Synopses & Reviews
The Powwow is a time-honored Native American custom. It is a celebration of life and spirituality, a remembrance of traditions, uniting a people through dance and ritual.
"Long Powwow Nights" takes you on a wonderful journey, honoring these mystical dancers who keep their traditions alive through dance and song. In its poetic verses, David Bouchard skillfully narrates the story of a mother's dedication to her roots and her efforts to impress upon her child the importance of culture and identity.
Internationally revered Native American artist, Leonard Paul, brings the story alive with his beautiful renditions of powwow dancers, warriors, and stunning landscape.
The book is accompanied by a CD, which includes music by internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter, Buffy Sainte- Marie.
Review
Praise for THE DRUM CALLS SOFTLY
“With paired verses in English and Cree matched to broad, finely detailed scenes of dancing silhouettes placed against semi-abstract backgrounds, this illustrated poem compellingly invites readers to join the Round Dance at a powwow.” – KIRKUS REVIEWS
PRAISE FOR THE LONG POWWOW NIGHTS
“This is a multisensory and multicultural gem. It utilizes poetry, music, and art to relate a story of powwow and intergenerational connection… Teachers of all levels and disciplines will be able to utilize this resource as a springboard for a variety of creative activities for students. The reader will be left with new insight into a traditional powwow with its mystic dancers and a daughter's remembrance of her mother through the ritual. The young at heart of all ages will relish this truly sensitive celebration of heritage and culture. This unique resource is a must for the library for youth.” - VOYA
Synopsis
Canada's Metis people are the only mixed-blood people on the earth recognized by every level of government as being a nation. The Metis have their own language, flag, song and stories. They have exciting traditions and a proud history. Sadly, their journey has been one of hardships, denial and often lies. In The Secret of Your Name, these three men open their hearts to all those who care to know what it means when it is said that we are proud to be Metis!
Synopsis
Before two-leggeds walked on Mother Earth there was a great cold. The animals formed a council; someone had to seek help from the Creator.
Rainbow Crow, a most colorful bird, was selected because he had a beautiful voice that would surely impress the Creator. He flew into the heavens and won fire from above. But on the way back the fire began to burn his plumage black and destroy his beautiful voice. But Rainbow Crow persevered, bringing the life-saving fire safely back to his friends.
About the Author
'British Columbia\'s best-selling author and most sought after public speaker, David Bouchard, has presented to hundreds of thousands of educators, parents and students. This former teacher and principal of 28 years is a champion of literacy around the world. David Bouchard\'s books have won several prestigious awards, among them: the Canadian Aboriginal Book of the Year in 2007 for Nokum Is My Teacher as well as being short listed for the 2007 Alberta Children\'s Book of the Year.Pam Aleekuk grew up on the prairies and is of MA(c)tis descent. She has worked for many years in the aboriginal community both in Canada\'s North as well as with the First Nations of Alberta. Pamela has been nominated twice for the Governor General\'s Award for Excellence in teaching Canadian History. Currently Pamela is an educator working in Edmonton and enjoys teaching English, and writing in her spare time.Leonard Paul is a widely acclaimed painter born in Halifax, whose art has been featured in exhibits around the world. He has been recently nominated for the Governor General\'s Award.Buffy Sainte-Marie was born in Qu\'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan, and raised in Maine and Massachusetts. Buffy became known as a writer of protest songs and love songs, many of which became huge hits for artists such as, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, and Neil Diamond, to name a few. She is an educator, a songwriter, an artist, and a proud spokesperson for Native American Art and Culture.'