The Métis Alphabet Book
- Publisher
- Gabriel Dumont Institute
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2009
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 5
- Recommended Grade
- k
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780920915967
- Publish Date
- Jan 2009
- List Price
- $12.95
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Where to buy it
Description
The Métis Alphabet Book is a unique addition to the creative genre of children's alphabet books. Emerging Métis author Joseph Jean Fauchon highlights historical figures, significant events, places of interest and other aspects of Métis identity to take youthful readers beyond the alphabet to explore the richness of Métis history and culture. Sheldon Mauvieux's softly-coloured images, inspired by illustrations and photographs, provide an engaging complement to the text. The Métis Alphabet Book strengthens Métis pride and identity while providing young readers with an informative reference book about the essence of being Métis. The second edition of this book (originally published in 2006) features a Michif translation by Michif specialist Norman Fleury.
About the authors
Joseph Jean Fauchon's profile page
Sheldon Mauvieux's profile page
Originally from St. Lazare, Manitoba, Norman Fleury is a gifted storyteller and teacher. Dedicated to the conservation and promotion of the Michif language, he has contributed to dozens of language resources. He currently teaches Michif in the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan.
Awards
- Winner, Saskatchewan Book Awards - First Peoples' Publishing Award
Librarian Reviews
The Métis Alphabet Book
Hand drawn images of Métis culture decorate this alphabet book. Written in both English and Michif, the traditional Métis language, each letter is used to describe some part of Métis culture. Some of the words used are capote, York boat, beadwork, infinity flag and Louis Riel. Although there are not enough letters to represent all parts of Métis culture, the author incorporates other cultural information under different letters, such as using N for New Nation to describe how the Métis are a blending of European and First Nations culture yet are culturally distinct.Fauchon is a Métis teacher and Fleury is a Métis storyteller who has also translated The Flower Beadwork People (also featured in this catalogue) into Michif.
Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools. 2010-2011.
Other titles by
The Voyageurs
Forefathers of the Métis Nation
The Big Tease
A Story of Eliza Delorme and her Cousin, Édouard Beaupré, the Willow Bunch Giant
Métis Camp Circle
A Bison Culture Way of Life
Métis Christmas Mittens
Road Allowance Kitten
Manny's Memories
My First Métis Lobstick
A Story of Métis Life During the Voyageur Fur Trade Days
Roogaroo Mickey
The Diamond Willow Walking Stick
A Traditional Métis Story About Generosity
