Celebrate Indigenous languages! National Indigenous Languages Day, March 31, raises awareness of the need for language preservation and the continuing role Indigenous languages play in sustaining and revitalizing communities.
Mnoomin maan'gowing/The Gift of Mnoomin by Brittany Luby
In this bilingual book, an Anishinaabe child explores the story of a precious mnoomin seed, and the circle of life mnoomin sustains. Written in Anishinaabemowin and English. Ages 3+.
Phoenix Ani' Gichichi-I' by Marty Wilson-Trudeau with Phoenix Wilson
Sometimes, Phoenix gets picked on and struggles with feeling different, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and how special he is. This dual-language edition contains the story in both Anishinaabemowin and English. Ages 6-8.
Li Kaan Di Sool: Aen Nistwayr Di Michif Li Taan Kayaash Taanishi Aen Ishi Maykihk/The Diamond Willow Walking Stick by Leah Marie Dorion
Focuses on a Métis Elder's remembrances of traditional teachings about generosity that were taught to him by his grandparents during his childhood. Suitable for younger children.
Glimpses Of Oneida Life by Karin Michelson, Norma Kennedy and Mercy A. Doxtator
A compilation of modern stories of community life at the Oneida Nation of the Thames Settlement and the surrounding area, with each story presented in Oneida with an English translation.
What Was Said to Me: The Life of Sti'tum'atul'wut, Cowichan Woman by Ruby Sti'tum'atul'wut Peter
This first-person oral history documents a period of profound social change through the lens of Sti'tum'atul'wut—also known as Mrs. Ruby Peter—a Cowichan elder who made it her life’s work to share and safeguard the ancient language of her people: Hul'q'umi'num'.
Onondaga-English/English-Onondaga Dictionary by Hanni Woodbury
Once spoken by a large Iroquoian population in New York State, Onondaga is now spoken by only a few individuals. This comprehensive dictionary—the first of its kind—provides an invaluable tool for the teaching and preservation of the Onondaga language.
