Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance, Paperback

Thundering drums, rattling hooves, clinking jingles--Jeff didn't even know what a jingle was before his amazing weekend at the powwow As a non-Indigenous boy, Jeff has never had a chance to take in the sights, sounds, and spirit of this incredible gathering. Now, thanks to his friend and classmate, Paul Wahasaypa, Jeff will have a front-row seat to many styles of dance. Encouraged by the lighthearted laughter and heartfelt wisdom of Paul and his Uncle Lenard, Jeff will learn about Grass dancers, Fancy Shawl dancers, and Chicken dancers, just to name a few. Yes, in this welcoming atmosphere, he finds himself amazed by the beauty of the regalia, the athleticism and grace of the dancers, and the resilient spirit of the people. Most of all, Jeff feels blessed to learn the stories and teachings that have carried this beautiful tradition for so many years. Dazzling illustrations make it easy to experience the love of the dance. See you at the powwow

Charlene Bearhead is an educator and Indigenous education advocate. She was the first Education Lead for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Education Coordinator for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Charlene was recently honoured with the Alumni Award from the University of Alberta and currently serves as the Director of Reconciliation for Canadian Geographic. She is a mother and a grandmother who began writing stories to teach her own children as she raised them. Charlene lives near Edmonton, Alberta with her husband Wilson.

Wilson Bearhead, a Nakota Elder and Wabamun Lake First Nation community member in central Alberta (Treaty 6 territory), is the recent recipient of the Canadian Teachers' Federation Indigenous Elder Award. Currently, he is the Elder for Elk Island Public Schools. Wilson's grandmother Annie was a powerful, positive influence in his young life, teaching him all of the lessons that gave him the strength, knowledge, and skills to overcome difficult times and embrace the gifts of life.

Chloe Bluebird Mustooch is from the Alexis Nakoda Sioux Nation of Northern Alberta, and is a recent graduate of the Emily Carr University of Art & Design. She is a seamstress, beadworker, illustrator, painter, and sculptor. She was raised on the reservation, and was immersed in hunting, gathering, and traditional rituals, and has also lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an area rich in art and urbanity.