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"The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us. Settlers dominated and divided, but Indigenous peoples won't just send them all 'home.' Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance, Krawec helps readers see settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer. Settler...
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Scott Sutton's latest craft book expands on the knowledge and skills presented in his first book, Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americans . This volume presents eight new beadwork projects in which Scott includes personal,little-known tips that he has developed from his extensive experience. Each item has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by full-color photographs and detailed illustrations. Projects include medallions,...
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2023.
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English
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With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance.
"Perry Firekeeper-Birch was ready for her Summer of Slack but instead, after a fender bender that was entirely not her fault, she's stuck working to pay back her Auntie Daunis for repairs to the...
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2015.
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English
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This exciting and compelling one hour documentary invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the U.S. Midwest. It dispels the myth that American Indians have disappeared from the American horizon, and reveals how they continue to persist, heal from the past, confront the challenges of today, keep their culture alive, and make great contributions to society. Their experiences will deeply touch both Natives...
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2022.
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"Through poems that capture the essence of each person's life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist."--
10) Hallowed ground
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2006
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English
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Grisly murders are rocking the small county of Bear Butte where Julie Collins has spent the last few months learning the PI biz without the guidance of her best friend and business partner, Kevin Wills. Tony Martinez convinces Julie to take the case of a missing five-year-old Native American girl, although skeptical about Martinez's motives, Julie sees the opportunity to hone her investigative skills outside the office.
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[2015]
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Provides student and general readers concise and engaging coverage of contemporary history of American Indians contributed by top scholars and instructors in the field. Represents an ideal supplement to any U.S. or Native American survey text. Includes a completely up-to-date synthesis of the most current literature in the field. Features a comprehensive Bibliographical Essay that serves to aid student research and writing. Covers American Indian...
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[2021]
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English
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Despite [the] rich and important history of political and material struggle, little has been written about bordertowns. Red Nation Rising marks the first effort to tell these entangled histories and inspire a new generation of Native freedom fighters to return to bordertowns as key front lines in the long struggle for Native liberation from US colonial control. This book is a manual for navigating the extreme violence that Native people experience...
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[2023]
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English
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"In the blistering cold that touches the northern forests of the United States and Canada, a legendary evil spirit with endless hunger takes shape. Readers will learn about how this creature became feared through the oral traditions of First Nation members. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning"--
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Eagle book volume 3
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Rain that Dances and his friends go to visit Mr. Eagle to find out ways to stay healthy and strong. Miss Rabbit is there and tells them how eating many different kinds and colors of vegetables will help them stay well.
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2014.
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English
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Tales of wonder I and II showcases Native American stories for children, as told in the Native American tradition by acclaimed storyteller and linguist Gregg Howard. Tales of wonder has been used in a curriculum unit developed by the Stanford University Program on International and Cross-cultural Education.
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2023.
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"Corn. Cholage. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Recorded history and folklore. Lifesaving disinfectant. Forest-fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these and countless other scientifc discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. From transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies to astronomy, and architecture to agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is an unforgettable introduction to STEM...
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