Finding My Dance Novel this Norway House Cree author

this Norway House Cree author creates a contemporary novel with mystery elements as well as themes of belonging

Joseph Bruchac

she felt drawn to the real spirits and powers her dispossessed and discarded ancestors knew

Designed for elementary students from grades 4 to 7 the books offer introductions to the history of Indigenous Peoples in the story of Canada

and curriculum studies

Finding My Dance Novel this Norway House Cree authorWritten by Ria Thundercloud, Ho Chunk Nation and Sandia Pueblo, and illustrated by Kalila J. Fuller. In her debut picture book, professional dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the Powwow Circle, ready to dance in the Jingle Dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over