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What is migration?This science book introduces readers to migration through examples of Arctic animals that migrate.

¿Some children are born into the world and are home as soon as they come Earthside. Others spend their lifetimes searching for a home, a place to belong, a place where they are safe. I am one of those children.¿After running away from residential school, Bernard Andreason and his two best friends begin a harrowing 130-kilometre journey from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk, one which only Bernard would survive. In this heartbreaking and beautifully told graphic memoir, Bernard recounts his time in residential school and the tragic journey that took the lives of his two best friends. We then follow Bernard as he returns home, haunted by his past and struggling to find his place. Despite enduring more challenges into adulthood, Bernard never stops pursuing healing and higher learning, and he finds a support network that helps him. His story shows us that the possibility of finding a safe and loving home exists, and it is something every child deserves.Mangilaluk is an extraordinarily affecting new addition to Qinuisaarniq ("resiliency"), a collection of books created to educate readers about the history and impacts of residential schools. Each book in this collection has been carefully written and reviewed to include level-appropriate opportunities for students to learn about colonial acts and policies that have affected Inuit. These acts and policies created long-lasting impacts on Inuit individuals and communities, which are still being felt today.

Join in on the Sun Celebration in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, in this charming bilingual storybook!Suupi lives in Grise Fiord, Nunavut. After three months of darkness in her community, the sun is finally about to return. Suupi and her friends can¿t focus on their schoolwork. Today they will celebrate the return of the sun! There will be a sliding competition, a school performance, and a community feast. But Suupi is nervous about performing with her class in front of so many people. Will she find a way to overcome her fear?Written by an author from Grise Fiord, a community in Nunavut where the sun doesn¿t rise for nine months, Suupi and the Sun Celebration introduces readers to traditions within this Northern community that commemorate the return of the sun each year.

A mother. A story. A curious child.¿How did I get in your belly?¿ a child asks his mother. ¿Well, it¿s a magical story...¿ she tells him. In this lyrical love letter from mother to son, a woman reflects on her journey to motherhood. From learning to care for others to honouring family members through Inuit naming practices, this touching book celebrates all the ways in which a child is loved.Written by Inuit author, throat singer, and filmmaker Tanya Snow, You Come From the Stars showcases a mother's tenderness for her child against the backdrop of the stunning Arctic tundra.

¿Long ago, there lived great giants in the Arctic.¿But where did they go? Learn all about the famous giants of the North, including Inukpasuksuk, Nuvuja, and others. Why do winds from the south bring warm weather? What happens when the giant in the sky gets upset? The Great Giants of the Arctic answers these questions and more using simple language for young readers to enjoy.This stunningly illustrated bilingual picture book serves as an early-level introduction to the rich, mysterious world of Inuit mythology. Adapted by author and linguist Jaypeetee Arnakak with the intention of teaching Inuktitut as as a second language, The Great Giants of the Arctic can be enjoyed by Inuktitut language learners and curious young readers alike.Discover other traditional stories in our collection! The Story of the Lemming and the Owl, The Story of the Loon and the Raven, and The Story of the Fox and the Wolf are all available.

Does your name have a story?Kukik is named after her great grandmother. Naullaq¿s name honours his uncle. Panigusiq and Tegeapak have stories behind their names, too. Naming is an important practice to Inuit. This book follows four Inuit children as they explain the meanings of their names in simple language for young children to enjoy.Written by four Inuit children who share their own stories about how they got their names, this bilingual storybook offers a unique look into Inuit traditional naming practices.

¿¿There¿s an opening above me, but it¿s far, and I have to stack up rocks to jump up, and it¿s almost impossible to get out.¿ That¿s when I realized that I was stripped of my identity, and there was nothing of my culture left in me. It was like I wasn¿t in my body anymore. It was bare and desolate and empty and cold, lifeless in my body. Where was I? Where had I gone?¿In this visceral graphic memoir, Monica Ittusardjuat brings readers with her from residential school classrooms to government apologies on her journey to rediscovering what it means to be Inuk. Born prematurely in an iglu on Baffin Island, Monica attended three residential schools over eleven years. She details her resulting struggles with addiction, mental health, and domestic violence, which haunted her into adulthood.Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, Monicäs memoir is a testimony to the lasting impacts of residential schools and one woman¿s fight to reclaim what she lost.The Scarf and the Butterfly is a stunning new addition to Qinuisaarniq ("resiliency"), a collection of books created to educate readers about the history and impacts of residential schools. Each book in this collection has been carefully written and reviewed to include level-appropriate opportunities for students to learn about colonial acts and policies that have affected Inuit. These acts and policies created long-lasting impacts on Inuit individuals and communities, which are still being felt today.

