When We Were Alone

Robertson, D.; Flett, J.
In this sensitively written Canadian picture book, a young First Nations girl spends time with her grandmother and learns about her experiences as a child growing up in a residential school. The book introduces primary students to a difficult time in Canadian history in a gentle and simple way that highlights the resilience and empowerment of the First Nations' children and the return of personal strength and family connections. Useful to start a discussion, and encourage writing, about residential schools and their impact on the culture and identity of Canada’s First Nations people.
Collections:
Indigenous, Novel
Subject:
Arts Education
Grades:
  • K-4

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