Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva Rebel

Toypurina: Japchivit Leader, Medicine Woman, Tongva RebelTired of being subjected to Spanish colonization, medicine woman Toypurina led a revolt against the San Gabriel mission in California on October 25, 1785. This bold picture book highlights an important, lesser known leader in Indigenous history. Lushly illustrated by Tongva artist Katie Dorame. Includes educational back matter to enhance the reader's experience. Toypurina grew up in the village of Japchivit, where everyone had a role to play. She

which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples

Told by Christie Ningewance

and illustrates how we can direct its potential to re-create and reform not only our own lives

community and self

Azby Whitecalf's playful illustrations add to the joy and reverence in Deidre Havrelock's picture book debut

Luther Standing Bear

and an emerging respect for diversity and commitment to religious pluralism that was wholly dependent on a separation of economics from religion

which means the fishermen are happy and there is plenty of work at the cannery

and will empower young people as they struggle with a changing world

By placing the history of these modern workers within a broader historical context McCallum challenges us to think about Indigenous women s history in entirely new ways

We find some answers in the story of Edward James Bainbridge

Threaded throughout are the tribal traditions and knowledge that sustain a family and a people through hardship and turmoil