Books Are Good Medicine Podcast

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a scientist, writer, decorated professor and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of many books, including “Bud Finds Her Gift, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” and “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.” In this special edition episode, Odia visits Robin at Open Book in Minneapolis for a conversation about her writings, youth fitness and wellbeing, and the importance of being connected to nature. This episode is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s IndigeFit Kids campaign, a $6 million initiative to improve the physical and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota. RESOURCES Check out all of Robin’s books and upcoming events: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Open Book in Minneapolis: https://openbookmn.org/ IndigeFit Kids website: https://indigefitkids.org/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We’re celebrating the end of our podcast, Books are Good Medicine. We launched this limited series podcast in 2024 to share books and other K-12 teaching resources on the Native American experience. In this series finale, hosts Allison and Odia reflect on their favorite interviews and takeaways from the series, share some fun facts, and talk about the best resources for educators looking to bring more Native books into the classroom. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Resources Native American Teaching Resources guide: https://www.understandnativemn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024_-Native_American_Teaching_Resources_Guide.pdf Birchbark Books: https://birchbarkbooks.com/ Fire Mountain Fabrics & Supply: https://firemountainfabrics.com/collections/ribbon-skirt-kits Hoċokata Ṫi cultural center: https://hocokatati.org/ Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post: https://www.mnhs.org/millelacs Minnesota History Center’s Our Home: Native Minnesota: https://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/activities/museum/our-home Minnesota Humanities Center Native American Live Series: https://www.mnhum.org/program/native-american-lives-series/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

The U.S. government’s Native American boarding school policy — largely absent from history books — forcibly removed hundreds of thousands of Native children from their families between 1869 and the 1960s. The policy aimed to eradicate traditional Indigenous lifeways from future generations of Native peoples. Sent to over 526 federally and church-run schools, these children were forced to give up their traditional clothing, punished for speaking their language, banned from practicing their culture, and subjected to abuse and neglect. Many never returned home. In this episode, Allison and Odia talk with Deidre Whiteman (Spirit Lake Dakota/Hidatsa) from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition about how educators can approach this difficult topic in the classroom and what teaching resources are available. Deidre also discusses the understanding needed to address the ongoing trauma created by Native American boarding schools in the U.S. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition website: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/ National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition education resources: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/resource-database/education-at-the-edge-of-empire-negotiating-pueblo-identity-in-new-mexicos-indian-boarding-schools/ National Native American Interactive Digital Map of Indian Boarding Schools: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/digitalmap/ Subscribe to the Coalition’s email list: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/subscribe-to-e-news/ More information on Orange Shirt Day: https://orangeshirtday.org/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/

Marlena Myles (Spirit Lake Dakota/Mohegan/Muscogee) is a Native American artist who brings modernity to Indigenous history, languages and oral traditions while using the land as a teacher. In this episode, Allison and Odia talk with Marlena about how she uses her artwork to teach Minnesotans of all backgrounds the Indigenous history of this place we call home. They also discuss Marlena’s public art installations and the free resources she has created for educators to teach and share Dakota culture. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES • Marlena Myles website: https://marlenamyl.es/ • Marlena’s Dakota land maps: https://marlenamyl.es/project/dakota-land-map/ • Marlena’s free resources and activities to teach about Dakota art and culture: https://marlenamyl.es/free-resources/ • Marlena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylesdesigns • “Realms of Resilience” documentary • “Thanku: Poems of Gratitude” • “Indian No More” by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell • “Paul Bunyan: The Invention of an American Legend” by Noah Van Sciver and Marlena Myles • Books are Good Medicine website: www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ • Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine • Books are Good Medicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

Two environmental scientists join the podcast: Ferin Davis Anderson (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa/Ojibwe/Anishinaabe/Mitchifs) and Dr. Michael Dockry (Potawatomi Nation). These experts each have extensive experience in natural resource management. They join Allison and Odia to discuss how they incorporate Indigenous perspectives into natural resource management, Ferin’s new book, “Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire,” wildfire as a regenerative land management tool, and more. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win a copy of the book “Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire,” by Ferin Davis Anderson, email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Wildfire book giveaway” by June 6. We will randomly select 50 winners and notify them via email. RESOURCES • “Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire” by Ferin Davis Anderson and Stephanie Sammartino McPherson • “Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire” discussion guide • “Mothers of Xsan” book series by Brett D. Huson • “Before We Lost the Lake” by Chad Reimer • “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer • “Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults” by Monique Gray Smith • “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer • Books are Good Medicine Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en • Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine • Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

