Indigenous Stories and Books: When We Were Alone (ASL)

Topic: Indigenous Stories and Books: When We Were Alone (ASL)

In this episode, Rose meets award-winning Indigenous author David R. Robertson to read and discuss When We Were Alone, a children’s book inspired by the experiences of residential school Survivors. Through storytelling, they explore culture, language, family, resilience, and the importance of sharing Indigenous stories that help young readers learn about history, identity, and understanding others.

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Video duration: 16:54 min

NCTR Videos, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8, English, ASL, 2022

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