Omahkitapiksi Okakinikiiwa: Teachings from our Elders

Publisher's description (Calgary Library, Durville and UpRoute Books, 2019): 
Author Marlene Yellow Horn shares her personal story of the teachings she learned as a child from her Elders. These fundamental lessons speak to the traditional and sacred knowledge and visions of Omahkitapiksi (Old People).

Author biography (Calgary Public Library): 
Iikiinayookaa is a Blackfoot author and educator from the Mamoyiksi Fish Eater Clan of the Kainai First Nation. She is a mother to Saapaata Wacey Rabbit, a professional hockey player, and has been married for 30 years to I’tsaapoyi Marvin Yellow Horn. She received her Master of Education, Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge, and is the current principal at Piitoayis Family School, Calgary Board of Education.

Resource format: Picturebook 

Age recommendation: grades K- 6

Keywords: teachings, Blackfoot, Kainai, Elders, sacred, oral tradition, traditional knowledge, generations, World War I, balance, land, dog, spirit, physical, patience, visit, spend time

Year of publication: 2019

Publisher information: Calgary Library, Durville and UpRoute Books