World Without Bees

by | Feb 25, 2026

The back cover synopsis begins with the words: “In a world where real bees are extinct …” What does this tell you about the setting of this book? What would a world without bees be like? What kinds of themes do you expect to surface in a story that takes place in a...

Loss of Indigenous Rights

by | Feb 25, 2026

Have students give examples from the text that highlight the loss of Indigenous rights in connection to the Indian Act. e.g., Residential schools — all Indigenous children in Canada had to attend residential school. Nipishish and Pinamen had to attend residential...

Changes in Your Community

by | Feb 25, 2026

In the book Good for Nothing, Nipishish and his community are concerned about the development that is taking place in their community without their consultation. Ask students: Can you think of something that has happened in your community where you have been in a...