In this episode, Allison and Odia sit down with representatives from the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) who share their top resources, professional development opportunities, and other recommendations for educators looking to better incorporate Native content and perspectives into their classrooms. Guests in this episode include: • Dezi Lynn (Diné Nation), NIEA Educator Initiative Manager • Waquin Preston (Diné, Navajo Nation), NIEA Tribal State Policy Director • Helen Thomas (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe), NIEA Professional Learning Manager Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES • National Indian Education Association (NIEA) website • NIEA's digital resources for schools, teachers, parents and students • NIEA Learning for Sovereign Futures workshop information • “Indigenous Children’s Survivance in Public Schools” by Leilani Sabzalian • “On Our Own Terms: Indigenous Histories of School Funding and Policy” by Meredith McCoy • “The Water Monster” series by Brian Young • Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en • YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine • Website https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

Dream of Wild Health is a nonprofit working to restore health and well-being in the Native American community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines, and lifeways. In this episode, Allison and Odia sit down with Program Manager Jill Greendeer, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., (Ho-Chunk/Potawatomi/Kaw) and her son and colleague, Justice Haom. They discuss the goals of Dream of Wild Health, Jill’s new research on the barriers that Native youth face in the education system, resources for educators and much more. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES • Dream of Wild Health website • Indigenous Food Network (IFN) website • IFN Youth Gardening Curriculum • Indigenous Voices ElevatED • Books are Good Medicine Instagram • Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel • Books are Good Medicine website This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis is a serious issue in both the U.S. and Canada, where Indigenous women are the victims of violent crime far more often than women of any other group. In this episode, Allison and Odia discuss how educators can bring awareness to MMIW and resources available to approach this topic in schools with author Marcie Rendon (White Earth Nation) and CEO of the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition Nicole Matthews (White Earth Nation). MMIW RESOURCES • Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition website • Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women • National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center • Garden of Truth: The Prostitution and Trafficking of Native Women in Minnesota MMIW BOOKS • Cash Blackbear murder mystery series by Marcie Rendon • “Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands” by Kate Beaton • “Firekeeper's Daughter” by Angeline Boulley • “Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference, and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls” by Jessica McDiarmid • “If I Go Missing” by Brianna Jonnie • “#Notyourprincess: Voices of Native American Women” by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale • “Paying the Land” by Joe Sacco • “Where They Last Saw Her” by Marcie Rendon RESOURCES • Episode 15: Author Talk: “Looking For Smoke” with K.A. Cobell • Website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ • YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine • Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

High schoolers often enjoy reading books that explore themes of identity, coming-of-age stories and books that delve into social issues. In high school, students are also learning how to analyze texts and themes in their literature more critically. In this episode, Allison and Odia share their picks for the top Native American books that every high school library should have. Previous episodes covered the top Native American books for elementary schools and top Native American books for middle schools. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKS EVERY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY SHOULD HAVE 1. “A Constellation of Minor Bears” by Jen Ferguson 2. “A Snake Falls to Earth” by Darcie Little Badge 3. “Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story” by David Robertson 4. “Catching the Light” by Joy Harjo 5. “Colonization and the Wampanoag Story” by Linda Coombs 6. “Crooked Hallelujah” by Kelli Jo Ford 7. “Elatsoe” by Darcie Little Badger 8. “Hearts Unbroken” by Cynthia Leitich Smith 9. “Man Made Monsters” by Andrea L. Rogers 10. “Moon of the Crusted Snow” by Waubgeshig Rice 11. “Murder on the Red River” by Marcie Rendon 12. “My Good Man” by Eric Gansworth 13. “Night Flying Woman” by Ignatia Broker 14. “One Native Life” by Richard Wagamese 15. “Running with Changing Woman” by Lorinda Martinez 16. “Soldiers Unknown” by Chag Lowry 17. “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee” by David Treuer 18. “The Outside Circle: A Graphic Novel” by Patti LaBoucane-Benson 19. “The Reason You Walk: A Memoir” by Wab Kinew 20. “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer 21. “The Summer of Bitter and Sweet” by Jen Ferguson 22. “Voices from Pejuhutazizi: Dakota Stories and Storytellers” by Teresa Peterson and Walter LaBatte Jr. RESOURCES: ⁠Episode 4: Native American books every elementary school library should have⁠⁠⁠ Episode 23: Native American books every middle school library should have⁠⁠ ⁠ A Guide to Reliable Native American-Related Teaching Resources⁠⁠ Website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

