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smzalokar's review against another edition
5.0
Woah. Definitely the best book I’ve read this year, possibly will have read the coming year. So important to hear these stories.
gileslibrarian6's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of illustrated stories highlighting indigenous peoples stories: most based in fact; one fictional. Will educate readers on the struggles and oppression of Canadian Indigenous people. Each story began with background information and a timeline to outline its historical context. Beautiful coloring.
olliecheek's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
cro777's review against another edition
5.0
I love a good non-fiction history book that challenges everything I was taught while also reminding me that what I have taught to students has been on the “right side of history.” This book is fantastic and if you really want to learn about the rediscovery of North America in the late 15th century then this is the book for you.
It’s rare to find a book that recenters history away from the white European lens we all grow up learning is the “correct” history (you know, Columbus found the New World....blah blah blah) and shifts history back to the land and the first peoples who called this place home. I have to commend the author because this book is gorgeous. It gives us a no-nonsense history of North America that is solidly researched and explained. You would be surprised how much history is skewed towards the winner and how much we have not been taught or told over the years, especially when it comes to time periods like The American Revolution and the Civil War, and how influential and important Indigenous peoples were and are to what we call North America (Canada, US, and Mexico) today. This book does what the subtitle says, it tears down the traditional story and rote history and remakes the ideal of North America. Just do yourself a favor and read this book.
It’s rare to find a book that recenters history away from the white European lens we all grow up learning is the “correct” history (you know, Columbus found the New World....blah blah blah) and shifts history back to the land and the first peoples who called this place home. I have to commend the author because this book is gorgeous. It gives us a no-nonsense history of North America that is solidly researched and explained. You would be surprised how much history is skewed towards the winner and how much we have not been taught or told over the years, especially when it comes to time periods like The American Revolution and the Civil War, and how influential and important Indigenous peoples were and are to what we call North America (Canada, US, and Mexico) today. This book does what the subtitle says, it tears down the traditional story and rote history and remakes the ideal of North America. Just do yourself a favor and read this book.
laurelcloud's review against another edition
4.0
This was an interesting way to learn some important history. The art was beautiful.
nocturna_of_space's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
smithreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Cannibalism and Murder
missbradleys_bookcart's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fantastic compilation of stories that span all across our country. Written and illustrated by various authors and illustrators, each story has a different style but yet each contributes to the whole. Featuring events and people important in our history, we are able to see a perspective that is important and necessary as we work towards reconciliation. Each story starts with a timeline of events to show the importance of the how each hero fought for indigenous rights and provides the necessary background to help the reader make sense of the story. I loved Annie of Red River and cheered for her spunky nature when she stands up for herself and the other women of Red River. I also loved Peggy, the story of Francis Pegahmagabow, as it tells the story of his heroic efforts as a sniper during WW1 but even more importantly because it addresses how as the most decorated Indigenous soldier he was turned down 5 times for agricultural loans. Other stories to note are Nimki the heartbreaking story about kids in care, Warrior Nation about the Oka Crisis, and Red Clouds about a windigo. The whole book is fantastic and I recommend reading the whole thing but this would also be great for mini literature circles in a history or social studies class where groups look at one specific story and then have a chance to discuss together. Also important to note are the many contributions that our Manitoba authors and illustrators made in helping to put this together!
mogojojo1013's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
west_witch's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, and Colonisation
Moderate: Violence, Police brutality, and War
Minor: Genocide