Stand Like a Cedar is a beautifully illustrated picture book that depicts a child exploring nature and honouring the past and present while connecting to her heritage and family. This beautiful journey of discovery through the wilderness explores important themes such as the environment, seasons, family, traditions, respect, mindfulness, and Indigenous languages. It reminds us to appreciate nature's beauty and take the time to observe what is happening around us. It offers many lessons, such as caring for each other and the land, honouring and being thankful for all Earth's creatures and teaches students that we are all related.
The book is a suitable read-aloud for primary grades with curriculum links to Social Science, ELA and Aboriginal Studies. The story is a good resource for information about Indigenous ways of life in the Pacific Northwest, sustainability, connection to the land and environmental protection. Students hear the names of animals in the Halq'emeylem and other Indigenous languages and the teachings they have for us. It includes a glossary and a translation guide.
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