Ispík kákí péyakoyak/When We Were Alone (Hardcover)

from lydia1879

Adored this, adored Robertson's writing and Julie Flett's artwork. So delicate, so compassionate and such a lovely work. I'll include this in a video on my YouTube channel very soon.

from Carlathelibrarian

The residential schools were a terrible part of Canadian history, and it is important for children, and adults, to learn about this time, what it did to a proud people and what the fallout is still today.This picture book tells about the experience of one person during the residential school time...

from StephLamb

It is essential that our children learn about the problems with the residential school system that subjected generations of First Nations peoples to the awfulness of losing their language, family, and identity. The best way to teach is through some of the many brilliant books that are available o...

from jwyss

A powerful yet child friendly book that explains the devastating realities of the Canadian residential school system on indigenous/First Nations peoples. The granddaughter asks simple questions that reveal the harshness of her granny's childhood. However, the reader learns how this surviver has f...

from StephLamb

It is essential that our children learn about the problems with the residential school system that subjected generations of First Nations peoples to the awfulness of losing their language, family, and identity. The best way to teach is through some of the many brilliant books that are available o...