Several Indigenous authors and editors have recently published books for or about the classroom. Plains Cree Knowledge Keeper and author Shelly Nelson of Onion Lake, Saskatchewan has published a children’s book called My Name is Kona. The book is written for readers from K–5 and draws on land-based imagery, descriptive storytelling, and Cree language. “It’s been really fun,” said Nelson, who has been reading the book at schools and community events. “The kids really connect with the stories and the teachings.” Na’kuset partnered with Judith Henderson to publish a children’s book called “I Am My Name” about her personal experience with the Sixties Scoop. She stated that she hopes her story will be used in classrooms to help children learn about the Sixties Scoop and start conversations about reconciliation. Meanwhile, authors Christine M’Lot and Kata Adamov Ferguson have published a book called Renewal: Indigenous Perspectives on Land-Based Education In and Beyond the Classroom. The book serves as a guide for educators who are interested in integrating Indigenous land-based pedagogies in the classroom and outdoor settings.