If there’s one thing that we love to talk about on the Books are Good Medicine podcast, it’s a good book! In today’s special episode, we welcome Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh, a descendant of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. As a former library media specialist for nearly 20 years, she has a lot of experience reading and selecting books for different grade levels. Senator Kunesh joins us to share a list of great Native books she enjoys, wants to read or recommends for school-aged children. RESOURCES: • “Apple: Skin to the Core” by Eric Gansworth • “A Council of Dolls” by Mona Susan Power • Cash Blackbear mystery series by Marcie B. Rendon • “Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults” by Monique Gray Smith • “Finding My Dance” by Ria Thundercloud • “Highway of Tears” by Jessica McDiarmid • “The Marrow Thieves” by Cherie Dimaline • “The Only Good Indians” by Stephen Graham Jones • “Where They Last Saw Her” by Marcie B. Rendon • “We Are Still Here!” by Traci Sorell • “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

Local Native authors Art Coulson (Cherokee) and Nicholas DeShaw (Bois Forte Ojibwe) sit down with Allison to talk about their children’s books. Art is the author of 20 books, graphic novels and plays, and Nicholas has written fiction for all ages, from sci-fi to picture books. They are also passionate about Indigenous lacrosse, a topic they each have covered in their writing. In this episode, Art and Nicholas discuss the importance of Native representation in children’s literature, the value of graphic novels, lacrosse, tips for aspiring writers and illustrators, and more. RESOURCES Art Coulson’s website: https://artcoulson.com/ “Lacrosse Clash” by Art Coulson: https://artcoulson.com/product/jake-maddox-lacrosse-clash/ “Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi!” by Art Coulson: https://artcoulson.com/product/ni-elisi/ Nicholas DeShaw’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_deshaw/ "Loaf the Cat Goes To The Powwow” by Nicholas DeShaw: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690490/loaf-the-cat-goes-to-the-powwow-by-nicholas-deshaw-illustrated-by-tara-audibert/ Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tc.native.lacrosse All My Relations Arts’ Native Authors Program: https://allmyrelationsarts.org/programs/native-authors-program/ “Our Stories: Past, Present, and Future” anthology of Indigenous writers of the Native Author's Program: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/our-stories-past-present-and-future Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

Books for middle schoolers often center on themes of adventure and friendship, while students in these grades are also developing problem-solving skills and discussing more complex topics in social studies and English language arts. In this episode, Allison and Odia share their picks for the top Native American books that every middle school library should have. The top Native American books for elementary schools were covered in a previous episode. Stay tuned for another episode on book recommendations for high schools! Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES: Episode 4: Native American books every elementary school library should have Episode 3: “Where Wolves Don’t Die” and more with Anton Treuer A Guide to Reliable Native American-Related Teaching Resources: https://www.understandnativemn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024_-Native_American_Teaching_Resources_Guide.pdf Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Books are Good Medicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKS EVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY SHOULD HAVE 1. “A Stranger at Home” by Margaret Pokiak-Fenton 2. “Apple in the Middle” by Dawn Quigley 3. “Eagle Drums” by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopso 4. “Fatty Legs” by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton 5. “Heroes of the Water Monster” by Brian Young 6. “How I Became A Ghost” by Tim Tingle 7. “In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse” by Joseph M. Marshall III 8. “Jo Jo Makoons” series by Dawn Quigley 9. “Lei and the Fire Goddess” by Malia Maunakea 10. “Native Women Changing Their Worlds” by Patricia Cutright 11. “Rain Is Not My Indian Name” by Cynthia Leitich Smith 12. “Rez Ball” by Byron Graves 13. “She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller” by Traci Sorell 14. “She Persisted: Deb Haaland” by Laurel Goodluck 15. “She Persisted: Maria Tallchief” by Christine Da 16. “The Case of the Rigged Race” by Michael Hitchinson 17. “The Gift Is in the Making: Anishinaabeg Stories” by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson 18. “The Marrow Thieves” by Cherie Dimaline 19. “The Night Wanderer” by Drew Hayden Taylor 20. “Three Feathers” by Richard Van Camp 21. “Walking in Two Worlds” by Wab Kinew 22. “Where Wolves Don’t Die” by Anton Treuer 23. “We Still Belong” by Christine Day This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

