Children's Fiction Native Canadian
Li Paviyon Di Michif (Thomas and the Metis Flag)
- Publisher
- Pemmican Publications
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2015
- Category
- Native Canadian
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- p to 2
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894717199
- Publish Date
- Sep 2015
- List Price
- $10.95
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Description
Thomas is asked to bring a symbol of his culture to class. His mother shows him a Metis flag and explains the importance of the infinity symbol and its significance to the Metis people.
About the authors
Sheldon Dawson is an illustrator who specializes in children’s books and educational material. He works in acrylic and mixed-media paintings, and his culturally sensitive illustrations help teach positive, healthy and traditional lifestyles and provide First Nations students with classroom materials that honor their own identity and culture. Sheldon has been nominated three times for the Best Illustrated Book of the Year Award in Manitoba and his paintings have been exhibited in galleries across Canada. Sheldon lives in Winnipeg.
