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Spirit Bear : fishing for knowledge, catching dreams ; based on a true story
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2018
Book > Children's Book
Creators
Blackstock, Cindy; Strong, Amanda
Contributors
King, Jennifer; Howden, Sarah; First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
Description
"Spirit Bear is off on another adventure! Follow him as he learns about traditional knowledge and Residential Schools from his Uncle Huckleberry and his friend, Lak'insxw, before heading to Algonquin territory, where children teach him about Shannen's Dream. Spirit Bear and his new friends won't stop until Shannen's Dream of "safe and comfy schools" comes true for every First Nations student"--publisher's website. 
Language
English

Subjects

Koostachin, Shannen, 1994-2010--Juvenile literature.

More Information

Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781775191421 ; 1775191427
Statement of Responsibility
written by Cindy Blackstock ; illustrated by Amanda Strong ; edited by Jennifer King and Sarah Howden.
Publication Information
Ottawa : First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
Physical Description
49 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm
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