…
from. Together they meet old friends and he learns about traditional Native life. Grades 5-8. 1997.Turtle Island: the story of North America's first people
Par Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger. 2017
Based on archeological finds and scientific research, we now have a clearer picture of how the Indigenous people lived. Using…
that knowledge, the authors take the reader back as far as 14,000 years ago to imagine moments in time. A wide variety of topics are featured, from the animals that came and disappeared over time, to what people ate, how they expressed themselves through art, and how they adapted to their surroundings. The importance of story-telling among the Native peoples is always present to shed light on how they explained their world. The end of the book takes us to modern times when the story of the Native peoples is both tragic and hopeful. Grades 5-8. 2017.Your rights (H wise guides)
Par Anita Naik. 1999
This guide tells children what rights they do and don't have in common situations. It covers laws relating to health,…
education, family, sex, work, the police and leisure. It also contains detailed contact addresses for getting further information and help in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For junior high readers.Turtle Island: the story of North America's first people
Par Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger. 2017
Discover the amazing story of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas from the end of the Ice Age to the…
arrival of the Europeans. You'll learn what people ate, how they expressed themselves through art, and how they adapted to the land. Archaeologists have been able to piece together what life may have been like pre-contact-- and how life changed with the arrival of the Europeans. Grades 5-8. 2017.The smart girl's guide to privacy: practical tips for staying safe online
Par Violet Blue. 2015
Investigative journalist discusses the hidden dangers in social media, dating websites, and apps that predators use to target women. Demonstrates…
how to protect yourself from identity theft and online stalkers, how to create safe profiles and block trackers, and more. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2015America's unwritten constitution: the precedents and principles we live by
Par Akhil Reed Amar. 2012
Yale Law School professor and author of America's Constitution (DB 62200) discusses the supporting work used in deciding what is…
considered constitutional, including values, precedents, and practice. Details the history of interpretation of the Constitution and speculates on what the future holds for the document. 2012State out of the union: Arizona and the final showdown over the American dream
Par Jeff Biggers. 2012
Journalist supports the mobilization of Latino activists and others to fight anti-immigrant legislation, including the recall of SB 1070 proponent…
Russell Pearce, and student protests against the closing of the Mexican American Studies program in Tucson schoolsNo choirboy: murder, violence, and teenagers on death row
Par Susan Kuklin. 2008
Insight into capital punishment for teenage offenders in American prisons. Through interviews, chronicles the lives and self-reflections of inmates convicted…
of violent crimes and sentenced to die. Includes observations of social and racial inequalities and flaws in the justice system. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2008Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (American worker)
Par Donna Getzinger. 2009
Examines the 1911 fire that raced through a ten-story New York City building and killed 146 people. Describes the plight…
of immigrant women working on the premises, the lack of safety precautions, and heroic efforts to save lives. Discusses the tragedy in economic and political contexts. For grades 6-9. 2008Powwow: A Celebration through Song and Dance (Orca Origins #7)
Par Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane. 2020
? “Clearly organized and educational—an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred review Powwow…
is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food you can find at powwows from coast to coast, as well as the important role they play in Indigenous culture and reconciliation.Kids are Americans, too
Par Bill O'Reilly, Charles Flowers. 2007
Explores timely questions being debated in and out of courts today, including: Can a kid wear an anti-gay T-shirt on…
campus? Does a school newspaper have the right to bad-mouth a principal? Does a mother have the right to eavesdrop on her daughter's telephone conversations? Some of the answers will surprise you. Some will empower you. All will make you think. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2007.Coroner's journal: stalking death in Louisiana
Par Louis Cataldie. 2006
Louisiana state medical examiner shares his experiences working as a coroner beginning in 1993. Recounts memorable cases in which he…
surveyed crime scenes, collected forensic evidence, performed autopsies, and helped solve murders. Also describes tending the sick, injured, and dead following Hurricane Katrina. Violence and some strong language. 2006Civil liberties and war (Issues on Trial Ser.)
Par Jamuna Carroll. 2006
Traces the American history of restricting rights during wartime. Discusses Supreme Court cases involving suppressing speech during World War I,…
World War II evacuation of Japanese Americans, the New York Times 1971 Pentagon Papers publication, and the 2004 due-process issue for enemy combatants. For senior high and older readers. 2006Solving crimes with physics (Forensics, the science of crime-solving)
Par William Hunter. 2006
Discusses procedures used to examine crime-scene evidence and investigate ways to connect an individual to a crime. Explains the technological…
advances that enable scientists to use physical evidence and the principles of gravity, motion, and energy to analyze a violent incident. For junior and senior high readers. 2006Objection!: how high-priced defense attorneys, celebrity defendants, and a 24/7 media have hijacked our criminal justice system
Par Nancy Grace, Diane Clehane. 2005
Legal commentator on Court TV, a former prosecutor, criticizes the criminal justice system including defense attorneys, judges, and juries. Comments…
on controversial cases involving Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant, and Scott Peterson and suggests ways to reform the legal process to help victims of crime rather than criminals. Bestseller. 2005Discusses the 1970s case brought by a white male student challenging the affirmative action policy used in admitting students to…
the University of California medical school. Reviews the divided Supreme Court ruling in 1978 for Bakke, the continuing debate over preferential admission standards, and remaining unanswered questions. For junior and senior high readers. 1998