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Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America.

The Cree make up the largest First Nations group in Canada today. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cree peoples, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward. This book includes:

  • Highlights of Indigenous achievements, contributions, and resilience
  • An Indigenous language feature: Say Hello!
  • Age-appropriate introduction to Indigenous cultures and peoples
  • Content reviewed by language and culture experts


Written by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Strockbridge-Munsee, the Indigenous Peoples of North America series provides a simple and authentic introduction to the unique cultures and peoples that have made this continent home for thousands of years, and are still here today.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 4
Dewey 971.2004/97323
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ATOS Reading Level
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Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Series Indigenous Peoples of North America
Language English
Available Formats Reinforced book (9781668956281), Paperback (9781668957134), PDF (9781668958872), ePub (9781668958001), Hosted ebook (9781668959749), Kindle (9781668960455)
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 8.25 x 8.25
Graphics Full-color photographs

Author: Heather Bruegl

Heather Bruegl, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin/Stockbridge-Munsee, is a Madonna University graduate with a Master of Arts in U.S. History. Heather is a public historian and decolonial educator and travels frequently to present on Indigenous American history, including policy and activism. In the Munsee language, Heather’s name is Kiishookunkwe, meaning sunflower in full bloom.

Author/Illustrator biography
Glossary of key words
Index
Table of contents
Full-color photographs