Shi-shi-etko Early Years “A poignant and carefully crafted

“A poignant and carefully crafted story

This unique “model” can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer

They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire

And without a way to reveal his hidden self

After practicing at home

Shi-shi-etko Early Years “A poignant and carefully craftedWinner of the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award. Finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award In just four days young Shi shi etko will have to leave her family and all that she knows to attend residential school. She spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the