Black Bears & Blueberries (Ojibwe Version) Gros Ventre "Presenting in terms as universal

"Presenting in terms as universal as stardust and as specific as Minneapolis

I am doing my best to breathe in and out

visual artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas brings to life the tumultuous history of first contact between Europeans and Indigenous peoples and the early colonization by the Europeans of the northern West Coast

and by her teen years she was alcoholic herself

Black Bears & Blueberries (Ojibwe Version) Gros Ventre "Presenting in terms as universalA fun, fun, beautifully illustrated story about two grandparent bears and their grandchildren, and their animal friends. Introduces some Ojibwe animal words. Nana and Papa Bear are excited to have their grandkids come to visit. The story follows the family on various outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, blueberry picking, and hazelnut gathering. After their adventures, the family prepares a feast for dinner, with Nana and granddaughter Jordyn