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Using the “A Girl Called Echo” Series to Spark Discussion in Your Classroom

Published on December 11, 2019 in For Teachers

Is the past ever truly behind us? In the A Girl Called Echo series, a thirteen-year-old Métis girl named Echo Desjardins finds herself immersed in the historical events that have shaped her identity. The series, written by Katherena Vermette with illustrations by Scott B. Henderson and colours by Donovan Yaciuk, follows Echo as she slides […]

Tags: A Girl Called Echo, Graphic Novel, Katherena Vermette, Scott B. Henderson

Three Teacher’s Guides for Leading Conversations on Indigenous Issues

Published on October 16, 2019 in For Teachers

Did you know we have teacher’s guides for many of our titles? These guides are a great help when it comes to tackling tough themes. If you’re a little nervous about discussing Indigenous issues in your classroom, these resources are worth checking out! Each teacher’s guide below makes an excellent companion to its respective book. […]

Tags: books for classrooms, Canadian Educators, Canadian Teachers, David Alexander Robertson, decolonize classrooms, HighWater Press, Indigenous authors, Indigenous Literature, KC Adams, own voices, Perception, Seven Teachings, Teaching, Teaching Art, The Helen Betty Osborne, When We Were Alone

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Category Archives: For Teachers

Using the “A Girl Called Echo” Series to Spark Discussion in Your Classroom

Three Teacher’s Guides for Leading Conversations on Indigenous Issues

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