Great Women from our First Nations by Kelly Fournel profiles ten outstanding Indigenous women leaders from across Canada, celebrating their strength, vision, and lasting contributions. Among those featured are Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, a Métis broadcaster and Governor General's Award winner; Susan Aglukark, acclaimed Inuit singer and songwriter; and Emily Pauline Johnson, Canada's first published First Nations poet.
Part of the First Nations Series for Young Readers, this 89-page nonfiction book is recommended for ages 9–12 and is an excellent resource for classrooms, libraries, and home bookshelves alike. Shortlisted for the Saskatchewan Book Awards Best First Book 2008.
Author: Kelly Fournel | Ages: 9–12 | Pages: 89 | Publisher: Second Story Press