Siksikaitsitapi: Stories of the Blackfoot People
This book is an anthology of stories from the Blackfoot people, retold by Indigenous authors from the Blackfoot Confederacy who have received permission from Elders to share them. Deep traditional knowledge and stories of survival and creation are brought to life with compelling images and visual elements that help convey themes of creation, morals, and lessons for children. An easy-to-navigate resource that includes many historical tales, it is an engaging and authentic First Peoples text showcasing the Blackfoot People and their language. In an elementary or secondary classroom, the resource lends itself well to a class read-aloud, for peer reading or in literature circles.
Collections:
Indigenous, Novel
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
- K-12
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