Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco
Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco

Author: Charlene Bearhead

Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1553798473

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We can learn many things from the stars, the plants, the animals, and Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) herself. But how do we show gratitude for the gifts we receive? Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—knows that whether we are taking berries or plants from the earth or knowledge from a learned person it is so important to offer a gift back to show honour and appreciation. Join Paul and his teacher Mrs. Baxter to find out what they discover about the protocol of offering the tobacco plant. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine
Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine

Author: Charlene Bearhead

Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1553798422

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Antibiotics, bandages, cough syrup, ointment, pills…modern medicine has so much to offer when we become ill. But is it actually modern? When Siha Tooskin—Paul Wahasaypa—finds himself not feeling at all well he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Pay a hospital visit to Paul as he learns more about where “modern medicine” really comes from and how we can all benefit from Indigenous and Western healers as Paul seeks the best medicine for his own wellness. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair
Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair

Author: Charlene Bearhead

Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1553798384

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Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean? Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard, especially when the kids there have never experienced the values and culture of the Nakota people. Join Paul as Mitoshin (his grandfather) helps remind him how strength of character can be found in the strength of his hair. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life
Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life

Author: Charlene Bearhead

Publisher: HighWater Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781553798439

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"Paul (Siha Tooskin) spends some time with his mother and they discuss the nature of life with respect to animals, the environment, and the Creator in the Nakota Indigenous tradition. There are also themes of endurance and resilience when faced with difficult times."--

Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People
Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People

Author: Charlene Bearhead

Publisher: HighWater Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781553798347

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"Siha Tooskin (Paul) has a school assignment to talk about healthy foods from his (Nakota) culture. His father teaches him about the Indigenous origins of many foods that we enjoy today."--

Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather
Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather

Author: Charlene Bearhead

Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1553798503

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For as long as Paul could remember there were eagle feathers around him…but how had they come to be in all of those places in his life? Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—can find these feathers in Ade’s truck, on the dream catcher above his bed, on his Uncle Lenard’s bustle, and in with the smudge bowls in all of his relatives’ homes. Paul already knows that the eagle is important because of the way that his family respects and cares for eagle feathers. Now he’s old enough for the teachings of where the feathers come from and why they are so sacred. Walk with Paul and Mitoshin (his grandfather) so you too will understand the teaching of the sacred eagle feather. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Catcher of Dreams
Siha Tooskin Knows the Catcher of Dreams

Author: Charlene Bearhead

Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1553798333

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A new baby due any day AND a visit from his grandparents! Siha Tooskin (Paul) takes his expert bike riding to a whole new level to make sure he doesn't miss a thing. At home, Mugoshin (Grandmother) is creating a very special gift to protect the precious little one. Join Paul as he enjoys delicious bannock, imagines the future of a new baby sister, and listens to Mugoshin’s teachings about the catcher of dreams. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Rethinking Letter Grades
Rethinking Letter Grades

Author: Caren Cameron

Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Published: 2014-10-21

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1553795385

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Authors, Caren Cameron and Kathleen Gregory, offer a practical five-step process for arriving at letter grades that moves away from collecting a string of marks and calculating a grade. They offer an alternative assessment method by examining a wide variety of assessment tools (rating scales, scoring keys, rubrics, test scores, observation records, discussion notes, symbols, portfolio collections, and more) and match the student evidence with a description of achievement.

Sorry For Your Loss
Sorry For Your Loss

Author: Joanne Levy

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1459827090

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Key Selling Points A young girl befriends a boy who hasn’t spoken since his parents were killed in a car accident. Sorry For Your Loss examines themes of grieving, friendship and the nature of family. This book shows a behind-the-scenes view of what happens after someone dies. The author's father runs a Jewish funeral home, which served as inspiration for the setting of the novel. The author has written several other middle-grade novels and has been nominated for the Red Maple Award and the Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards. This book has all the elements of an excellent middle-grade story: an unusual setting; diverse, relatable characters; and the perfect blend of humor and pathos. Free Discussion Guide available for download at orcabook.com.

Amo's Sapotawan
Amo's Sapotawan

Author: William Dumas

Publisher: Portage & Main Press

Published: 2022-11-21

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 1774920395

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Rocky Cree people understand that all children are born with four gifts or talents. When a child is old enough, they decide which gift, or mīthikowisiwin, they will seek to master. With her sapotawan ceremony fast approaching, Amō must choose her mīthikowisiwin. Her sister, Pīsim, became a midwife; others gather medicines or harvest fish. But none of those feel quite right. Amō has always loved making things. Her uncle can show her how to make nipisiwata, willow baskets. Her grandmother can teach her how to make kwakwāywata, birchbark containers and plates. Her auntie has offered to begin Amō’s apprenticeship in making askihkwak, pottery. What will Amō’s mīthikowisiwin be? Which skill should she choose? And how will she know what is right for her?