Niitsippooktsistaanitsi: My Braids

Publisher's description (Calgary Library, Durville and UpRoute Books, 2019): 
Siipisaahkomaapi (Night Boy) is a traditional Blackfoot boy. In this story, he shares his world with his family, and the meaning and gifts of his three braids. 

Watch the book read as part of a short puppet story time.

Author/Creator's biography (Calgary Public Library, 2019): 
Latasha Calf Robe is from the Kainaiwa First Nation and a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Latasha is the proud daughter of Marvin and Teena Calf Robe. Latasha is a mother of three beautiful Blackfoot children who she raises with her partner Adam Solway. With the support and teaching from her family, Latasha is thrilled to share Niitsippooktsistaanitsi with you

Resource format: Picturebook 

Age recommendation: grades K- 6

Keywords: braids, Blackfoot, Treaty 7, oral tradition, traditional knowledge, language revitalization, Ojibway, language, culture, tradition, braid, hair, pride, love, glossary, Kainaiwa, Blackfoot Confederacy

Year of publication: 2019

Publisher information: Calgary Library, Durville and UpRoute Books