The Indigenous Peoples Task Force strengthens the wellness of Native communities in Minnesota using methods that are based in Indigenous values and ways of knowing. One important way they do this is by returning to first medicines and connecting people to Indigenous healing traditions that have been passed down through generations. In this episode, Odia and Allison sit down with Suzanne Nash (Bois Forte Ojibwe) and Nathan Berglund (Oglala Lakota, Northern Cheyenne) to talk about honoring tobacco as a sacred plant, the importance of smudging ceremonies and more. Watch a tobacco tie demonstration on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES Indigenous Peoples Task Force website: https://indigenouspeoplestf.org/ Ikidowin Peer Education Program and Youth Theater Acting Ensemble: https://indigenouspeoplestf.org/youth-education/ The Teaching Garden curriculum: https://indigenouspeoplestf.org/teaching-garden/ Twin Cities PBS Documentary: Reclaiming Sacred Tobacco in Minnesota's Indigenous Communities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhr9sy7ZgnY Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ BOOKS FROM THIS EPISODE “Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Monique Gray Smith: https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/21788?srsltid=AfmBOooczqEAb3jCPpb8Z816J1RdXdZqZFrfm_zwYHaLjZV2rG8BXR7u “Josie Dances” by Denise Lajimodiere: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/josie-dances “Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco” by Charlene Bearhead and Wilson Bearhead: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/siha-tooskin-knows-the-offering-of-tobacco “The Adventures of Papa Lemon's Little Wanderers” book series by Lehman Riley: https://papalemonedu.com/ “The Gift of Mnoomin” by Brittany Luby: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/the-gift-of-mnoomin “The Water Walker” by Joanne Robertson: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/the-water-walker “Three Feathers” by Richard Van Camp: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/three-feathers “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom: https://carolelindstrom.com/books/we-are-water-protectors/

Love is often deeply intertwined in Native American cultures with a sense of community, connection to family, respect for nature and kinship with all living things. Often expressed through caring for one another and the earth, love takes many forms. In this episode, Allison and Odia reflect on how themes of love are reflected in Native books and share some of their top recommended reads. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win a set of five elementary-level books from the list below, email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Elementary love books giveaway” by February 10. To enter for a chance to win a set of five secondary-level books from the list below, email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Secondary love books giveaway” by February 10. We will randomly select one winner for each giveaway and notify them via email. LOVE-THEMED BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Children • “Fluffy and the Stars” by T'áncháy Redvers • “I Sang You Down from the Stars” by Tasha Spillett-Sumner • “Sweetest Kulu” by Celina Kalluk • “You Hold Me Up” by Monique Gray Smith Family • “A Letter for Bob” by Kim Rogers • “I Hope” by Monique Gray Smith • “One Native Life” by Richard Wagamese • “The Moccasins” by Earl Einarson • “Too Much: My Great Big Native Family” by Laurel Goodluck • “We Dream Medicine Dreams” by Lisa Boivin Friendship • “A Constellation of Minor Bears” by Jen Ferguson • “What’s My Superpower” by Aviaq Johnston Nature • “Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults” by Monique Gray Smith • “Be a Good Ancestor” by Gabrielle Prince and Leona Prince • “Forever Our Home” by Tonya Simpson • “The Apple Tree” by Sandy Tharp-Lee • “Walking Together” by Albert D. Marshall and Louise Zimanyi Relationships and community • “Circle of Love” by Monique Gray Smith • “Forever Cousins” by Laurel Goodluck • “Three Feathers” graphic novel by Richard Van Camp Romance • “Native Love Jams” by Tashia Hart • “The Truth According to Ember” by Danica Nava RESOURCES Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/

