This Place: 150 Years Retold
AUTHORS:
KATERI AKIWENZIE-DAMM | Anishinaabek,
SONNY ASSU | Ligwiłda'xw of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nations
BRANDON MITCHELL | Mi'kmaq
CHELSEA VOWEL | Michif
KATHERENA VERMETTE | Michif
NIIGAANWEWIDAM JAMES SINCLAIR | Anishinaabe
SEAN QITSUALIK-TINSLEY
ALICIA ELLIOTT | Skarù:ręˀ (tuscarora) Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk)
DAVID A. ROBERTSON | Swampy Cree
RICHARD VAN CAMP | Dogrib Tłı̨chǫ Dene
ILLUSTRATORS
TARA AUDIBERT | Wolastoqiyik
KYLE CHARLES | Whitefish Lake First Nation
NATASHA DONOVAN | Michif
ANDREW LODWICK
JEN STORM | Ojibwe from Couchiching First Nation
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English, Anishinaabemowin, Cree, ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ Nēhiyawēwin (Plains Cree), Dene, Inuktitut, Kanien'kéha (Mohawk), Kwak’wala, Mi'kmaw (Pacifique Mi’gmaq)
Interest Age: 12+
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Colonialism, Indigenous history, Canadian history, Indigenous fishing rights, the 60’s scoop, Potlatch, foster care and child welfare system, genocide, Métis history, war
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Grades 6+
Explore the past 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in this graphic novel anthology. An emotional and enlightening journey through Indigenous wonderworks, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact.
Each story includes a timeline of related historical events and a personal note from the author. Find cited sources and a select bibliography for further reading in the back of the book. The accompanying teacher guide includes curriculum charts and 12 lesson plans to help educators use the book with their students.
Find the 10 episode podcast hosted by Rosanna Deerchild for by CBC Books