Book description
The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty.
On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis's home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen-to…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Treaty Words as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This might look like a children’s book, but it is statecraft and diplomacy in action. It expresses big, radically transformative ideas in words simple and charming enough that they can beguile a 10-year-old child.
I was handed the book by its author, Aimée Craft, an Anishinaabe expert on water and professor at the University of Ottawa. She has written with élan and poise a book that is simultaneously ceremony, lesson, and meditation. It conveys the power and value of treaties as the basis of all relationships, treaties made between humans and water, sky and earth, as well as between peoples…
Simple lyrical illustrations bring this story about commitments to life. A wise grandfather guides his granddaughter on a journey of discovery teaching her about indigenous perspectives. This important book is moving and essential for readers of all ages. It offers authentic historic perspectives and helps to describe the responsibility of truth and reconciliation.
From Jill's list on young explorers.
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