For many Native American tribes, winter is a season of storytelling and traditional stories are reserved for these colder months. Winter provides a time for rest and reflection when elders can share oral narratives with younger generations. For the Ojibwe people, traditionally snow must be on the ground to begin telling sacred stories. In this episode, Allison and Odia discuss the significance of winter stories and share some of their favorite winter books. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. WINTER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS 1. “Ajjiit: Dark Dreams of the Ancient Arctic” by Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley 2. “Bagone Giizhig: The Hole in the Sky” and “Inhabiting the Earth/Ajijaak” by Leonard Moose and Mary Moose 3. “Burning Cold: An Inuit and Dene Comics Collection” by Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley 4. “Embers: One Ojibway's Meditations” by Richard Wagamese 5. “Hockey in the Northwoods” by Brita Brookes 6. “How I Survived: Four Nights on the Ice” by Serapio Ittusardjuat 7. “Moon of the Crusted Snow” by Waubgeshig Rice 8. “Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology” edited by Shane Hawk Theodore C. Van Alst 9. “Napi” series by Jason EagleSpeaker 10. “Neneboozhoo and the Elk's Head (The Adventures of Nenaboozhoo)” by Dr. Giniwgiizhig and Niizhobines 11. “Onigamiising: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year” by Linda LeGarde Grover 12. “One Drum: Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet” by Richard Wagamese 13. “Raven, Rabbit, Deer” by Sue Farrell Holler 14. “Taos Winter” by Elizabeth Hairston-McBurrows 15. “The Electric Indian” by Twin Cities PBS 16. “The Little People and the Water of Life” by Ronda J. Snow 17. “The Shadows that Rush Past: A Collection of Frightening Inuit Folktales” by Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley 18. “When the Trees Crackle with Cold: A Cree Seasons Activity Book” by Bernice Johnson-Laxdal and Miriam Körner 19. “Why Bear Has a Short Tail” by Cass Hollander 20. “Winter’s Gifts” by Kaitlin B. Curtice

The representation of Native Americans in media has historically often been inaccurate and inadequate, but recent years have seen an increase in Native voices and topics reflected in journalism. Media can be a powerful way to teach students and provide real-world examples for learning. How do you do it effectively? In this episode, Allison sits down with journalism leader Shirley Sneve (Ponca Tribe) to discuss using news coverage as a resource in the classroom. Shirley is the vice president of broadcasting with ICT News (formerly Indian Country Today) and senior producer with IndiJ Public Media. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES ICT News website: https://ictnews.org/ Shirley Sneve’s writing for ICT News: https://ictnews.org/author/shirley-sneve IndiJ Public Media website: https://indijpublicmedia.org/ Mankiller documentary: https://www.mankillerdoc.com/ PBS Learning Media: https://tpt.pbslearningmedia.org/ Sho-Ban News: http://shobannews.com/ Native News Online: https://nativenewsonline.net/ The Circle news: https://thecirclenews.org/ Native Roots Radio: https://www.am950radio.com/events/native-roots-radio/ Minnesota Native News: https://minnesotanativenews.org/ Red Lake Nation news: https://www.redlakenationnews.com/ Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa newspaper: https://www.fdlband.org/community/media/fdl_newspaper.php DeBahJiMon newspaper (from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe): https://www.llojibwe.org/news/news.html Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/

In this special bonus episode, Allison catches up with her colleagues at the 2024 International Conference of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums to hear what books by Native authors or about Native topics they recommend, and what titles they are hoping to read soon. They also share their advice for educators who want to better represent Native culture and issues in the classroom. Featured guests include: Cindy Hohl (Santee Sioux Nation), President of American Library Association Vanessa 'Chacha' Centeno (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Sacramento Public Library Youth Services Librarian Janice Rice (Ho-Chunk Nation), President of Ho-Chunk Library Board Cassy Leeport (Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe), University of Wisconsin-Madison Library Manager Sylvanus Paul (Diné, Ramah Navajo), National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Kanani Nunies (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), Oneida Nation Language and Culture Apprentice Plus, listen to the end for a bonus interview with Olympic track and field gold medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) on his new picture book, “Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy.” Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. RESOURCES MENTIONED “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People” by Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza "A History in Indigenous Voices: Menominee, Ho-Chunk, Oneida, Stockbridge, and Brothertown Interactions in the Removal Era” by Carol Cornelius “Berry Song” by Michaela Goade “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story” by Kevin Noble Maillard “Healer of the Water Monster” by Brian Young “Monster Slayer: A Navajo Folktale” by Vee Browne “#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women” edited by Lisa Charleyboy & Mary Beth Leatherdale “The Real All Americans” by Sally Jenkins “Turtle Island: The Story of North America's First People” by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger “Warrior Girl Unearthed” by Angeline Boulley “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom “Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers” by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw “Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills” by Billy Mills

