daughter of Chief Cloudman of the Mdewankton Sioux

In Reimagining History from an Indigenous Perspective

Nagamodaa Ojibwemong Abinoojiinh-Nagamonan

Settler colonialism tried to force us into one particular way of living

and the struggle to reconcile different cultural and religious traditions

Biindigen! Amik Says Welcome indigenous crafts daughter of Chief Cloudman ofBusy beavers have a family reunion in this story that celebrates Indigenous perspectives. Its a special day for Amik the beaver and her little sister, Nishiime. Their cousins are coming to visit! Amik is excited, but Nishiime feels nervous about meeting new people, and when the cousins finally arrive, Nishiime disappears. Lively, immersive illustrations show Amik and her cousins as they search the woods for Nishiime. Each creature they encounter,