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Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past

Based on a True Story

by (author) Cindy Blackstock

illustrated by Amanda Strong & Spotted Fawn Productions

Publisher
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society
Initial publish date
Jun 2020
Category
General
Recommended Age
6 to 12
Recommended Grade
1 to 7
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781777009137
    Publish Date
    Jun 2020
    List Price
    $12.95

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Did you know? Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past was selected for the 2021 TD Summer Reading list!

For the past 13 years, Spirit Bear has been working hard to make sure First Nations children get the help they need when they need it so they can grow up safely with their families, get a good education, and be healthy and proud of who they are. It’s been a long journey, and Spirit Bear needs a vacation! He and his family set out for Songhees and Esquimalt territories (Victoria, British Columbia) for their holiday adventure. Along the way, they see a statue of John A. Macdonald—Canada’s first Prime Minister—being removed from the steps of Victoria City Hall. Some people have signs that say, “Save the statue,” and others have signs that say, “The statue must go!” Spirit Bear and his family learn why people disagree and how we can learn from the good and bad parts of history to make better decisions now and for future generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit kids.

About the authors

Cindy Blackstock's profile page

Amanda Strong is a Michif, Indigenous filmmaker, media artist, and stop motion director currently based out of the unceded Coast Salish territory also known as Vancouver, British Columbia. She has exhibited work and screened films worldwide, including at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
www.spottedfawnproductions.com

Amanda Strong's profile page

Spotted Fawn Productions' profile page

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