Uncover the incredible life story of Germaine Arnattaujuq, a singularly important Inuit artist, in this high interest/low reading level reference book for struggling readers.Germaine Arnattaujuq is an award-winning Inuit artist. This book tells the story of her life, from growing up at a camp in Nunavut to her education as an artist in Winnipeg and Ottawa and her eventual return to the North. Germaine's incredible drawings, etchings, and illustrations are featured throughout the book, along with archival photographs.Filled with personal anecdotes and fun facts, this book encourages reluctant readers to discover how Germaine started drawing on gum wrappers as a child and went on to become one of the most well-known artists from the North.

It¿s a beautiful day, and Spencer the Siksik can¿t wait to play with his friends!Gary the Snow Goose wants to play Inuit baseball. Spencer thinks tag is more fun. When Spencer and Gary disagree, Spencer storms off. Can Spencer and Gary come up with a decision that they are both happy with? See how Spencer and Gary learn about one of the eight guiding Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles: consensus decision-making.Don¿t miss the rest of Spencer¿s adventures! Each book in this series follows Spencer the Siksik and Gary the Snow Goose as they learn about one of the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles. The IQ principles are a set of Inuit beliefs, values, and communal laws focused on living a good life and the ways one is expected to behave. Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit literally translates to "that which Inuit have always known to be true."

Learn about the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principle of Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq (respecting the land and environment) with Spencer, the adorable siksik! Spencer can't wait for gym class. He can't wait to play soccer baseball! But his teacher announces that the class will be cleaning up the playground instead. Spencer is upset. He never litters, so why should he pick up other people's trash? When his friend Gary gets stuck in a discarded plastic ring, Spencer remembers what his grandmother taught him about taking care of the land. Can Spencer make it up to his classmates before the community clean-up is over? Follow along with Spencer and Gary as they learn about one of the eight guiding Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles: respecting the land, animals and environment.Don't miss the rest of Spencer's adventures! Check out the entire series to find out how Spencer and Gary learn about each of the eight guiding Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles.

Discover the tale of the wily Fox and the boastful Wolf in this bilingual adaptation of a well-known Inuit traditional story.Wolf wants to know how Fox catches so many fish. Fox thinks Wolf is trying to play a trick on him. Wolf claims he will catch many more fish than Fox ever could. Can Fox teach Wolf a lesson about being boastful and greedy?This engaging retelling of an Inuit traditional story has been retold in simple, accessible language for young readers to enjoy.

"Burning Cold: An Indigenous Comics Collection from the North is a collection of stories by Northern authors from the award-winning Moonshot volumes. Time travel on the back of a wolverine, swim with shapeshifters beneath the ice, and travel through the skies with aliens. From traditional stories to reimagined futures, this collection showcases the best of Northern storytelling."--

Discover the incredible life and work of an iconic Inuit artist in The Life and Art of Ningiukulu Teevee.Learn about a celebrated Inuit artist! Ningiukulu Teevee is a talented artist from Kinngait, Nunavut. Find out about her incredible body of work, her inspiration, techniques, and what it was like growing up in Kinngait surrounded by other amazing artists.

"'I had always wanted a pet that flew.' A boy is amazed when he sees a hawk swoop down and catch a lemming. From that moment on, he can't stop thinking about it. One day, the boy goes on an adventure and finds his very own baby hawk to keep as a pet. But he doesn't know what hawk chicks eat or why his new pet won't stop biting him. Can the boy learn to care for the hawk and teach it the skills it needs to survive on its own? Acclaimed singer and songwriter Etua Snowball recounts how he found his pet hawk and shares the lessons boy and bird taught each other during one unforgettable summer."--

"As we anchored in the cove where the glacier touched the sea, I had this funny feeling that I had to have a pee!"Gunner the dog can't wait to go fishing with his family. But on their way, he starts to feel a familiar urge. He has to go pee! Gunner's mom rushes him to shore, but as they get closer, they encounter a scary surprise. Can Gunner make it to land before it's too late?Explore the iconic landscape of Iqaluit through the eyes of an adorable dog and his family in Gunner's Big Day Within Frobisher Bay, a bilingual storybook sure to delight young readers in the North and South alike!

