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Les bas du pensionnat : une histoire vraie

Jordan-Fenton, Christy


Titre original: Fatty legs. Curieuse et entêtée, sachant qu'elle y apprendrait à lire comme sa soeur, Olemaun Pokiak demande à ses parents de l'envoyer à l'école des Blancs. Après plusieurs refus, son père fléchit, mais la prévient que la vie au pensionnat catholique d'Aklavik ne sera pas rose. On tentera d'y polir sa culture d'Inuvialiut en lui donnant un nom occidental, en lui coupant les cheveux, elle lui faisant effectuer de dures corvées tout en lui imposant une discipline autoritaire. Forte de son désir de savoir lire un jour, l'enfant de 8 ans quitte son petit univers familier de l'île de Banks pour rejoindre, après cinq jours de voyages en mer, les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Aguerrie, elle en ressort quelques années plus tard amère et blessées mais sans y avoir oublié qui elle est et d'où elle vient.
Date Published:2024

Titre original: Fatty legs. Curieuse et entêtée, sachant qu'elle y apprendrait à lire comme sa soeur, Olemaun Pokiak demande à ses parents de l'envoyer à l'école des Blancs. Après plusieurs refus, son père fléchit, mais la prévient que la vie au pensionnat catholique d'Aklavik ne sera pas rose. On tentera d'y polir sa culture d'Inuvialiut en lui donnant un nom occidental, en lui coupant les cheveux, elle lui faisant effectuer de dures corvées tout en lui imposant une discipline autoritaire. Forte de son désir de savoir lire un jour, l'enfant de 8 ans quitte son petit univers familier de l'île de Banks pour rejoindre, après cinq jours de voyages en mer, les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Aguerrie, elle en ressort quelques années plus tard amère et blessées mais sans y avoir oublié qui elle est et d'où elle vient.

Date Published:2024

Death at the Border


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The Fifth Estate investigates the murky world of human smuggling after a family of four from India, including an infant, froze to death earlier this year trying to cross from Manitoba into Minnesota. The investigation reveals a convicted smuggler who had been under surveillance by U.S. Homeland Security for years is now being investigated in connection with the family's death, raising questions about whether more could have been done to save the family. Original broadcast: October 20, 2022.
Date Published:2022

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The Fifth Estate investigates the murky world of human smuggling after a family of four from India, including an infant, froze to death earlier this year trying to cross from Manitoba into Minnesota. The investigation reveals a convicted smuggler who had been under surveillance by U.S. Homeland Security for years is now being investigated in connection with the family's death, raising questions about whether more could have been done to save the family. Original broadcast: October 20, 2022.

Date Published:2022

Drug Kickbacks : Caught on Camera


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's illegal in Ontario and drives up the price of generic drugs across Canada. So why are pharmacists taking what are called rebates, which are like kickbacks, from some of the the largest drug suppliers in the world? We went undercover to find out. How much more are you paying for your generic prescription drugs than you should be?
Date Published:2019

The eagle feather story

Prince, Francois,


This story includes Dakelh and English audio narration. The Eagle Feather Story is an ancient and beautiful Indigenous ( Dakelh, Carrier) story about learning to respect those people who live their lives with integrity and well and properly with Mother Earth. For all ages. This story though ancient is perhaps more relevant today than ever. This 32-page book is beautifully illustrated and contains both English and Dakelh text. Learning from ancient cultures who are close to the land is a wonderful way to be introduced to Indigenous cultures.
Date Published:2021

This story includes Dakelh and English audio narration. The Eagle Feather Story is an ancient and beautiful Indigenous ( Dakelh, Carrier) story about learning to respect those people who live their lives with integrity and well and properly with Mother Earth. For all ages. This story though ancient is perhaps more relevant today than ever. This 32-page book is beautifully illustrated and contains both English and Dakelh text. Learning from ancient cultures who are close to the land is a wonderful way to be introduced to Indigenous cultures.

