Community Wisdom Keepers

Combines traditional Chippewa stories, recalled in the elders own words, biographical reminiscences and instructions for some cultural practices. It is a rich and important collection.

A collection of childhood stories, traditional stories and an essay, many of which were written in the very early 1900s.

Drawing on his memories and an oral tradition, Allen Sockabasin returns to his Passamaquoddy village. To the outside world they lived in poverty, but he remembers a life that was rich.

“Grandma says” is Tom Porter’s story of a lifetime of learning and teaching, a gift from generations who have not forgotten how we were meant to be on this earth.

These six stories about events in the early life of Diné elder and healer John Honie will resonate with young readers everywhere.

In 1991, Indian women of North, South, and Central America gathered in Lima, Peru with the goal of “reflecting on the situation of the Indian peoples of our continent.”

Twenty indigenous female leaders discuss modern issues facing their communities.

Comprehensive multimedia education package that describes the values of healthy aquatic ecosystems, and the ecology and importance of bull trout.

This second part of his autobiography begins with Ohiyesa’s abrupt departure from traditional life at the age of 15 to join his father in the “civilized” world.

Enlightening collection of legends, humorous tales, history and detailed accounts of life and culture, all told from Crow points of view.

Showcases never before told stories of remarkable Salish women.

Four elders uncompromisingly tell of their lives. This is an antidote to all the lies non-Indian children are taught about the “savage Sioux.”

The first book by Eastman (1858-1939), in which he describes growing up in a traditional Santee environment.

Parker describes how acorns are processed, every step of the way.

Filled with personal stories, Standing Bear writes about child rearing and family; social, spiritual and political organization; and what it is to be human.

A collection of foundation stories and other legends as passed down through generations by the Sandy Lake Cree.

These 44 stories are from Beardslee’s own life, seamlessly interwoven with the traditional stories of her people.

Through their own voices and images, presents the mapping projects carried out by four indigenous communities.

Despite James Fenimore Cooper’s "The Last of the Mohicans," the Mohegan people are alive and well. This is the story of one of their century-old elders.

On the White Earth Reservation, a couple in their late sixties continue to harvest wild rice by canoe the traditional way.