The 3 Sisters
Written by Michelle Corneau
A long time ago, the land was very dry and no plants could grow. The people had become very hungry. The Creator heard the people and made three plants - Corn, Beans, and Squash. This Kanyen'kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about how the Three Sisters saved the people then, and are still feeding people today!
About the Author: Michelle Corneau is Mohawk, Turtle Clan, as her mother was from Tyendinaga reserve in Ontario. Michelle is an educator who views writing as a gift and believes that when children see themselves selected in literature, it can inspire them to becomes life-long readers.
How The Moon Came To Be
Written and Illustrated by Leah Marie Dorion
A beautiful traditional Métis story about the creation of the moon. How did Mother Earth and Grandmother Moon come to be named as they are? Do you know why you have the name you were given?
About the Author: Leah Marie Dorion is a Métis person from Northern Saskatchewan and the rest of Canada. The Dorion family has roots in the oldest Métis site Saskatchewan-Cumberland house-built in 1774.
Creation Story - Sky Woman
Written by Michelle Corneau and Illustrated by Monica Wysotski
A long time ago, the world that we know was just water and there was no land! Then, a curious woman fell from the sky world above and with the help of the birds and animals created a place to live. This Kanyen'kehà:ka (Gah-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about the origin of the land where we live today. This Kanyen'kehà:ka is one of the six nations that together are the Haundenosaunee.
About the Author: Michelle Corneau is Mohawk, Turtle Clan, as her mother was from Tyendinaga reserve in Ontario. Michelle is an educator who views writing as a gift and believes that when children see themselves selected in literature, it can inspire them to becomes life-long readers.
Kanyen'kehà:ka Clans
Written by Michelle Corneau
The Kanyen'kehà:ka people each belong to a clan. A clan is like a large family. There are nine clans,. each one named after an animal or bird. This Kanyen'kehà:ka story is about connecting and belonging to your family and the world around us. The Kanyen'kehà:ka is one of the Six Nations that together are the Haundenosaunee.
About the Author: Michelle Corneau is Mohawk, Turtle Clan, as her mother was from Tyendinaga reserve in Ontario. Michelle is an educator who views writing as a gift and believes that when children see themselves selected in literature, it can inspire them to becomes life-long readers.
Big Bear
Written by Michelle Corneau
Through the seasons, the stars move across the night sky. One set of stars tells the story of seven hunters chasing a big bear. Follow the stars through each season to discover the story. This Kanyen'kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about not giving up on your goals.
About the Author: Michelle Corneau is Mohawk, Turtle Clan, as her mother was from Tyendinaga reserve in Ontario. Michelle is an educator who views writing as a gift and believes that when children see themselves selected in literature, it can inspire them to becomes life-long readers.
Dimensions:
Width: 15 cm
Height: 22.7 cm
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