The Gift Is in the Making
Anishinaabeg Stories
Will be published approx. on 18. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-55379-376-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Gift Is in the Making retells previously published Anishinaabeg stories, bringing to life Anishinaabeg values and teachings for a new generation. Readers are immersed in a world where all genders are respected, the tiniest being has influence in the world, and unconditional love binds families and communities to each other and to their homeland. Sprinkled with gentle humour and the Anishinaabe language, this collection of stories speaks to children and adults alike, and reminds us of the timelessness of stories that touch the heart.
Also available as an audiobook narrated by Tiffany Ayalik. Find it through your favourite audio retailer!
Also available as an audiobook narrated by Tiffany Ayalik. Find it through your favourite audio retailer!
Reviews / Votes
[These stories] embrace and embellish the teachings, reflecting their established power for today's listeners and readers of all ages. The words and images [roll] effortlessly off the tongue (and eyes). Highly Recommended. -- Gail de Vos * CM Association * This was an absolutely exquisite book...sprinkled about with Nishnaabemowin so by the end of the book, you'll be newly familiar with a number of beautiful words...This felt like a book of sacred texts. -- Johannes C. * Goodreads * A SOLS First Nation Communities READ recommended title, 2015-2016 * Southern Ontario Library Service *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Publishing group
Portage & Main Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black and white spot illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
162 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55379-376-2 (9781553793762)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
06/2013
Highwater Press
€17.49
Available for download
Persons
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (she/her/hers) is a Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer, and musician with a PhD from the University of Manitoba. She is the author of A Short History of the Blockade, Noopiming, As We Have Always Done, Dancing on Our Turtle's Back, Islands of Decolonial Love, and This Accident of Being Lost. Leanne is a member of Alderville First Nation, in Ontario, Canada. Leanne's fourth album, Theory of Ice will be released in March 2021 with You've Changed Records.
Amanda Strong is a Michif, Indigenous filmmaker, media artist, and stop motion director currently based out of the unceded Coast Salish territory also known as Vancouver, British Columbia. She has exhibited work and screened films worldwide, including at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
@spottedfawnart
Amanda Strong is a Michif, Indigenous filmmaker, media artist, and stop motion director currently based out of the unceded Coast Salish territory also known as Vancouver, British Columbia. She has exhibited work and screened films worldwide, including at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
@spottedfawnart
Content
Contents
Introduction
1 Our Treaty with the Hoof Nation
2 The Baagaataa'awa Game that Changed Everything
3 All our Relations
4 A Gift from a Very Smart Little Green Frog
5 She Knew Exactly What To Do
6 Zhingwaak Gets a Little Snippy
7 Please Be Careful When You're Getting Smart
8 It's You Who Makes the Name Powerful
9 Good Neighbours
10 Want
11 Zhigaag's Powerful Medicine
12 The Place of Muddy Water
13 It's a Very Good Thing to Be Yourself
14 Honouring Ojiig in the Night Sky
15 Gwiiwzens Makes a Lovely Discovery
16 The Star People Are Always Watching
17 Zhiishiib Makes Everybody Lunch
18 Makwa, the Great Faster
19 She Had a Beautiful, Speckled Design
20 The Rock on Miskwaadesi's Back
21 The Gift Is in the Making
Acknowledgments
Further Reading
Introduction
1 Our Treaty with the Hoof Nation
2 The Baagaataa'awa Game that Changed Everything
3 All our Relations
4 A Gift from a Very Smart Little Green Frog
5 She Knew Exactly What To Do
6 Zhingwaak Gets a Little Snippy
7 Please Be Careful When You're Getting Smart
8 It's You Who Makes the Name Powerful
9 Good Neighbours
10 Want
11 Zhigaag's Powerful Medicine
12 The Place of Muddy Water
13 It's a Very Good Thing to Be Yourself
14 Honouring Ojiig in the Night Sky
15 Gwiiwzens Makes a Lovely Discovery
16 The Star People Are Always Watching
17 Zhiishiib Makes Everybody Lunch
18 Makwa, the Great Faster
19 She Had a Beautiful, Speckled Design
20 The Rock on Miskwaadesi's Back
21 The Gift Is in the Making
Acknowledgments
Further Reading