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Go West: First Contact with Native Nations
Go West: First Contact with Native Nations - Book
CBP007
As settlers came west, they discovered there were already people living on this "new" land. Discover how this mass invasion of settlers impacted the indigenous peoples of the West: their first contacts with explorers such as Lewis and Clark; the gradual encroachment of white settlers on their traditional lands; the enforced removal of native peoples to the West; the clashes with native peoples after the Civil War; resistance by native leaders such as Sitting Bull; and the end of Native American resistance in the 1890s.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
Author: Cynthia O'Brien
ISBN: 9780778723486
$895
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American Indian Trickster Tales - Book
PGN310
Of all the characters in myths and legends told around the world, it's the wily trickster who provides the real spark in the action, causing trouble wherever he goes. This figure shows up time and again in Native American folklore, where he takes many forms, from the irascible Coyote of the Southwest, to Iktomi, the amorphous spider man of the Lakota tribe. This dazzling collection of American Indian trickster tales, compiled by an eminent anthropologist and a master storyteller, serves as the perfect companion to their previous masterwork, American Indian Myths and Legends. American Indian Trickster Tales   includes more than one...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 5
Author: Richard Erdoes
ISBN: 9780140277715
$1600
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Raven Flying MAGNET
Raven Flying MAGNET
PAR452
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: J5
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 2.7
$795
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Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak - Book
IPS160
With bright and bold illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast and supports the language development of babies and toddlers. From the “geek geek” of the eagle, to the creak and rustle of cedar branches in the wind, to the sacred drumming of a potlatch and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, the rhythmic text, vibrant illustrations and glossy tactile finish of  Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak  will delight the very youngest readers.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 6
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781550179040
$995
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Native American Ghost Stories - Book
LPP034
Embark on a journey into the spirit world of the Native American with some of the most intriguing stories of ghost spirits in nature and the underworld. These stories have been passed on orally through countless generations and are drawn from across the continent.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Darren Zenko
ISBN: 9781894877756
$1495
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The Displacement of Native Peoples
The Displacement of Native Peoples - Book
CBP003
This revealing book examines how First Nations and Native Peoples have been displaced in the United States and Canada through treaties, empty promises, and military force. Through close examination of primary source images, documents, and first-hand accounts, readers will gain an understanding of how thousands were displaced and cultures threatened. Topics covered include government relations and policies, such as the Potlatch Law and the Dawes Act, as well as the creation of residential schools and other acts of forced assimilation. Native and non-Native viewpoints are addressed to help readers develop critical thinking skills and get a...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.1 x 0.2 x 9.1 inches
Author: Lynn Peppas
ISBN: 9780778725732
$1195
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Braiding Sweetgrass - Book
PGW269
Called the work of "a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose" ( Publishers Weekly ) and the book that, "anyone interested in natural history, botany, protecting nature, or Native American culture will love," by  Library Journal ,  Braiding Sweetgrass  is poised to be a classic of nature writing. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer asks questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces indigenous teachings that consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take “us on a journey that is every...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer
ISBN: 9781571313560
$2200
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Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary
Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary - Book
WPC077
In Native American Medicinal Plants, anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman describes the medicinal use of more than 2700 plants by 218 Native American tribes. Information -- adapted from the same research used to create the monumental Native American Ethnobotany -- includes 82 categories of medicinal uses, ranging from analgesics, contraceptives, gastrointestinal aids, hypotensive medicines, sedatives, and toothache remedies. Native American Medicinal Plants includes extensive indexes arranged by tribe, usage, and common name, making it easy to access the wealth of information in the detailed catalog of plants. It is an essential reference for...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Daniel E. Moerman
ISBN: 9780881929874
$3499
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Native Homes
Native Homes - Book
CBP008
Children's author Bobbie Kalman's new series Native Nations of North America is an ongoing series that looks at the lives of the indigenous peoples of North America before the land was divided into the countries of the United States and Canada. The books focus on geographical areas, language groups, important historical events, as well as village life and homes. Some of the books also explain the impact Europeans had on the lives of native peoples. Every step of the research, writing, and editing process has involved native writers and consultants and has been meticulously checked for cultural sensitivities -- and, of course, Bobbie...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 0.1 x 10.8 inches
Author: Bobbie Kalman
ISBN: 9780778704638
$995
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Minnow: The girl who became part fish - Book
IPS248
A young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey, learning from our ocean-living relatives.   When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change.  This story is told in lyrical rhyme and helps children gain a better respect for Indigenous water and land protectors, and the environment around them and helps show children activism at an early age.  We all come from Mother Earth, we all learn from her, and we all live from her.  Mother Earth has many children, not just humans. These children are all our relatives, including animals. This book focuses on our relationship with our...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Willie Poll
ISBN: 9781778540097
$1295
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Indian-Legends-Of-The-Pacific-Northwest-Book
Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest - Book
IPS359
This collection of more than one hundred tribal tales, culled from the oral tradition of the Indians of Washington and Oregon, presents the Indians' own stories, told for generations around their fires, of the mountains, lakes, and rivers, and of the creation of the world and the heavens above. Each group of stories is prefaced by a brief factual account of Indian beliefs and of storytelling customs. Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest is a treasure, still in print after fifty years.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 5.5
Author: Ella E., Clark
ISBN: 9780520239265
$2495
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Native North American Foods and Recipes
Native North American Foods and Recipes - Book
CBP010
This fascinating book focuses on the many foods that were first discovered and cultivated by Native Americans. Children will learn about the ingenuity of Native American farming techniques, hunting methods, and cooking styles, and enjoy preparing many Native-inspired dishes that they can prepare themselves.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.3 x 0.2 x 10.6 inches
Author: Kathryn Smithyman
ISBN: 9780778704751
$995
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Understanding Native America Myths
Understanding Native America Myths - Book
CBP012
This book allows the reader to explore the rich worldview of Native North American tribes through their myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways: they explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the universes, and preserved the sacred history of the tribe.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.8 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches
Author: Megan Kopp
ISBN: 9780778745310
$1195
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Red-Paint-Book
RED PAINT - Book
RAN670
An Indigenous artist blends the aesthetics of punk rock with the traditional spiritual practices of the women in her lineage in this bold, contemporary journey to reclaim her heritage and unleash her power and voice while searching for a permanent homeSasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe has always longed for a sense of home. When she was a child, her family moved around frequently, often staying in barely habitable church attics and trailers, dangerous places for young Sasha.With little more to guide her than a passion for the thriving punk scene of the Pacific Northwest and a desire to live up to the responsibility of being the namesake of her...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.97 x 5
Author: Sasha, Lapointe
ISBN: 9781640095885
$1695
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Gifted Earth: The Ethnobotany of the Quinault and Neighboring Tribes - Book - Paracay
Gifted Earth: The Ethnobotany of the Quinault and Neighboring Tribes - Book
UOP003
Published in cooperation with the Quinault Indian NationGifted Earth features traditional Native American plant knowledge, detailing the use of plants for food, medicines, and materials. It presents a rich and living tradition of plant use within the Quinault Indian Nation in a volume collaboratively developed and endorsed by that tribe.The Quinault Reservation on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state is a diverse tribal community, embodying the traditional knowledge of tribes along the entire Pacific Northwest coast. Its membership consists of descendants of many tribes-from the northwestern Olympic Peninsula to the northern Oregon...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Douglas, Deur
ISBN: 9780870719653
$2995
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American Indian Myths and Legends - Book
PGN311
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups gives us a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.   With black-and-white illustrations throughout Selected and edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Erodes, Ortiz
ISBN: 9780394740188
$2300
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