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Our store sits on land that is the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. We have so much to learn.
We are so grateful for the artists who create these beautiful books, share their art, and through them teach us about some of the rich history and traditions of the land we call home.
Indigenous Collection
A Day with Yahyah

A Day with Yahyah
$20.00
Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, in Canada's westernmost province, a Thompson River Salish 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 and teaches them the names of the plants in their nearly lost language, Nłeʔkepmx...

Colours in Cree - Black Bear Red Fox
$14.00
Winner of 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Award. Learn about animals in English and Cree with Julie Flett's second book with us. Each page features stunning illustrated animals alongside flower and colour words with a pronunciation guide in front. Soy based ink and water based protective coating. Made from paper sourced from sustainable...
Counting Wild Bears

Counting Wild Bears
$11.50
Go on a fun and educational journey with Haida artist Gryn White by counting a series of colourful bears! This book offers the opportunity to learn about traditional Haida culture alongside fun colours and rhymes. Features: Counting Wild Bears by Haida artist, Gryn White Soy based ink and water based protective coating Made from paper sourc...

Eco Cloths by Native Northwest
$5.75
A reusable, washable dishcloth that replaces 17 rolls of disposable paper towel! Made from cotton and plant-based cellulose fibres, this 100% compostable Eco Cloth is a green kitchen must have. It offers a sustainable alternative to sponges, dishcloths and paper towels that can be washed up to 200 times.- Made from 70% wood fibre from sustaina...
Go Show the World

Go Show the World
$24.00
Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington and Canadian NHL goalie Carey P...
Good Morning World

Good Morning World
$13.00
Say Good Morning! To the plants, trees and animals with this bestselling book featuring artwork by artist, Paul Windsor. From the artist: "The purpose of this book is to share the GOOD energy coming from all the experiences I've had in the past, present, and going into the future. There are days that are challenging, but it is important to ca...

Learn & Play with First Nations & Native Art
$12.00
Learn colours and words with indigenous artists from all over Turtle Island! This 18-page concept board book from Native Northwest publishers. This unique title offers young children an introduction to concepts such as opposites, shapes, counting, the alphabet, colours, and search and find using Northwest Coast art designs and Woodland art st...

Learn the Alphabet with Northwest Coast Native Art
$12.00
Learn the alphabet with the plants and animals of the Northwest Coast! This 23-page board book offers young children an introduction to the alphabet and artwork from the Northwest Coast. The letters include the upper and lower cases for each. Each letter is depicted with the letters and a drawing of a Northwest Coast animal, natural feature o...

Learning My Rights with Mousewoman - Native Northwest board book
$13.00
The tiny but mighty Mousewoman is a legendary figure in the oral and visual practices of Northwest Coast Indigenous cultures. She protects and guides young people by helping them avoid or escape bad situations, and is never afraid to stand up to bigger beings.This book brings to life the timeless lessons of Mousewoman—lessons that embody the p...

My Heart Fills With Happiness / sakaskinew niteh miyweyihtamowin ohci - bilingual edition (hardcover)
$20.00
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? This beautiful bilingual book (Cree/English), with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life th...
My Lala

My Lala
$25.00
A joyful picture book about confidence featuring a little girl making her mark on the world, from acclaimed author Thomas King. LaLa wakes up one morning and decides that she owns the world. Quick as a fox, she bounds to her box of treasures and finds her shiny red dots — to mark what is hers, because there's nothing that's not! ...

Native Northwest - Family Love - 1000 Piece Puzzle
$21.99
These 1000 piece puzzles are the perfect combination of challenging & fun for the entire family! Jigsaw puzzles help support a child's development as they play, building skills such as concentration and creativity, and are great fun for adults, providing a great experience whether you're puzzling by yourself or with a group. Measurements: Fi...

Native Northwest - Humpback Whale - 1000 Piece Puzzle
$21.99
These 1000 piece puzzles are the perfect combination of challenging & fun for the entire family! Jigsaw puzzles help support a child's development as they play, building skills such as concentration and creativity, and are great fun for adults, providing a great experience whether you're puzzling by yourself or with a group. Measurements: Fi...
On the Trapline

On the Trapline
$22.00
A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers.A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt...
Powwow Day

Powwow Day
$20.00
In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again? River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolat...
Stolen Words

Stolen Words
$20.00
Written by Melanie Florence and Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard A little girl helps her grandfather regain the language taken from him as a child. The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language – Cree – he admits that his language was st...

We are Grateful • Otsaliheliga
$22.00
The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in sum...

We are Grateful • Otsaliheliga - board book edition
$11.00
The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in sum...

We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
$23.00
Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here!Too often, Native American history is treated as a finished chapter instead of relevant and ongoing. This companion book to the award-winning We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga offer...

You Hold Me Up / ê-ohpiniyan - bilingual
$20.00
We hold each other up! Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in thei...