Health and Healing

Presents a tapestry of perspectives on the interplay of health, cultural ecology, diet, agriculture, and environment, which are foundations of sustainable living, rooted in the historical traditions and practices of Indigenous peoples.

This five-volume set is accessible to students from fourth grade through high school.

Tim Giago, who spent his childhood at one of these schools, examines the unholy alliance between church and state that tried to destroy generations of Indian children.

Part of the Caring For Me series, to empower children to make choices that promote their holistic health.

Part of the Caring For Me series. Children learn about feeding our bodies with healthful food and keeping our bodies moving.

Little Tony learns about keeping his eyes, ears, nose and mouth healthy. Part of the Caring For Me series.

Authors review traditional agriculture, biodiversity, and the issues brought about by colonization of people and land.

Highlights indigenous ingredients, traditional recipes and contemporary recipes with ancient roots.

In this gloriously photographed book, Native food expert Lois Ellen Frank (Kiowa), presents more than 100 recipes.

Recognizing an urgent need for liberation strategies, this offers hands-on suggestions for Indigenous communities to decolonize themselves.

Whenever Grandma gets that “special feeling,” the children know they're about get a lesson about how First Nations peoples used to live in the old days.

A powerful tale of growing up that expertly explores issues of rape, alcoholism, domestic violence and loss.

Part of a healing program for Indian people to find their way back to sobriety and wholeness.

David's family gently teaches him about alcoholism and the importance of making healthy choices.

This cookbook from Zuni Pueblo offers recipes, folklore, and linguistic information.

Quail-child learns about emotional health, and protecting her physical space.  Part of the Caring For Me series.

Engage very young readers in the important history of the residential school system, and the trauma that has resulted.

The Soccer Trails is an honor to Inuit belief; it would also be a beautiful way to help a child who has suffered a loss.

Designed for upper elementary students, this booklet can supplement basic science and social studies concepts.

Designed for upper elementary students, this booklet can supplement basic science and social studies concepts.