{"product_id":"i-wish-you-were-here","title":"I Wish You Were Here","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDear Jean,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eI had a substitute teacher recently. He stood up for a girl wearing a cedar hat when she was told to take it off by the vice-principal…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though Jean and Michael come from different cultural backgrounds and live far apart, they are best friends. To keep in touch, they write letters. Read their letters to discover what Jean and Michael do when they see and experience racial prejudice in their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Wish You Were Here \u003c\/em\u003eis based on the authors' childhood experiences as pen pals in Haida Gwaii and Terrace in northern British Columbia. The book explores themes of friendship, culture, family, and community. It also addresses some tough issues, such as racism and intolerance, and explores ways to respond proactively. Included are resources and discussion questions to encourage further learning and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This lovely book explores healthy strategies for addressing racism and discrimination, including ceremonies, art, and intercultural allies. It is necessary reading for fostering the reconciliation and Indigenous resurgence that is imperative for our collective growth and enlightenment.” – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, musician, author, activist, artist, and lawyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book helps us to empower our children and each other in the important work of recognizing, talking about, and working through acts of racism.” – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSevern Cullis-Suzuki, lifelong activist for intergenerational justice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducator Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended for grades 3 to 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis middle-grade picture book includes discussion questions, a glossary, and additional resources for further learning and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurriculum Connections \u0026amp; Keywords: Reconciliation, Indigenous Education, Social Awareness and Responsibility, Social Studies, Allyship, Racism, Anti-Racism, Discrimination, Social Justice, Racial Injustice, Haida, Haida Gwaii, Gwaii Haanas National Park, Tsimshian, Terrace, Letter Writing, Pen Pals, Friendship, Diversity, Child Empowerment, Advocacy, Inclusivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides readers the opportunity to look at racism and discrimination through two different cultural lenses.  It's a teaching tool to initiate conversations about issues such as racism, discrimination, and reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strong Nations Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48669960667305,"sku":"9781771745727","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0171\/3536\/files\/9398.new-i-wish-you-were-here.main.m8qqra5z2c.webp?v=1789669599","url":"https:\/\/www.umista.ca\/products\/i-wish-you-were-here","provider":"U'mista Cultural Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}