by boot | Feb 21, 2025
In the book, it says, “nôhkom ayamihâw. ᓅᐦᑯᒼ ᐊᔭᒥᐦᐋᐤ᙮ Nôhkom prays. nitayamihân. ᓂᑕᔭᒥᐦᐋᐣ᙮ I pray.” Ask the students to think about why they are praying. What do you see them doing in the pictures? What else do you notice in the pictures? Many Cree people pray to the...
by boot | Feb 21, 2025
The text says, “nôhkom mamanêw. ᓅᐦᑯᒼ ᒪᒪᓀᐤ᙮ Nôhkom gets ready.” Ask students: Who do you think Nôhkom is? Where do you think she is getting ready to go? What clues do you see in the illustration that make you think that? Have students look at the illustration with the...
by boot | Feb 20, 2025
Generate a list of different feelings with students. Have them choose one to discuss with a partner, telling about a time when they have experienced this feeling.
by boot | Feb 20, 2025
As you read through the book, document the description of each of the animals. With students, create a chart to capture each animal’s characteristics. (Chart headings can be “Animal,” “Feeling” and “Character Trait.”)
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Ask students: Where did Shi-shi-etko decide to put her memories? Why do you think she didn’t take this object with her to residential school? Why did she take a sprig of fir and hold it close to her heart as she left in the back of the truck?
