Métis Like Me

By Tasha Hilderman, Risa Hugo (Illustrator)

A child reconnects with their Métis heritage, discovering the joy of culture and community.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join a group of Métis children as they celebrate their vibrant culture through food, crafts, and music. One child, feeling disconnected from their roots, embarks on a journey to rediscover their heritage. Can they find their place in this rich tapestry of traditions? This heartwarming tale invites readers to explore the beauty of Métis culture and the power of community, encouraging everyone to embrace their own heritage.

From the publisher

A CBC and Globe and Mail Bestseller! Whether or not you’re Métis, there’s so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture – take a picture book journey into Métis crafts, music and cooking with friends who love to share. Are you Métis like me? A group of children of Métis descent share and explore all the ways they celebrate and experience their heritage – enjoying traditional foods like bannock bread and Saskatoon berries; crafting with beads; sharing stories, dance, music and songs. Each child shares a different way they enjoy honoring their backgrounds and weaving parts of the rich tapestry that makes up Métis culture. One child, though, has grown up disconnected from their history, and can’t join in with the others in the same way. But they soon see it’s never too late to learn, celebrate or become a part of a community in which Métis and non-Métis alike can discover the richness of an often-overlooked culture. This rhythmic, jubilant book will encourage young readers of all backgrounds to celebrate their own heritage and learn more about Métis history, and contains back matter including an author’s note, recipe and dictionary to further inspire.

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