Bøker av Jason Eaglespeaker

A revelation of Steven's ancestral Choctaw family.Important individuals, traditions and facts about Choctaw life, past and present. Both a nod to the Choctaw and an eye-opening experience for the reader. The last of a dying breed, Steven recalls memories of his Choctaw childhood and family. As he ages it will all soon be lost, this book preserves history.

A collection of stories from Cree author Charlie Venne. He grew up on the trapline with his grandparents. His "rez life" stories don't hold back. Politics, spirituality, gangs, Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women ... all are revealed.

A new updated version for 2024!A climate change kids book, like no other. A young curious spruce tree, from the Boreal forest of northern Manitoba, longs to experience the world outside of his own roots. Through the help of a young First Nations Warrior named Strong Eagle Woman, Little Tree learns the affects of climate change. Now, he is on a mission with Strong Eagle Woman to encourage immediate action to save the planet - before it's too late.

It all started from a dream of three words.I am an Indigenous, Mompreneur from Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada. I started SHB Apparel from the ground up - it means Spirit of a Warrior, Hope for the future and the Beauty of life. My vision and inspiration revolves around my daughters' attempts and experiences with suicide, and their struggles with mental health. It all started with a mother's love for her daughters ...

A Collection of Powerful Works from the Students of Forest Lawn High SchoolThroughout the semester our class explored the theme of Challenges and the various ways that people have coped with, or overcome, their struggles. The authors discovered their own strengths and resiliency along the way. I am so proud of the students' hard work and growth.The authors of Forest Lawn High School dedicate this book to all those who have struggled and overcome many challenges during the pandemic.- Christine Dodson

When NAPI gives his robe away to a rock -- then takes it back -- he learns a valuable lesson about sharing.This Level 2 book is perfect for the "Rookie Reader". Full of simple sentences, sight words and words to sound out.

When NAPI is warned not to jump too long on the ice --- he quickly learns a gross lessonabout the value of listening.This Level 2 book is perfect for the "Rookie Reader". Full of simple sentences, sight words and words to sound out.

A 1-10 counting book that is set in South Dakota and is written in both English and Lakota.It would be suitable for birth through Kindergarten as a regular counting book that introduces cardinal numbers as well as plant and animals in South Dakota. As a Lakota language learning book, it would be useful for birth on up. The illustrations depict a day in the life of the native animals and plants of South Dakota. The pictures are colorful and friendly and give readers an accurate idea of life in the state's great outdoors.

A groundbreaking graphic novel that teaches you to harness traditional Indigenous values to create career & life success.WHO IS NAPI? (pronounced "NAW-PEA") He's a trickster, a troublemaker, a downright foolish being. NAPI's example teaches us what not to do. The Blackfoot (a powerful North American plains Indian tribe) have used the stories of NAPI to educate, and motivate, their people since prehistoric times. Countless generations have survived, and thrived, from the knowledge NAPI provides. The "NAPI" graphic novel will introduce you to those same valuable lessons, and help you achieve integrity-based results. Respect, humility, truth, love, bravery, honesty and wisdom ... traditional values are a roadmap to career & life success.

NAPI is a trickster, a trouble maker, a foolish beingHe teaches us what not to do.The lessons of NAPI have been used to educate Blackfoot children and families for countless generations. With five big books in one, the NAPI anthology is a perfect introduction: NAPI & The RockNAPI & The BullberriesNAPI & The WolvesNAPI & The BuffaloNAPI & The Elk Level 3 is for Eager Readers - high interest stories, with new vocabulary, dialogue, longer sentences, Indigenous humor and moral dilemmas

A collection of essays written in honor of every Elder that has helped them along in their early journey. It is a collection of personal experiences on and off the walk of the old trails, with the support of allies from all walks of life.

This story was inspired by my late grandparents, my parents, and my own stories incorporated into one.Originally written as a screenplay for a short film, I wanted to tell a story revealing the cycle of abuse that our people endured, from years ago when the residential schools existed.

When NAPI finds a huge bush of his favorite berries -- he learns a valuable lesson about paying attention.This Level 3 book is perfect for the "Eager Reader". High interest stories for the developing reader. New vocabulary and longer sentences.

Stereotypes - we endure them, and even have some of our own. A young boy learns this lesson from day one.

Powerful research from a powerful Indigenous scholar.The cultural, spiritual, social, anthropological, environmental, historical and educational realms of my Syilx ancestors - who inhabited the lands on both sides of the 49th parallel.

When NAPI is warned not to make the buffalo laugh too much --- he quickly learns a painful lesson about the value of gratitude.This Level 3 book is perfect for the "Eager Reader". High interest stories for the developing reader. New vocabulary and longer sentences.

When NAPI is warned not to jump too long on the ice --- he quickly learns a gross lesson about the value of listening.This Level 3 book is perfect for the "Eager Reader". High interest stories for the developing reader. New vocabulary and longer sentences.

