Spirit Bear
Fishing for Knowledge, Catching Dreams: Based on a True Story
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Winner of the 2019-2020 First Nation Communities Read and Periodical Marketers of Canada Indigenous Literature Award!
Spirit Bear is off on another adventure! Follow him as he learns about traditional knowledge and Residential Schools from Uncle Huckleberry and his friend, Lak'insxw, before heading to Algonquin territory, where children teach him about Shannen's Dream. Spirit Bear and his new friends won't stop until Shannen's Dream of "safe and comfy schools" comes true for every First Nations student.
Learning Guide
Spirit Bear is pawsitively thrilled about his Learning Guide to accompany Spirit Bear: Fishing for Knowledge, Catching Dreams. The guide supports families, educators, and communities in using Spirit Bear's book to teach about equity, reconciliation, and how kids can make a difference.
About this Author
Spotted Fawn Productions (SFP) was founded in 2010 and incorporated in 2014 by Michif Owner/Director/Producer Amanda Strong. Indigenous-led and community-oriented, SFP?s focus is on illustration, stop motion, 2D, 3D and virtual reality animations. SFP?s mission is to provide mentorship and training opportunities for emerging and diverse artists. They do this by creating space for Indigenous people, women and non-binary individuals to engage in the many aspects of film, animation and production. Together, they create innovative, layered digital projects with compelling characters, art and stories. Through acts of reclamation and collaboration, Spotted Fawn Productions are lifting up and empowering the future of Indigenous storytelling in film.
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