Book cover of Sky Wolf's Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge

Sky Wolf’s Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge

ISBN

9781773216300

Publisher & Publication Year

Annick, 2022

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Author

Eldon Yellowhorn (Piikani Nation) and Kathy Lowinger

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Synopsis

Summary

How are knowledge systems passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders and ancestors, Indigenous Peoples throughout North America have observed, practiced, experimented, and interacted with plants, animals, the sky, and the waters over millennia. Knowledge keepers have shared their wisdom with younger people through oral history, stories, ceremonies, and records that took many forms. This book explores how Indigenous knowledge comes from centuries of practices, experiences, and ideas gathered by people who have a long history with the natural world.

Notable Achievements

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection; Nominated, Yellow Cedar Award, OLA 2022; Joint winner, TD Summer Reading Club 2023; Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Books Centre 2022; Joint winner, Kirkus Best Books List 2022; Joint winner, Best Bets List, Ontario Library Association 2023; Short-listed, Red Cedar Book Award 2023; Joint winner, Skipping Stones Honor Award 2023

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews: "An authoritative tribute to Indigenous knowledge systems that's a must-have for every library and classroom."

Booklist: "This relevant, timely, and appealingly designed book is highly recommended for young readers who are looking to learn more about the knowledge and contributions of Indigenous people."

Educator Guide

This guide, created by Annick Press, provides chapter-by-chapter discussion questions and activities.

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