Poems to Honour Mother Earth

Publisher's Description (Strong Nations):
Leah Marie Dorion’s poetry reflects her deep connection to Mother Earth, which she has had since she was a child. Each poem gently recognizes all that is around us and the importance of being respectful. What is one way that you show respect to Mother Earth?

Author Biography (Strong Nations):
Leah Dorion, originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is a Métis artist, author, curriculum developer, lecturer, and researcher. She has taught Métis History and Native Studies for the First Nations University of Canada, the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), and the University of Saskatchewan. For eight years, she was employed in GDI's Publishing Department: first as a Curriculum Developer and later as a Publishing Coordinator. She has authored or contributed to numerous books including The Snow Tunnel Sisters, Métis Legacy I and II, and Drops of Brandy. Currently, Leah is a visual artist, and an instructor at the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program, Prince Albert.

Resource type: Book (fiction/ poetry)

Age recommendation: Grades 4-6

Keywords: Métis, Fiction, Poetry, Strong Stories, Métis Stories, Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Non-Fiction, Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Nature, Strong Stories, Métis Stories, Social Studies, poetry, creative writing, animals, goose, wolf, moon, Creator, prayer, reflection, mountain, bee, robin, fall, winter, seasons, water, movement, dance, healing

Year of publication: 2018

Publisher information: Strong Nations