A scathing critique of many current forms of solidarity and allyship. The author describes an “ally industrial complex”, or the tendency by which activists or academics whose careers depend on the issues they work to address tend to lean on Indigenous issues for their own benefit. An important but difficult read, outlining several suggestions for meaningful, thoughtful solidarity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous activists.

Ten-year-old Agatha, an Inuit girl, is the reluctant heroine in this tapestry of Arctic tales set in the 1950s. Each tale has its origins in Kusugak’s own childhood experiences.

Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years.
But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Nation.

• ALA Best Book for Young Adults

The individuals profiled here are united by their work to protect the environment and to support Indigenous rights. Their stories take us from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to the Black Mesa in Arizona.

A new Zine from Ancestral Pride, a grassroots non-profit organisation based in Nuu-chah-nulth territory on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Ancestral Pride’s aim is to « ensure the continuity of the land, by educating ourselves, and others as much as we can about the need to connect with our home lands. » This zine deals with the topic of solidarity. Sometimes provokative, the text challenges readers to unpack their privilege and outlines several concrete ways of contributing to Indigenous-led efforts toward decolonization.

FNER is a collection of links to educational resources compiled by Angela Towedo, BA, BEd. Oji-Cree Teacher, whose goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous children across Canada by providing tools for Indigenous and non-indigenous educators

Honouring the Buffalo is the story of how the Buffalo gifted themselves so freely through the Creator to the Plains Cree people to help them survive. Discover how every part of the buffalo was used to provide shelter, food, clothing, tools, hunting, spiritual ceremonies and many other necessities. The legend is shared by Raymond Lavallee, Wisdom Keeper and Medicine Man of the Piapot First Nation. The narrative is written by Judith Silverthorne. Artwork is created by Mike Keepness. Link includes access to Educational Resources, including study guides and audio recordings. *2017 Silver Medal Winner, Independent Publisher Book awards – Best Regional Non-Fiction; 2017 Silver Medal Winner, Independent Publisher Book awards – Best Regional Non-Fiction; 2016 Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Children’s Picture Book (6 years and up); 2015 Winner, Silver Medal, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Environmental Issues; 2016 Shortlisted, High Plains Award for Children’s Literature (Oct); 2016 Shortlisted, High Plains Award for Art & Photography (Oct); 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Children’s Literature; 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Aboriginal Peoples’ Writing (storyteller, Ray Lavallee); 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Aboriginal Peoples’ Publishing (Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing); 2015/16, Our Choice List, Canadian Children’s Book Centre

As an accompanying guide for the book Honouring the Buffalo: A Plains Cree Legend, the lessons were developed within a context of cultural customs and events that impacted the buffalo. The scope and sequence of activities relate to the outcomes of the arts education, language arts and Social studies programs (Gr 1 – 8) in Saskatchewan. Each has a practical component making it accessible to a wide range of students whose needs may vary. Also, you will find a selection of projects and activities offered before, during, and after reading the legend: Honouring the Buffalo.

A list of interactive apps for Inuit learners aged 4+. Some are geared towards llearning Inukttit language skills, while others focus on music, mythology, history, writing, memory, and phonetics. The apps range from audio and video to interactive puzzles and games.