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The sharing circle stories about First Nations culture text, Theresa Meuse-Dallien ; illustrations, Arthur Stevens

Catalog Data

Author:
Meuse, Theresa 1958-  Search this
Illustrator:
Stevens, Arthur 1970-  Search this
Physical description:
52 pages color illustrations 21 x 23 cm
Type:
Juvenile fiction
Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse
Fiction
Picture books for children
Fictional Work
Short stories, Juvenile
Canadian fiction, Juvenile
Picture books
Juvenile works
Romans
Place:
Canada
Date:
2003
Notes:
nmai copy gift of Nimbus Publishing
Contents:
The Eagle Feather 1 -- The Sacred Herbs 9 -- The Medicine Pouch 15 -- The Dream Catcher 23 -- The Talking Circle 31 -- The Medicine Wheel 37 -- The Drum 45
Summary:
"Matthew loves to play games with his friends and share his toys with them. But most of all he loves to share the special treasures that remind him of his First Nations culture. Perhaps his favourite treasure is the medicine pouch that his grandfather made especially for him. This is where he keeps many of his other treasurers, including the sacred herbs his mother gave him. Matthew uses the herbs to remind him to be grateful for everything that nature gives us. Another special gift is the eagle feather from his father. Matthew knows that the eagle is a symbol of the spiritual strength of his culture. But there is one other gift that has a special place in Matthew's heart. It is the dream catcher that Matthew gave to his friend Dustin to help him not have bad dreams. The Sharing Circle is a collection of seven stories about First Nations culture and spiritual practices: The Eagle Feather, The Dream Catcher, The Sacred Herbs, The Talking Circle, The Medicine Wheel, The Drum, and The Medicine Pouch. Researched and written by Mi'kmaw children's author Theresa Meuse-Dallien, and beautifully illustrated by Mi'kmaw illustrator Arthur Stevens, this book will engage and inform children of all ages. Book jacket."--Jacket
Topic:
Micmac Indians--Rites and ceremonies  Search this
Micmac Indians--Religion  Search this
Social life and customs  Search this
Micmac Indians  Search this
Indigenous peoples--Juvenile fiction  Search this
Micmac  Search this
Micmac--Religion  Search this
Micmac--Rites et cérémonies  Search this
Micmac--Mœurs et coutumes  Search this
Micmac Indians--Social life and customs  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1161071