Follow Iviit¿s latest adventure in the thrilling sequel to The Girl Who Danced With Giants!After her adventure with Kaaktuq the giant, Iviit still can¿t stay out of trouble. It¿s been a long winter of being stuck inside her family¿s iglu, and she is desperate to get out. When Iviit and her brother Pauloosie are sent to check their family¿s traps, Iviit ignores her anaanak¿s warning about agjaqtut, who kidnap children who play on the sea ice. Iviit isn¿t scared of anything! Iviit convinces Pauloosie to cut across the sea ice, and Pauloosie is suddenly pulled into the water. Iviit knows it is her fault. Can Iviit find a way to get her brother back before it¿s too late?

"Loon and Raven are best friends. They love to sew clothes for each other. But when Raven won't hold still to be measured for a new coat Loon is making, Loon gets mad. What happens when these two friends disagree? Uncover this traditional Inuit story retold in simple and accessible prose for developing readers to enjoy over and over again!"--

Sanna, the Sea Goddess, is brought to life through the eyes of the curious explorer, Ullak!

"'Maakusie loves music! But what makes music in the Arctic so special? Join Maakusie as he practises katajjaniq (throat singing) and learns ajaja songs, drumming, and more! Explore everything from traditional instruments to dances to the origin of the brass bands in the Arctic today. Grab your instruments or sing along. This journey through the history of music in the Arctic is sure to get your toes tapping! Written by renowned Canadian indie rock duo Jaaji and Chelsey June of Twin Flames, this vibrant and engaging book introduces young readers to the exciting world of traditional and modern music in the North."--

"She was a mother, grandmother, and older sister to me."In this touching book, the author remembers her Nuakuluapik. She remembers all the things they did together and how kind Nuakuluapik was. This heartfelt story illuminates the strength of intergenerational relationships and the ways we hold onto loved ones even after they are gone.

Iviit doesn¿t want to stay at her camp and clean skins. It¿s so boring! She would much rather go exploring and sing and dance. One day, Iviit sneaks away from her camp and meets a new friend named Kaaktuq. But Kaaktuq is no ordinary friend¿he is a giant! Iviit and Kaaktuq spend a fun summer together, but Iviit soon realizes she has a giant problem on her hands. Will Iviit be able to help Kaaktuq without her family ruining her plans?

Tiu-tiu is frustrated when school starts getting harder. Vivi helps her with some tricks to cope with it.See how Vivi helps Tiu-tiu stay positive when she is feeling frustrated with her school work.

Umi and Uka have big ideas for their school project, but they get carried away and forget to include Sissi in their plans. Sissi feels left out. See how Sissi stands up for herself, and finds a way to work together with Umi and Uka.

Learn about dinosaurs that lived in the North!This book gives interesting facts about the different types of dinosaurs and other ancient animals that lived in the Arctic long ago.

Elisapee and her family are going egg collecting! How many eggs will they collect?Follow along as Elisapee and her family collect different kinds of eggs and count them as they go. This story infuses a fun family outing with early mental math skills.

Meet a real-life Inuit hero!This book introduces the biography genre while teaching children about the life of Harry Okpik and the history of dogsledding.

Inuit games have been played as long as anyone can remember!Learn all about Inuit games and why they are important for staying healthy and strong for life in the Arctic.

Spencer is stuck inside on a boring rainy day. As he plays on his tablet, he becomes frustrated trying to hold it upright. He asks his parents for a tablet holder, but they explain that it is not something Spencer needs. He understands, but he still has to find a way to hold the tablet without being uncomfortable. Then, Spencer remembers what his grandmother told him about being innovative and resourceful. What will Spencer create to solve his problem?

The lemming may be tiny...but his smarts are larger than life! Can he outsmart the mighty owl?¿An owl swoops down to eat the lemming for a snack. But the lemming is smart and has a plan to trick the boastful owl. How will the lemming escape into his den? Find out in this well-known Inuit traditional story that has been simplified for younger readers to enjoy.

It¿s Papatsie¿s birthday, and her parents have a big surprise for her. She and her best friend Ashley will be going on a scavenger hunt! Follow along as Ashley and Papatsie find clues hidden in familiar spots in their community, which eventually lead them to a birthday surprise. Woven into the clues are examples of positional language and simple shapes. This helps children build early math skills through an engaging story.