The poems originate from the hope that our lives may be enriched by the expression of and reflection on the cultural strengths inherent to indigenous culture

Andersson suggests

and protect it

Bkejwanong Dbaajmowinan is a collection of stories from these elders

all reprinted as Bison Books

Thanku: Poems of Gratitude cities The poems originate from theThis poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen.