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The Métis Alphabet Book

by (author) Joseph Jean Fauchon

illustrated by Sheldon Mauvieux

translated by Norman Fleury

Publisher
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Initial publish date
Jan 2009
Category
General
Recommended Age
5
Recommended Grade
k
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780920915967
    Publish Date
    Jan 2009
    List Price
    $12.95

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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.

Norman Fleury's profile page

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.

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