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New release! 📚✨In a treehouse by the sea, a grandfather shares the story of how he kept his dreams alive with thoughts o...
08/17/2026

New release! 📚✨

In a treehouse by the sea, a grandfather shares the story of how he kept his dreams alive with thoughts of his future grandchild—who is his most precious dream of all.

Hope takes flight in this tender picture book by author Karina Iceberg (Aleut-Alutiiq), and illustrator Steph Littlebird (Kalapuya/Chinook), who share a story of Native resilience with a conversation between a grandparent and grandchild that soars into a message of love that spans generations—both those past and to come.

Available here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/12520/free-to-fly

We are excited to be at the Cowichan Exhibition Park today for the Vancouver Island Métis Rendezvous! We’ve got plenty o...
08/15/2026

We are excited to be at the Cowichan Exhibition Park today for the Vancouver Island MĂ©tis Rendezvous!

We’ve got plenty of Métis books, classroom resources, and gifts with us; stop by our tables to say hi 👋 and check out all the latest Métis releases 📚.

“A gentle, uplifting, and inspiring story about a gentle, uplifting, and inspiring person. In this little book, Michael ...
08/14/2026

“A gentle, uplifting, and inspiring story about a gentle, uplifting, and inspiring person. In this little book, Michael teaches us and our future generations that anyone can be a change-maker by using their voice.” — Rosanna Deerchild, poet and CBC Radio host

Little by Little is included in our middle-grade reads bundle. Learn more about the bundle and Little by Little here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/9067/theme-bundle-indigenous-middle-grade-reads

The new school year is the perfect time to refresh your classroom library, and Sheila Shares Her Gift makes a wonderful ...
08/13/2026

The new school year is the perfect time to refresh your classroom library, and Sheila Shares Her Gift makes a wonderful addition to any classroom library. 📚🧡

The Turtle Island friends are at soccer practice when they meet a new kid named Sheila. When Sheila the fox uses sign language to communicate, the team is confused at first and makes Sheila feel shy. Wendell the owl, Sheila’s friend, shares that he is different, too. Through Wendell and Sheila, the group learns that we are all different and all have special gifts. The team welcomes their new friend, and she doesn’t feel nervous anymore.

Available here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/12665/sheila-shares-her-gift-an-indigenous-view-of-disability

I Love My Aunty Because... shares the important role aunties play in MĂ©tis culture. Elena Bentley captures the love diff...
08/11/2026

I Love My Aunty Because... shares the important role aunties play in Métis culture. Elena Bentley captures the love different nieces and nephews have for their aunties and their role in their lives. From aunties who make the best bannock, to aunties who tell the best stories, to aunties who are the smartest teachers, readers are sure to find an aunty they can relate to. I Love My Aunty Because… is beautifully illustrated by Kate Boyer who captures the relationships shared in the story. The story is translated into Southern Michif by Irma Klyne and Larry Fayant.

Available here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/12967/i-love-my-aunty-because

What makes us human? And why does it matter? Poetic and practical advice on who we are—and what we need to become—to mov...
08/11/2026

What makes us human? And why does it matter? Poetic and practical advice on who we are—and what we need to become—to move forward in togetherness and mutual responsibility in an age of uncertainty and climate chaos.

Zen and Indigenous Hawaiian wisdom for navigating the timeplace of collapse—the highly-anticipated follow-up to When No Thing Works.

Available here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/12630/who-we-are-becoming-matters-the-courage-wisdom-and-aloha-we-need-in-a-timeplace-of-collapse

New release! đź“šA Snuneymuxw ethnobotany guide grounded in Indigenous knowledge and deep ancestral connection to the land....
08/10/2026

New release! đź“š

A Snuneymuxw ethnobotany guide grounded in Indigenous knowledge and deep ancestral connection to the land.

Plant Teachings from My Auntie: Gathering Coast Salish Plants for Medicine, Textiles, Nourishment, and Ceremony is a richly illustrated compendium of the many culturally significant wild foods and herbal remedies found in the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

Each entry features plant descriptions complete with both their Hul’q’umi’num and botanical names, typical native habitat, and traditional uses. Particular attention is paid to the sacred Western Red Cedar or “tree of life.” The book also offers a selection of healing recipes; tips for respectful, sustainable harvesting; ethical and responsible preparation techniques; and a guide to local gathering sites.

Snu’y’ulh refers to teachings handed down through generations. Snuneymuxw Elder and Knowledge Keeper Geraldine Manson, whose traditional name is C’tasi:a, draws on the sacred knowledge passed on to her by her “Auntie Ellen,” Dr. Ellen White, also known as Kwulasulwut. Central to these learnings is the fundamental concept or protocol of honoring gifts from the land by gathering and preparing in ways that respect the history, culture, spirituality, and Indigenous knowledge associated with each species.

This powerful work is a rare treasure that will appeal to those seeking to foster greater cultural understanding and ecological responsibility while deepening their commitment to meaningful reconciliation.

Available here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/12189/plant-teachings-from-my-auntie-gathering-coast-salish-plants-for-medicine-textiles-nourishment-and-ceremony

This lyrical and joyful picture book celebrates new experiences and community traditions when a young boy learns to danc...
08/10/2026

This lyrical and joyful picture book celebrates new experiences and community traditions when a young boy learns to dance at his first powwow.

A wonderful read-aloud, and includes an author’s note about powwows.

Learn more here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/11382/its-powwow-time

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate and honour the rich cultures, histories, langua...
08/09/2026

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate and honour the rich cultures, histories, languages, and knowledge systems of Indigenous Peoples around the world, while also recognizing the importance of protecting and upholding Indigenous rights.

At Strong Nations, we are grateful to work alongside Indigenous authors, artists, educators, Knowledge Keepers, and communities who continue to share their stories, inspire learning, and create meaningful change.

Today, for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we invite you to view our collection of books by Indigenous authors and artists from around the world, as well as our thoughtfully curated selection of giftware created by Indigenous makers: www.strongnations.com

The more we start to live like mushrooms, author Madison Murphy Barney argues, the more healthy, just, and abundant our ...
08/06/2026

The more we start to live like mushrooms, author Madison Murphy Barney argues, the more healthy, just, and abundant our lives will be. Unlike other mushroom-focused books, Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms isn’t a foraging guide, a scientific examination of fungi, or a glimpse into the powers of psilocybin. Rather, it weaves the guiding attributes of mushrooms and ancestral wisdom into an inspiring metaphor that calls us back into right relationship with each other and with our planet.

Available here: https://www.strongnations.com/store/12726/our-ancestors-want-us-to-be-mushrooms-wisdom-for-living-in-balance-with-the-planet-and-each-other

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