Odia and Allison sit down with Ojibwe writer and Minneapolis poet laureate Heid E. Erdrich. Heid is the city’s first-ever poet laureate, has written several books and taught writing for many years. She is the author of seven collections of poetry, the most recent of which is “Little Big Bully.” Heid has also curated exhibits, produced short films and installations, and spoken at many events. In this episode, she shares highlights about her work, what being a poet laureate means and her brand-new book “Verb Animate.” GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win one of five copies of “Verb Animate,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Verb Animate giveaway” by December 18. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. RESOURCES Heid E. Erdrich’s website: https://heiderdrich.com/ Explore Heid’s books: https://heiderdrich.com/books/ “Little Big Bully”: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/little-big-bully “Verb Animate: Poetry and Prompts from Collaborative Acts”: https://www.triohousepress.org/heid-e-edrich Loft Literary Center Poetry Apprenticeship: https://loft.org/year-long/year-long-poetry-apprenticeship-heid-e-erdrich Minnesota Native American Lives Series: https://www.mnhum.org/program/minnesota-native-american-lives-series/ Birchbark Books: https://birchbarkbooks.com/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

Chris La Tray is a Métis storyteller, a descendent of the Pembina Band of the mighty Red River of the North and an enrolled member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He is also a Montana poet laureate. His latest book, “Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home,” was published by Milkweed Editions in August 2024. In this episode, Odia visits Chris at Open Book in Minneapolis, where they talk about his life, family, writings and journey to learn about his Native heritage. GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win one of five signed copies of “Becoming Little Shell,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Becoming Little Shell giveaway” by December 10. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. RESOURCES Chris La Tray’s website: https://www.chrislatray.com/ Chris La Tray’s Substack newsletter: https://chrislatray.substack.com/ “Becoming Little Shell”: https://milkweed.org/book/becoming-little-shell Explore all of Chris La Tray’s books: https://www.chrislatray.com/books Open Book in Minneapolis: https://openbookmn.org/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

“Looking For Smoke” is a young adult thriller that casts a light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis and its impact on the lives of those affected by it. This is a serious issue in both the U.S. and Canada, where Native women are the victims of violent crime far more often than women of any other group. In this episode, Allison and Odia talk with author K.A. Cobell (Blackfeet Nation) about her debut novel, its complex characters and the importance of bringing ongoing awareness to the MMIW crisis. Content warning: This book contains violence and other mature content. GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win one of five signed copies of “Looking For Smoke,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Looking For Smoke giveaway” by December 3. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. RESOURCES K.A. Cobell’s website: https://kacobell.com/ Educators’ Guide to “Looking for Smoke”: https://kacobell.com/educators-guide About the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis: https://kacobell.com/new-page Native Hope: https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw StrongHearts Native Helpline: https://strongheartshelpline.org/for-supporters#Donate Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women: https://csvanw.org/about-us/ National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center: https://www.niwrc.org/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

Ribbon skirts are unique and handmade, holding significant historical and traditional meaning for Indigenous women. These skirts are worn by Native women in many settings, including traditional ceremonies and other special events. In this episode, Allison and Odia talk with educator and seamstress Rachel King (Red Lake Nation) about the meaning and significance of ribbon skirts and how they play an important role in contemporary Indigenous expression. GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win one of five copies of the book “Stitches of Tradition,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Stitches of Tradition giveaway” by November 25. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. RESOURCES Rachel’s Facebook page: Minogwaaso "She Sews Well": https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063706802788&sk=about Here Now: Minnesota Museum of American Art: https://mmaa.org/here-now/ What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration: https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Ribbon-Skirt-Means/dp/031643003X Stitches of Tradition (Gashkigwaaso Tradition): https://www.harpercollins.com/products/stitches-of-tradition-gashkigwaaso-tradition-marcie-rendon?variant=41477243994146 Heart Berry Bling: https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/H/Heart-Berry-Bling Josie Dances: https://shop.mnhs.org/products/josie-dances?srsltid=AfmBOor3RZrhnD299wqVqG2d-U4mNDH6whNfOGKjVc9Z72FFOAdtbbkn Jingle Dancer: https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/kidbooks/kids_index/jingle/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

The objects in the “We Move and We Stay” exhibition at the Science Museum of Minnesota tell of generations of Dakota and Ojibwe people who have made their home in this place now called Minnesota. In this Field Trip Spotlight episode, Pejuta Ḣaka Wiŋ Red Eagle, an anthropology fellow at the Science Museum, provides an overview of the exhibit and talks about field trip programming. GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Science Museum of Minnesota, email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Science Museum giveaway” by November 19. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. RESOURCES We Move and We Stay exhibit information: https://new.smm.org/exhibits-experiences/we-move-we-stay We Move and We Stay Educator Guide: https://new.smm.org/educators/field-trips/guides/we-move-and-we-stay Additional Science Museum resources for educators and field trip information: https://new.smm.org/educators Science Museum's Indigenous Museum Access program: https://new.smm.org/museum-access About the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act: https://www.bia.gov/service/nagpra Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

