Description:
Read the bestselling children's book I am Connected in the Haida language. Approved by the author, Ḵung Jaadee, and translated by Dr. Jasḵwaan Bedard.
With the intention to assist in language preservation while making cultural stories more accessible to Indigenous Peoples, this series of translated books promote the learning of Indigenous languages for all ages with the help of popular and familiar stories.
A beautifully illustrated story about the spiritual connection we have with one another and the natural world around us. Along the backdrop of Haida Gwaii's breathtaking landscapes, Indigenous storyteller Ḵung Jaadee invites you to witness the many threads of relationship that connect us across time and space. With a gentle introduction to self-soothing practices, this book engages children through questions to reflect on their connection to the world around them.
Brief description: Carla Joseph is a Métis/Cree artist born in Prince George, BC. Carla received her key to become an artist in residence at the Prince George Community Arts Council in 2016. She went on to win Art Battle in 2016 and 2018. Carla has her own very unique style which many people connect with. She loves the way she makes people feel with her art and it inspires her to continue with her gift. Carla loves to challenge herself by taking on many different projects that can be seen around her home community. Carla has illustrated at least five wonderful children's books including Be a Good Ancestor. She now resides in the lower mainland.