National Indigenous Peoples Day

​June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples day which is one small day throughout our year that is meant to recognize the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis Indigenous peoples of Canada. 
In the act of reconciliation, many events these days offer a land acknowledgement. This is widely stated in schools on an ongoing basis in our school district and our learning and unlearning is meant to be weaved into as many areas of our curriculum as possible. However, because these acknowledgements become just second nature to your school aged children, it doesn’t mean it is second nature for you - nor does it mean they are actively participating in acknowledgement. So what’s one way you can support yourself and your little babe to better understand the histories of folx who cultivated and lived on this land long before any of us? BOOKS!

• When we are kind by Monique Gray Smith 
  
• Go Show the World by Wab Kinew 
  
• We Are Water Protectors by 
  
• Birdsong by Julie Flett
  
• Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk
  
• What’s my superpower by Aviaq Johnston
  
• Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie 
  
• When We Were Alone by David Robertson 
  
• Sometimes I feel like a fox by Danielle Daniel 
  
• My Heart fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith 
  
• We All Count by Julie Flett
  

We love the mix of stories in our list. From Non-fiction anthologies of change makers to stories mixed with origin languages, there are so many ways to learn and unlearn alongside your little babes. The best part, is picture books make learning accessible to a variety of ages. From day one introducing texts outside of "the traditional" picture books opens up your little babes world.