A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed team behind Turtle Island and Sky Wolf’s Call.
For too long, stories and artistic expressions from Indigenous people have been written and recorded by others, not by the individuals who have experienced the events.
In Ours to Tell, sixteen Indigenous creators relate traditions, accounts of historical events, and their own lived experiences. Novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers chronicle stories on the struggles and triumphs lived by Indigenous people, and the impact these stories have had on their culture and history. Some of the profiles included are:
Indigenous poet E. Pauline Johnson
acclaimed novelist Tommy Orange
brave warrior Standing Bear
poet and activist Rita Joe
With each profile accompanied by rich visuals, from archival photos to contemporary art, Ours to Tell brilliantly spotlights Indigenous life, past and present, through an Indigenous lens. Because each profile gives an historical and cultural context, what emerges is a history of Indigenous people.
Note about language and terms. Afterword by Eldon Yellowhorn. Sources. Index. Black-and-white and full-color photographs and reproductions.
Title alpha Ours to Tell: Reclaiming Indigenous Stories
Category Biography High Plus
Pages Count 140
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. Canada. Culture, customs, and traditions. Indigenous authors and artists. Storytelling. Artistic expression. Indians of North America. History. Symbolism. Indian reservations.
Trim Size 9 1/2" x 7 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2025-04-28
JLG Release Date Jun 2025
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Biography High Plus
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This 14 book collections offers young adult readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.
Crime: Punishment/Execution,Discrimination: Reference/Discussion,Discrimination: Religious,Discrimination: Sexism,Discrimination: Sexuality,Language: Moderate Language,Sexual Content: Contact Between Adult and Minor,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Suicide,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War