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Spirit Bear and children make history : based on a true story
Image courtesy of First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada

Spirit Bear and children make history : based on a true story
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2017
Book > Children's Book, Non-Fiction
Creators
Blackstock, Cindy; Robinson, Eddy; Strong, Amanda
Contributors
King, Jennifer; Howden, Sarah
Description
"Hello! My name is Sus Zul in the Carrier language. In English, people call me Spirit Bear. I am a proud member of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council. I am on my way to Ottawa, Ontario, to witness a very important human rights case. Would you join me on this journey?" When Spirit Bear's mom tells him about an important human rights case happening in Ottawa, Ontario, he makes the LONG trip (by train, his favourite way to travel) to go and watch, and to stand up for First Nations kids. And he isn't the only one! Lots of children come too -- to listen, and to show they care. Spirit Bear knows that children can change the world because he's there to see it happen. This is the story of how kids -- kids just like you -- made a difference ... with a bit of help from some bears and other animals along the way!"--Catalogue record
Language
English

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781775191407; 1775191400
Statement of Responsibility
written by Cindy Blackstock and Eddy Robinson ; illustrated by Amanda Strong ; edited by Jennifer King and Sarah Howden.
Publication Information
[Ottawa] : First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
Physical Description
54 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes
Includes timeline.
Electronic Location and Access
Full text available here (authentication may be required)
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