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In the fall of 2025 we visited Elder and Knowledge Keeper Wes Fineday in Sweetgrass, Saskatchewan to collect stories 100 years after the first visit to Sweetgrass by Leonard Bloomfield. From the original collection of texts by Bloomfield, two books were published: Sacred Stories of the Sweetgrass Cree (1930), and Plains Cree Texts (1934). Our visit in 2025 gives us the opportunity to glimpse into the past as Wes is a direct descendant of one of the original story tellers, and knew some of the others personally. This collection, "Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective" hopes to build ...

This dual-language book celebrates baby and welcomes them into the world. In English and Plains Cree.

An evocative picture book intended to foster empathy among children and encourage them to show each other love and support. In English and Plains Cree.

This dual-language, poetic book for babies and toddlers celebrates every child and the joy babies bring into the world. In English and Plains Cree.

Count your kisses with baby in this delightful rhyming book. In English and Plains Cree.

A dual-language poem for newborns by renowned storyteller Richard Van Camp accompanied by photographs. In English and Plains Cree.

The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.