When NAPI Makes the buffalo laugh -- then takes itway too far -- he learns a valuable lesson about greed.This Level 2 book is perfect for the "Rookie Reader". Full of simple sentences, sight words and words to sound out.

When the Elk blindly follow NAPI everywhere -- they learn a valuable lesson about trust.This Level 3 book is perfect for the "Eager Reader". High interest stories for the developing reader. New vocabulary and longer sentences.

The chilling chronicles of a Native family's government-sanctioned exploitation in the North American residential/boarding school systems.What began as a handmade scrapbook, is now used in school curriculum, university syllabus', treatment/corrections centre resources, healing initiatives, government agencies and educational trainings worldwide. Gain a full and proper education about a dark episode in North American history.The highly anticipated next chapter in the series, "UNeducation, Vol 2: The Side of Society You Don't See On TV" is now available: https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B08L4B4HS8

"I looked, I listened, then I watched. Time has no limit. Be the best you can be. There's nothing you can't do. This collection of my poems and short stories comes from my heart. It's what I have witnessed, what I have seen." - Mikayla Wright, 14 years old (2020)

Over a two year period, countless Indigenous people - from tribes throughout North America - gave powerful candid responses to self reflective substance abuse questions.Is life easier when you're sober?Can you achieve sobriety at home?Do drug and alcohol interventions work?As a kid, did you abuse any substances?What's your biggest struggle in recovery?Can you achieve sobriety without a Sponsor?When did you realize you were losing control?What do you tell your children about addiction?Have you ever enabled someone else's addictions?Can you achieve sobriety without changing friends?Have you ever been self righteous in your recovery?Can people become addicted to treatment programs?Can you achieve sobriety without lifestyle changes?Can a substance abuser ever become a casual user?A difficult, but necessary read.

Facing rejection and tragedy, a group of teens bond with each other for support and find hope.

The chilling chronicles of a family's exploitation in Canada's notorious residential schools.The book that started it all! It began as a single scrapbook, created for educators.UNeducation, Vol 1 is now in schools, universities, libraries, treatment/corrections centers, healing initiatives, government agencies and educator trainings worldwide. Gain a full and proper education about a dark episode in North American history. These haunting chapters await: You Can't Sugarcoat GenocideTo Kill The Indian In The ChildIsolated IncidentNo History of Colonialism?Aggressive AssimilationThe LawSpeak EnglishGauntletThe highly anticipated next chapter in the series, "UNeducation, Vol 2: The Side of Society You Don't See On TV" is now available.

Based on the best selling "NAPI The Trixster" Indigenous graphic novel/self-help series, this brand new coloring book is unlike any you've ever seen.

This book is a journey through my Mi'kmaq culture.Learn with me about the Seven Sacred Teachings. from members of my tribe who have positively influenced my life. These sacred teachings are a part of our everyday lives as Mi'kmaq people - and can be seen almost anywhere, all you have to do is look around with a different perspective. I hope you can learn something from our Mi'kmaq culture within the confines of these pages and walk on a short journey with me.- Nyanza Julian, Author and Illustrator

Celebrate ancient and modern-day spiritual journeys for justice and wisdom.By spotlighting the narrative, artistic, and philosophic work of new Canadians and refugees attending a high school English Language Learners (ELL) program in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, this pedagogically-innovative children's book provides young readers with an innovative approach to philosophizing in the classroom. Plato's Myth of Er is made accessible for students through a rich, collaborative retelling of the original story, by students for students, which includes a diverse array of student artwork as well as the original Greek text with Stephanus numbers. The intent of this book is to inspire student-readers to take up philosophizing by considering the powerful connections that can be made between their own experiences and their own spiritual yearnings, and those detailed by Plato in his Republic some 2500 years ago.

The inter-generational impacts of residential schools, as seen through the author's own dysfunction.Book One (of Two)"A trip inside my mind, my own dysfunction. I reveal what I've done, what I've seen, what I've endured - what many call the inter-generational impacts of the residential school era. This is for my descendants." - Jason EaglespeakerFull color, this is not an easy read, nor should it be. These 18 haunting chapters await: Suicide?Last of A Dying BreedBorn To HustleThe Drug LifeHuffFight for LifeDUI - Drumming Under The InfluenceThe Nothing ChildI Am A FriendThree Times WastedHer Name Is Jason?Hard ReductionOverdoseRed SurvivorsAbove The Falling RainThe History of FrybreadMary Had A PimpWhy?

A powerful screenplay about a boy who runs away from the Residential school he grew up in.Later, he is rescued by his estranged grandfather, and is taken to the mountains, where he has his first taste of Freedom and Paradise.

The human side of the opioid crisis A powerful collection of stories from Southern Alberta. Mothers, Brothers, Daughters, Cousins and more tell the heartbreaking tales of drug use. See beyond the statistics, the needle debris, and the politics, and into the hearts of people.