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Claire and her Grandfather
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This is the story of Claire, who is learning about her Aboriginal heritage. This story is designed to enhance young people’s awareness of Aboriginal culture and tradition. Teachers and parents can use the story to initiate a broader examination of the many historical and contemporary contributions made by First Nations and Inuit to Canada and the world. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.

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Crow and Little Bear – A Coast Salish story
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Sharing is important to all people. When we share, we help others and we can also learn from those with whom we share. In this Coast Salish story, Crow and Little Bear learn the benefits of sharing. Recommended for ages 4 to 7.

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The Granddaughter who was Eaten by a Big Fish – A Cree story
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Stories were the primary teaching aid of many First Nation people, and storytelling is still very important today. Stories are a valuable way to educate young people about the values and beliefs that First Nation people consider important. This Cree story tells the tale of a granddaughter who does not listen to her grandmother’s instructions. Recommended for ages 4 to 7.

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The Lily Root – An Ojibway story
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The Lily Root is an Ojibway discovery story. Listeners are expected to draw their own conclusion without the story specifying an explicit lesson or instruction. Recommended for ages 4 to 7.

Through Mala's Eyes: Life in an Inuit Community – 10 narratives

Meet Mala, a 12-year-old Inuit boy from Salluit, Nunavik (Northern Quebec). Listen to Mala share the history, cultures and traditions of Inuit and, in particular, those who live in the northern Inuit community of Salluit. Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

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1. Let's Meet Mala narrative
   
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2. Mala, an Inuk Boy narrative
   
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3. Where Did We Come From? narrative
   
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4. Mala Goes to Kuujjuaq narrative
   
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5. Mala Goes Ice Fishing narrative
   
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6. Mala Visits his Grandparents narrative
   
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7. Travel narrative
   
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8. Wildlife in the Arctic narrative
   
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9. Mala Makes an Igluvigaq with his Father narrative
   
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10. Mala Talks with his Ataatatsiaq about Hunting and Camping narrative
    
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