Remember Who You Are / Kiskisi Awîna Kiya (Dual-Language English & Plains Cree)
Dual-Language English & Plains Cree
You are more powerful than you imagine.
In this lyrical picture book, young readers are reminded of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors and their own potential. Each page offers an affirmation about identity, respect, love and truth, encouraging all children to embrace their unique gifts and power. From the resilience flowing through their veins to the knowledge written in the stars, Remember Who You Are / kiskisi awîna kiya inspires children to see themselves as integral parts of their community, capable of great leadership and great kindness.
Perfect for bedtime reading and classroom discussions, this book fosters a deep sense of belonging and pride by celebrating Indigenous heritage and reminding young readers who they truly are.
This bilingual book includes full text in both English and Plains Cree. Available in French as N'oublie jamais qui tu es.
Leona Prince is from Nak'azdli Whut'en, is a proud member of the Lake Babine Nation and belongs to the Lhts'umusyoo (Beaver Clan). Leona is an award-winning educator and is currently the Director of Instruction for Indigenous Education for School District 91 Nechako Lakes. She is the author of A Dance Through the Seasons, published by WaveMaker Press, and the bestselling co-author of Be a Good Ancestor, published by Orca Book Publishers. Leona lives in Burns Lake, British Columbia.
abrielle Prince is Dakelh from Lake Babine Nation and Nak'azdli Whut'en. Gabrielle is pursuing a bachelor of science in psychology with a minor in First Nations studies. She is the bestselling co-author of Be a Good Ancestor. When she's not immersed in her studies, Gabrielle enjoys exploring the outdoors, engaging in cultural activities and volunteering. She lives in British Columbia.
Sara General belongs to the Turtle Clan and the Mohawk Nation. She lives in the community of Six Nations of the Grand River with her husband, three children and pet turtle. Sara holds a Doctor of Education from Western University, and she is a writer, an artist, a language learner and a researcher. In addition to her work for Spirit & Intent, an Indigenous publishing company she co-founded to make language books for her community, Sara's writing has been published by Rubicon Books, Theytus Books, Exile Quarterly, Hamilton Arts & Letters and Kayak Magazine. Her illustrations have appeared in Kayak Magazine and in publications by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
9781459844360
Book, Hardcover
Remember Who You Are / Kiskisi Awîna Kiya (Dual-Language English & Plains Cree)
Dual-Language English & Plains Cree
- Author: Leona Prince, Gabrielle Prince
- Illustrator: Sara General
- Translator: Dorothy Thunder
Orca Book Publishers, 2025
32
Plains Cree, English
9.25 x 9.25 x 0.25 inches, 0.18 pounds
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