May is right around the corner, and it's an important month for remembering and honouring MMIWG2S+. Content warning: MMIWG2S+ On May 5th we once again observe Red Dress Day: a day of remembrance, recognition, and call-to-action for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, and Indigenous members of the 2S/LGBTQQIA community. Red dresses (or similar articles of clothing) are displayed in public, often art installations, to show that the violence against Indigenous peop

The Trees Talk by Jennifer Scott is a children's book written in a lyrical poem style! Published by Medicine Wheel Publishing in 2026, it teaches readers about the wisdom of the trees and is a lovely book to read to young children who may have experienced personal loss. The story teaches us that when our loved ones pass, their spirit still remains alive in this world. Title: The Trees Talk Author: Jennifer Scott Illustrator: Carla Joseph Age Rating: 6–9 Genre: Nature fiction

If you’re interested in plants – their names, medicinal uses, histories, and characteristics – then I have the perfect book for you. For Part 3 of our Indigenous children’s book series, I am excited to introduce The Land Knows Me by Styawat/Leigh Joseph . Title: The Land Knows Me Author: Styawat/Leigh Joseph Age Range: 6 to 11 Length: 80 pages Content warnings: N/A Published in 2025, The Land Knows Me is grounded in Squamish knowledge and cultural teachings, and invite