ArticlesPenny M. Thomas
Penny M. Thomas is a writer from Fisher River First Nation. She lives and works in Peguis First Nation with her family. She works as a therapist in the school setting and in private practice.
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FeaturesLearning new Cree words is like beading, ‘gathering a word here or there’
In her colourful children’s book, KISĒWĀTISI –Be Kind, educator and language advocate Elizabeth Merasty (a member of the Peter Ballantyne First Nation, Saskatchewan), immerses us in Nehiyaw (Cree) pedagogy. -
Young Adult/Children12-year-old’s time at culture camp comes alive for readers through sensory journey
Kristy Jackson, a Saskatchewan-based author of Cree, German, and Scottish descent (and a member of the Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Treaty 6), gifts readers young and old with a beautiful story showing the power of connection on the mind, body, and spirit. -
Young Adult/ChildrenFiery spirit of young Métis protagonist ‘refreshing’ for readers young and old
In her new novel for middle years readers, Maggie Lou, Firefox, award-winning author Arnolda Dufour Bowes evokes in readers the tenacity and adventure of childhood spirit. -
FeaturesStory of people struggling with sickness a timely reminder of faith and resilience
The Gift of the Little People, written by acclaimed and award-winning author William Dumas, a Rocky Cree storyteller born in South Indian Lake, shares with us an important and timeless piece of Indigenous knowledge and history of the Rocky Cree People.
