Finding My Dance Nakota and Yakima Ichishkíin

and Yakima Ichishkíin

have animated all the ways we consider the nation's past

decolonize their diet

Kelly alternates between personal stories of friends

Pontiac and the 1763 Rebellion and Royal Proclamation

Finding My Dance Nakota and Yakima IchishkíinIn her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles tap, jazz, ballet but still loved