A'pistotooki kii Ihkitsik Kaawa'pomaahkaa: Creator and the Seven Animals, why are we here

Publisher's description (Calgary Library, Durville and UpRoute Books, 2019): 
A’pistotooki kii Ihkitsik Kaawa’pomaahkaa is a delightful modern story about animals, their gifts, and why they were put on earth.

Watch a video of the author reading their book, including both languages.

Author Biography (Goodreads, 2019): 
Crystal is a Blackfoot member of the Kainai First Nation of Treaty 7. She grew up on the Blood Reserve and as a child roamed the halls of the University of Lethbridge where her mother was studying to earn her Bachelor of Education degree. This inspired Crystal to enroll at the University of Calgary, where she majored in English Literature. After completing her B.A., Crystal pursued a career in teaching. She completed her Master of Education degree with a specialty in Adult and Workplace Environmental Learning, and now works as the Indigenous Consultant to Curriculum at Bow Valley College.

Resource format: Picturebook 

Age recommendation: grades K- 6

Keywords: animals, creation, Kainai, Treaty 7 , Blackfoot, oral tradition, traditional knowledge, language revitalization, creator, dictionary, wolf, humility, truth, turtle, honesty, reclamation, summer, circle, big foot, sabe, beaver, wisdom, 7 sacred teaching, story, story telling, bear, brave, love, eagle, buffalo, respect

Year of publication: 2019

Publisher information: Calgary Library, Durville and UpRoute Books