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Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance

Charlene BearheadSeries: Siha Tooskin Knows
5
(2)
Pages
40
Year
2020
Language
English

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Paul Wahasaypa-Siha Tooskin-has invited his friend, Jeff, to a powwow. It's Jeff's very first powwow, and is he ever nervous! What if he says or does the wrong thing? Grass dancers, Fancy Shawl dancers, Chicken dancers-what does it all mean? Follow along as Jeff learns all about the dances and their beautiful traditions. See you at the powwow!
The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

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"#SihaTooskinKnows..., with its words and illustrations, is a love letter to our family, culture, resilience, and pride."
Tanya Talaga, journalist and author
"Reconciliation is a big word, and it is a big job. Authors Wilson and Charlene Bearhead show us that even storybook characters can help when they are brought alive in authentic cultural settings. Meet Paul Wahasaypa, also known as Siha Tooskin or Little Foot, as he dances his way through these colourful pages, sharing some of the things he loves most with his new, non-Indigenous friend Jeff…his c
Marie Wilson, Commissioner, TRC of Canada , 2009-2015

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