It leads to global peace and unity that embraces the sacred relationship between humanity and all living things. Where the brave protagonist is depicted alongside her community, the illustrations feature people of all ages, skin tones, and clothing styles. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. The final page contains a pledge that the reader can sign to become an "Earth Steward and Water Protector".

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom | Goodreads We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom | Goodreads

Allen's review for The Horn Book stated that "one could read the pictures without the words and take away the same main messages". In the first part of the book, we sit with the girl and learn from Nokomis about water and its uses. We are Water Protectors opens with “Water is the first medicine, Nokomis told me” (Lindstrom, 2020, p. The post traces the history of pipeline resistance against the backdrop of the Standing Rock resistance, and features photos and the film selection Citizens vs. The illustrations also contain symbols and floral designs from the Ojibwe tribe, [10] and turtles throughout the book allude to Turtle Island, a name for Earth or North America used by many Indigenous peoples.She commented that the combination of the text and the illustrations enables the book to "influence minds and cultures". Each picture is intricate and strong, and done in watercolor, as there could be no other medium for a story like We are Water Protectors.

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For example, as the bees travel, readers learn that “onion flowers are round and fluffy” and “fennel is a plant that is used in cooking. Written in response to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the book tells the story of an Ojibwe girl who fights against an oil pipeline in an effort to protect the water supply of her people. The Water Protectors' Journey Along the Sipekne'katik River was produced and directed by Eliza Knockwood and premiered in May 2018. Water is Life" does not just represent the need for Indigenous peoples access to clean water, but represents how water is used in ceremony and the important role water plays in their belief systems. Humans come from water, from mothers’ wombs, and how water nurtures all throughout their living existence … people, animals, plants, etc.Holding protest sign with image of Thunderbir woman created by Isaac Murdoch, Serpent River First Nation. Usually part of these encampments, when led by Indigenous people, is a strengthening of cultural ties and traditions, with inclusion of activities like language revitalization. According to the Seven Fires Prophecy if humans choose the natural path, their will be health, peace, and unity for Mother Earth.

ACTIVITIES AND CRAFTS

Having now read this, I can certainly see why it was awarded the Caldecott Medal, given annually to the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children. I will treat the winged ones, the crawling ones, the four-legged, the two-legged, the plants, trees, rivers, lakes, the Earth with Kindness and respect.Perhaps one of my favorites is the two-page spread which shows the young girl surging forward, her hair a stream of water behind her. The commanding language of advocacy is softened by the soft, flowing images and the blue, earthy colors. We Are Water Protectors was written by Carole Lindstrom, who is Ojibwe, and illustrated by Michaela Goade, who is a member of the Tlingit and Haida tribes. A page turn reveals answers and basic facts about each creature backed up by more of the latter in a closing map and table.