All great theatre is based on great storytelling. Below is a list of stories by Indigenous People appropriate for kids of all ages! A great way to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day is to first read about the origin of the holiday and defining the terms. Then, check out some or all of these stories below. Read them, talk about them, and see if you can create your own theatrical interpretation of them for friends and family! Have a feature presentation via video chat – and don’t forget to hit record and tag us in your final production masterpiece.
Books for Ages 0-3
- May We Have Enough to Share by Richard Van Camp
- We All Count by Julie Flett
Books for Ages 4-6
- At The Mountain’s Base by Traci Sorell
- We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell
- Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger
Books for Ages 7-9
- Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson
- Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes by Wab Kinew
Books for Ages 10-12
- Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp
- In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III
Books for Ages 13+
- If I Ever Get Out of Here by Eric Gansworth
- Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Leatherdale