Date Published:2021

Stowaway

Withers, Pam,


When Owen's parents leave him on his own for a week, the sixteen-year-old gets bored and hatches a crazy idea: sneaking on to the yacht that's visiting the sleepy Pacific Coast island where he lives, and stowing away on an adventure! Once on board the vessel, though, Owen quickly finds out this is anything but innocent fun. The ship is packed with teenagers from Central America, and it looks like Owen has stumbled into a people-smuggling operation. The uninvited guest begins to feel like a closely watched prisoner. Complications pile up, and as things head from bad to worse, a haunting incident from Owen's past tightens its grip on him. There's only one way to break free and make his way home. Owen and the first mate, Arturo - a former street kid - must work together to commandeer the boat and win the trust of those on board. But who's friend and who's foe in the shifting tides? Both Owen and Arturo learn to redefine family and trust by the end of their adventure.
Date Published:2018

When Owen's parents leave him on his own for a week, the sixteen-year-old gets bored and hatches a crazy idea: sneaking on to the yacht that's visiting the sleepy Pacific Coast island where he lives, and stowing away on an adventure! Once on board the vessel, though, Owen quickly finds out this is anything but innocent fun. The ship is packed with teenagers from Central America, and it looks like Owen has stumbled into a people-smuggling operation. The uninvited guest begins to feel like a closely watched prisoner. Complications pile up, and as things head from bad to worse, a haunting incident from Owen's past tightens its grip on him. There's only one way to break free and make his way home. Owen and the first mate, Arturo - a former street kid - must work together to commandeer the boat and win the trust of those on board. But who's friend and who's foe in the shifting tides? Both Owen and Arturo learn to redefine family and trust by the end of their adventure.

Date Published:2018

The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family

Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-,


Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.
Date Published:2019

Electromagnetic attraction (electricity and magnetism)


Eric makes an electromagnet using a nail, insulated electrical wire, electrical tape and a battery. Electricity passing through the wire creates a magnetic field, and makes the metal rod act like a magnet. It's not magic, it's science!
Date Published:2019

The language of ghosts

Fawcett, Heather (Heather M.)


Title proper from title frame. Princess Noa, aged eleven, Prince Julian, sixteen, and Princess Mite, five, flee their palace when a coup leads to their mother's death, and unlock a long-forgotten magic to reclaim the stolen throne.
Date Published:2020

Fatty legs : a true story

Jordan-Fenton, Christy


Margaret, an Inuit child attending Catholic school, cleverly battles for respect from a bullying teacher.
Date Published:2010

My weird school graphic novel. 2, Get a grip! We're on a trip! /

Gutman, Dan.


A.J. and his friends have the chance to win a trip to Dizzyland--if they can finish 5,000 books first. Dr. Carbles, the evil president of the Board of Education, doesn't think they can do it. But the Ella Mentry School kids are nothing if not determined! Will they achieve their theme park dreams? Or does Dr. Carbles have other plans for the school?
Date Published:2022

The darkest dark

Hadfield, Chris, 1959-,


"Young Chris loves pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploiring the universe. Only one problem--at night, he's afraid of the dark. Only when he watches the moon landing on TV does he realize how exciting the unknown can be. Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield"--
Date Published:2016

Devil's pass

Brouwer, Sigmund, 1959-


Webb, a young street musician, faces grizzly bears and a madman on the Canol Trail when he tries to fulfill a request in his late grandfather's will.
Date Published:2012

The very hungry bear

Bland, Nick, 1973-,


The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he's hungry! When the Very Hungry Bear goes fishing, he ends up catching more than he bargained for - a polar bear, with an armful of fish, who needs help finding a new home! .
Date Published:2018

Coming to Canada : [building a life in a new land]

Hughes, Susan, 1960-


Subtitle on cover: Building a life in a new land.
Date Published:2005

Mega Wolf : how Mega Wolf saved the little girl in red

Vidal, Séverine, 1969-


Mega-Wolf saves a little girl in red from Mosquito-Man. One day Little Red Riding Hood goes for a walk. Suddenly, Mosquito Man attacks her. "Help!!" she screams. Mega Wolf's big ears hear Little Red Riding Hood's screams. He jumps into his Mega Mobile and takes off with a roar.
Date Published:2015

How to code a rollercoaster

Funk, Josh,


Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park and learning more about coding.
Date Published:2020

Lima's red hot chilli

Mills, David, 1967-


Translation of: Lima's red hot chilli. Parallel title in Korean characters. Lima, a little bit hungry, succumbs to the temptation to eat a shiny, red hot chilli, and gets full really fast eating ice cream, jello, and other cool treats to counteract the effects of the burning pepper. Presented in Korean and English.
Date Published:1999

Alfie's angels

Barkow, Henriette



Date Published:2002

Dog Man. 2, Dog Man unleashed /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while...Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?
Date Published:2016

Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while...Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?

Date Published:2016

Mega Mouse : how Mega Mouse saved the kids on the bus

Vidal, Séverine, 1969-


Translation of: Méga-Souris. Map on endpapers. The citizens of MegaCityVille live happily under the protection of the Mega heroes. But in the shadows, the appalling Mosquito Man prepares his attack! Fortunately Mega mouse is there.
Date Published:2015