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Read MoreNORTH PAWS doc looks at the fight to save and protect dogs in Canada’s Far North
World Television Premiere Monday May 6 on The Pet Network For many centuries, humans and dogs have worked together to survive in Canada’s unforgiving Far North. But times have changed – and so has this ancient partnership. As our new documentary North Paws reveals, dogs have lost their once-crucial working roles in northern communities, often left to indigence and homelessness, with tragic...
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Read MoreA Stranger at Home Video Book Trailer
A STRANGER AT HOME, by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton with artwork by Liz Amini-Holmes, is the sequel to the unforgettable memoir FATTY LEGS. 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak (aka Olemaun) is traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic. It’s been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers. Coming ashore, Margaret spots her...
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Read MoreNorthern Lights Video Book Trailer
This award-winning story by author Michael Kusugak and illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka explores the Inuit belief that the Northern Lights are the souls of the dead, playing soccer in the sky. A charming tale for the little ones fascinated by tales of the high north. * Ruth Schwartz Award * Aesop Accolade List * Notable Book, Canadian Library Assoc. “… Kusugak is possibly the most gifted...
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Read MoreFatty Legs, A True Story
FATTY LEGS: A True Story is the poignant memoir of an Inuit girl who emerges from the trials of a residential school in the Arctic with her spirit intact, despite the hardships foisted on her by the experience. By Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, the book is illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes, and published by Annick Press for children ages 9 – 12. For more about this and other...
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Read MoreBook Video Trailer: The Night Wanderer
A sleepy native reserve. A troubled teen girl. A vampire returns home. A mesmerizing blend of Gothic thriller and modern coming-of-age novel, THE NIGHT WANDERER by Drew Hayden Taylor is unlike any other vampire story. Nothing ever happens on the Otter Lake reservation. But when 16-year-old Tiffany discovers her father is renting out her room, she’s deeply upset. Sure, their guest is polite and keeps to...
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Read MoreVideo Book Trailer: A Native American Thought of It
Guess who came up with the idea for diapers, hair conditioner and hockey? Find out more about the innovations by Native Americans for what are now everyday objects such as Syringes, Kayaks, Maple syrup and even Insect repellent. “…deserves a permanent spot on any reader’s bookshelf.”—ForeWord Magazine. Now available from Annick Press, Distributed by Firefly. Produced by BookShorts with assistance of...
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Read MoreVideo Book Trailer: The Inuit Thought of It
Snow goggles and dogs sleds, yes of course, but sleeping bags and Olympic games, did you know? Discover the ingenuity of the Native peoples of the north and their impact on contemporary culture. “…chock-a-block full of interesting information and pictures.” says CM Magazine; featured in Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008, starred selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Now available from Annick...
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