David A. Robertson

Sara Florence Davidson

Nicola I. Campbell

Sonya Ballantyne

Charlene Bearhead

Wilson Bearhead

Rita Bouvier

Louise B. Halfe

Lucy Hemphill

Wanda John-Kehewin

Victoria McIntosh

Reanna Merasty

Russell Wallace

This collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narrative guides teachers in bridging K-12 curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. Experienced educators M'Lot and Adamov Ferguson support readers in discovering Indigenous voices and perspectives, using Indigenous works in their classrooms, and creating equitable teaching practices.

Connecting Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions with the K-12 Classroom

Resurgence

Rocks, grass, trees, birds—what can they possibly teach human beings? Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life

For as long as Paul could remember there were eagle feathers around him…but how had they come to be in all of those places in his life? Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—can find these feathers in Ade’s truck, on the dream catcher above his bed, on his Uncle Lenard’s bustle, and in with the smudge bowls in all of his relatives’ homes. Paul already knows that the eagle is important because of the way that his family respects and cares for eagle feathers. Now he’s old enough for the teachings of where the feathers come from and why they are so sacred. Walk with Paul and Mitoshin (his grandfather) so you too will understand the teaching of the sacred eagle feather. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather

An 11-year-old boy learns Nakota teachings from his family.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance

The Siha Tooskin Knows Education Guide supports learning about and discussing the teachings, practices, and values of Paul Wahasaypa’s Nakota family and to support teachers, students, and families in exploring these concepts in relation to the Indigenous peoples where they live. The guide helps readers explore learning through storied experience, visual representations of teachings, values, and relationships. The following topics are in the guide and are meant to spark reflection and conversations among readers. connection to the land Nakota culture, language, and knowledge intergenerational transmission of knowledge and values image-based storytelling and “reading” illustrations agency of young people navigating difficult circumstances through traditional teachings Both the Siha Tooskin Knows series and the guide aim to support readers in exploring the cultures of Siha Tooskin and relating his experiences, values, and practices to those of their own families and communities.

Siha Tooskin Knows Education Guide

Lisa Boivin

KC Adams

Elizabeth LaPensee

Christina Lavalley Ruddy

Resurgence is an inspiring collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narratives that guides teachers in bridging existing K–12 curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. In this first book in the Footbridge Series, we invite you to walk with us as we seek to: connect peoples and places link truth and reconciliation as ongoing processes symbolize the risk and urgency of this work for both Indigenous and settler educators engage tensions highlight the importance of balance, both of ideas and within ourselves Through critical engagement with the texts, experienced educators Christine M’Lot and Katya Adamov Ferguson support readers in connecting with Indigenous narratives and perspectives, bringing Indigenous works in their classrooms, and creating more equitable and sustainable teaching practices. In this resource, you will find diverse Indigenous voices, perspectives, and art forms from a variety of nations and locations valuable concepts and methods that can be applied to the classroom and beyond practical action steps and resources for educators, parents, librarians, and administrators Use this book as a springboard for your own learning journey or as a lively prompt for dialogue within your professional learning community.

Engaging With Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions In and Beyond the Classroom

Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean? Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard, especially when the kids there have never experienced the values and culture of the Nakota people. Join Paul as Mitoshin (his grandfather) helps remind him how strength of character can be found in the strength of his hair. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair

Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—will learn about their origins and more on his walk home from school with Ade (his father). There’s so much to learn about the earliest forms of technology, travel, medicine, and food from right here on Turtle Island. Come along with Paul and Ade to hear all about the gifts of his people. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People

When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself not feeling at all well he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine.

Charlene Bearhead

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