Want a creative way to teach Ojibwe culture and language? Make it a game! Nashke Native Games creates board games, card games, and puzzles that are fun and engaging while giving players insight into Ojibwe language and culture. In this episode, Allison and Odia visit with founder Tony Drews about the company and his ideas for how educators can bring educational gameplay into the classroom. GIVEAWAY We have a prize pack of games and stationery to give away! To enter for a chance to win, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Nashke Native Games giveaway” by November 6. We will randomly select a winner and notify them via email. RESOURCES • Nashke Native Games website: https://www.nashke.com/ Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

Travis Zimmerman is the site manager at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post and recently released his first children’s book, “How the Birds Got Their Songs.” In this episode, Allison and Odia talk with Travis about this traditional story – which is told in both English and Ojibwe – and other ways to explore Ojibwe history and culture. To enter for a chance to win one of five signed copies of “How the Birds Got Their Songs,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “How the Birds Got Their Songs giveaway” by October 25. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES “How the Birds Got Their Songs”: https://shop.mnhs.org/products/how-the-birds-got-their-songs-bilingual-edition?_pos=1&_sid=1f76e9ca3&_ss=r Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post: https://www.mnhs.org/millelacs Website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

“Gardening is a ceremony,” says author Teresa Peterson in her new book, “Perennial Ceremony.” Through prose, poetry, illustrations and recipes, Teresa takes readers through the four Dakota seasons and shares the healing, reclamation and wholeness that connection with the Earth can bring. In this episode, Teresa welcomes Odia Wood-Krueger and special guest host Rebecca Crooks-Stratton to her home to talk about the book and share how it can be brought into the classroom. BONUS: Watch the video version of this episode to get a virtual tour of Teresa’s garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCbkp6-9spk&list=PLRKIEl0OAoj88Doe_-g_9eAJ8UwYcpdDq&index=6 GIVEAWAY: To enter for a chance to win one of five signed copies of “Perennial Ceremony,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Perennial Ceremony giveaway” by October 7. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Food Sovereignty: https://www.pbs.org/video/food-sovereignty-bmsrco/ Video about the Indigenous Food Network: https://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-network Dream of Wild Health: https://dreamofwildhealth.org/ Here is a link to request the gardening curriculum mentioned: https://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-network/youth-gardening-curriculum Native American Food Sovereignty, Explained: https://www.pbs.org/video/native-american-food-sovereignty-explained-ma1n5b/ Website: www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

Indigenous Peoples' Day – recognized on the second Monday in October – is a day to honor Native American people, their histories and their cultures. In this episode, Odia and Allison interview professor and author Katrina Phillips on how this holiday can be celebrated in all sorts of ways in the classroom. GIVEAWAY: To enter for a chance to win one of five signed copies of “Indigenous Peoples’ Day,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Indigenous Peoples’ Day giveaway” by September 23. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: “Indigenous Peoples' Day” book: https://www.amazon.com/Indigenous-Peoples-Day-Traditions-Celebrations/dp/1663926344 “The Disastrous Wrangel Island Expedition”: https://www.amazon.com/Disastrous-Wrangel-Island-Expedition-Expeditions/dp/1666322369/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2U6AA35JDM3JF&keywords=the+disastrous+wrangel+island+expedition&qid=1648506423&s=books&sprefix=the+disastrous+wrangel+island+expedition%2Cstripbooks%2C71&sr=1-1 Indigenous Peoples: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History): https://www.amazon.com/Indigenous-Peoples-Super-SHEroes-History/dp/1338840738 Website: www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

In this episode, we welcome a power couple in the Native publishing space: Thomas (Tom) Peacock and Elizabeth (Betsy) Albert-Peacock. Tom and Betsy are educators, academics, authors and publishers focused on uplifting Native stories. They also both have new books out that are appropriate for students: Tom’s novel, set at a Native boarding school, is called “In Whispers: Simon and Carolina,” and Betsy’s picture book about an Ojibwe bear cub and its mother is called “Makoons.” Allison and Odia interview Tom and Betsy about their new books, backgrounds in writing and education, and tips for how educators can select the best books on Native experiences for the classroom. GIVEAWAY: To enter for a chance to win one of five copies of “In Whispers,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “In Whispers giveaway” by September 16. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing: http://www.blackbearsandblueberries.com/ Full Black Bears and Blueberries catalogue: http://www.blackbearsandblueberries.com/ “Makoons”: https://www.amazon.com/Makoons-Elizabeth-Albert-Peacock/dp/B0CY2RCMST “In Whispers: Simon and Carolina”: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Carolina-Thomas-D-Peacock/dp/B0CZ2LQT29

