Meet Your Family / Gikenim Giniigi'igoog

Publisher's Description (Medicine Wheel Publishing): Mother Earth, we come from her, we go to her, without her we wouldn’t be here, she gives all of us life and because of her, we are all one family. In almost all segments of Indigenous life, we speak of Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandfather Sun, and Grandmother Moon. Meet Your Family is a rhythmic poem that will enlighten readers on how to view these important figures while sharing a greater concept of seeing the world as our natural family. Presented in both English and Ojibwe, an additional softcover book in Ojibwe is included inside this hardcover book.

Author Biography (Strong Nations): Métis author David Bouchard has written many bestselling and award-winning books for children. David grew up on the prairies, where he lived and breathed street hockey. David is a Member of the Order of Canada, and in 2013 he had a public school named after him in Oshawa, Ontario. He currently lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with his wife, daughter, and two dogs.

Kristy Cameron is a teacher and artist who was raised in Atikokan, Ontario. As a Métis artist, she incorporates the Métis sash and other cultural aspects and meanings into her paintings to represent herself and explore who she is. Kristy lives with her husband, Michael, and their three daughters.

Resource type: Picturebook (Poetry)

Age recommendation: Grades 4-6

Keywords: Mother Earth, Father Sky, Grandfather Sun, Grandmother Moon, family, nature, Ojibway, wellness, oneness, traditions, Indigenous knowledges, environment, place

Year of publication: 2021

Publisher information: Medicine Wheel Publishing