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A day with Yayah

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125247
Campbell, I. Nicole, Flett, Julie (ill.). Vancouver, BC: Tradewind Books , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, an Indigenous family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. A grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life and the natural world to her young grandchildren.
Author
Campbell, I. Nicole
Flett, Julie (ill.)
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Tradewind Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Hardcover; 2017
Subject
Family
Food
Mindfulness
Indigenous Health
Abstract
Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, an Indigenous family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. A grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life and the natural world to her young grandchildren.
ISBN
9781926890098
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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It's time for bed

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125274
Mearns, Ceporah, Debicki, Jeremy, Mack, Tim (ill.). Iqaluit, NU: Inhabit Media Inc. , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
It's time for Siasi to go to bed, but she doesn't want to brush her teeth or put away her toys. It's so much more fun to play with all the animals of the Arctic! Wouldn't everyone rather dance with polar bear, howl with the wolves, and swim with the fish instead of get ready for bed?; In this charm…
Author
Mearns, Ceporah
Debicki, Jeremy
Mack, Tim (ill.)
Place of Publication
Iqaluit, NU
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Hardcover; 36 pages
Subject
Sleep/Sleep Disorders
Indigenous Health
Abstract
It's time for Siasi to go to bed, but she doesn't want to brush her teeth or put away her toys. It's so much more fun to play with all the animals of the Arctic! Wouldn't everyone rather dance with polar bear, howl with the wolves, and swim with the fish instead of get ready for bed?
In this charming bedtime story, readers follow Siasi on a nighttime adventure as she comes up with excuse after excuse for why she's not quite ready to go to bed.
ISBN
9781772272277
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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My heart fills with happiness

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125276
Gray Smith, Monique, Flett, Julie (ill.), Cardinal Collins, Mary (translator). Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? A reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.
Author
Gray Smith, Monique
Flett, Julie (ill.)
Cardinal Collins, Mary (translator)
Place of Publication
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Hardcover; 24 pages
Subject
Happiness
Indigenous Health
Emotional Health
Abstract
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? A reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.
ISBN
9781459831872
Language
English and Plains Cree
Material Type
Book

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Our traditional medicines

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125255
Williams, Sally. Nanaimo, BC: Strong Nations Publishing Inc. , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Kwakwaka'wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) people believe that our human spirit must be taken care of. We have medicines for taking care of our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. What do you do to take care of yourself?
Author
Williams, Sally
Editor
Mack, Terri
Place of Publication
Nanaimo, BC
Publisher
Strong Nations Publishing Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
softcover; 16 pages
Subject
Herbology/Medical Plants
Indigenous Health
Abstract
Kwakwaka'wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) people believe that our human spirit must be taken care of. We have medicines for taking care of our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. What do you do to take care of yourself?
ISBN
9781771743099
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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Truth and reconciliation commission of Canada: Calls to action

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124171
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Winnipeg, MB: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada , 2015.
URL
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Material Type
Report
Online
This document lists out the calls to action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.; Recommendations 18-24 address health and health-care.
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URL
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Corporate Author
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Indigenous
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
This document lists out the calls to action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.
Recommendations 18-24 address health and health-care.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
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Welcome song for baby: A lullaby for newborns

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125279
Van Camp, Richard, Cardinal Collins, Mary (translator). Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For someone so small, you are about to change our lives. A lullaby for newborns complemented with stunning photographs.
Author
Van Camp, Richard
Cardinal Collins, Mary (translator)
Place of Publication
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 24 pages
Subject
Parenting
Infants
Indigenous Health
Abstract
For someone so small, you are about to change our lives. A lullaby for newborns complemented with stunning photographs.
ISBN
978145982010U
Language
English and Plains Cree
Material Type
Book

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We sang you home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125277
Van Camp, Richard, Flett, Julie (ill.). Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this sweet and lyrical picture book, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world.
Author
Van Camp, Richard
Flett, Julie (ill.)
Place of Publication
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Softcover; 24 pages
Subject
Family
Parenting
Indigenous Health
Abstract
In this sweet and lyrical picture book, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world.
ISBN
9781459820142
Language
English and Plains Cree
Material Type
Book

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What's my superpower?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125273
Johnston, Aviaq, Mack, Tim (ill.). Iqaluit, NU: Inhabit Media Inc. , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better than her at a million other things. Nalvana thinks she must be…
Author
Johnston, Aviaq
Mack, Tim (ill.)
Place of Publication
Iqaluit, NU
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Hardcover; 36 pages
Subject
Self Concept (includes self esteem)
Indigenous Health
Friendship
Abstract
Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better than her at a million other things. Nalvana thinks she must be the only kid in town without a superpower. But then her mom shows Nalvana that she is unique and special, and that her superpower was right in front of her all along.
ISBN
9781772271409
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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