What if a school’s mascot is seen as insensitive or even racist by some, but not by everyone? In this episode, Odia interviews best-selling author and Cherokee Nation citizen Traci Sorell about her compelling middle-grade novel “Mascots,” in which she tackles the hot-button issue of using Native American mascots in schools with fellow BIPOC author, Charles Waters. Traci also shares more about her other inclusive, award-winning fiction and nonfiction books for young people and resources for using them in the classroom. GIVEAWAY: To enter for a chance to win one of five copies of “Mascots,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Mascot giveaway” by September 13. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: "Mascots" discussion guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/659d88820c6e5740c72326e7/t/65a06845984a605918c630d3/1705011270129/mascot-discussion-guide.pdf Traci’s classroom and activity guides: https://www.tracisorell.com/resources Podcast website: www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw is a renowned speaker, digital creator and advocate for Native language and culture. He has written two books: “The Seven Generations and The Seven Grandfather Teachings,” about Indigenous wisdom, and his forthcoming children’s book, “Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers.” In this episode, Odia and Allison sit down with James to discuss his work and opportunities for teachers to bring his books into the classroom, plus his thoughts on living a life of “mino-bimaadiziwin,” or the good life. GIVEAWAY: James is generously giving away five copies of his book, “The Seven Generations and The Seven Grandfather Teachings.” To enter for a chance to win, email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “James Vukelich giveaway” by Monday, August 26. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: James' website: https://www.jamesvukelich.com/ Podcast website: www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

Indian or Native American? Ojibwe or Chippewa? Dakota or Sioux? Many educators feel unsure about which terms they should use in reference to Native people. In this episode of Books are Good Medicine, hosts Allison Waukau and Odia Wood-Krueger discuss the appropriateness of commonly used terms and phrases. They also recommend which ones you should use in the classroom and which to avoid and recommend resources on this topic. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

There are many books about the Native American experience. What are the best ones for young children? In this episode of Books are Good Medicine, hosts Allison Waukau and Odia Wood-Krueger share their picks for the top books about Native Americans that every elementary school library should have. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Website: Booksaregoodmedicine.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

Dr. Anton Treuer is a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and celebrated author of many books, including “Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask” and “The Language Warrior’s Manifesto.” In this episode, Anton discusses his recently released debut novel, “Where Wolves Don’t Die.” He also explains how he aims to reach young people through his “Ojibwe Word of the Day” series and his role in other important Ojibwe language revitalization efforts. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Anton Treuer’s website: https://antontreuer.com/ Website: Booksaregoodmedicine.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

Among the most memorialized women in American history, Sacajewea served as interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. In this episode, award-winning author Debra Magpie Earling (Bitterroot Salish) discusses her latest novel, The Lost Journals of Sacajewea, which re-centers Sacajewea as the arbiter of her own history. Debra shares what she thinks everyone should know about the real Sacajewea and how she envisions this book being used in classrooms. Content warning: This book contains violence and other mature content. Giveaway: Milkweed Editions has generously provided copies of both of Debra’s books, Perma Red and The Lost Journals of Sacajewea, to five lucky listeners. To enter the giveaway, email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Debra Magpie Earling giveaway” by July 15. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Website: Booksaregoodmedicine.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine Instagram: www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en

Welcome to Books Are Good Medicine, a new podcast exploring books and other K-12 teaching resources on the Native American experience. For many Indigenous communities, storytelling has been and is a critical component of cultural identity and healing for generations. Meet hosts Allison Waukau and Odia Wood-Krueger, who share how reading offers a form of good medicine, as books have the power to inspire, inform and empower students as they discover the world around them. They also share resources for educators who are looking to incorporate reliable information on Native topics into their curriculum. Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. This podcast is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and produced by Goff Public. Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog. RESOURCES: Website: Booksaregoodmedicine.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFBwdhXZxEkrobblvHx7Jg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en