✨ TRC Book Spotlight ✨ "Miya Wears Orange" by Wanda John-Kehewin, illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina, is a moving story of a young Cree girl learning about residential schools, her fears, and the comfort she finds through her mother’s guidance.

📚🧡 Books for TRC Day September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a time to honour Survivors, and to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. We’re highlighting 5 powerful books by Indigenous authors that help children, youth, and families learn, reflect, and grow.

✨ Just Released! ✨ Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario – Grade 1 Curriculum-aligned, inquiry-focused, and packed with ready-to-use lessons, assessments, and Indigenous perspectives. Time-saving, cost-effective, and designed for today’s classroom. 👉 Order today!

Out Aug 5: MIYA WEARS ORANGE, new #picturebook from Wanda John-Kehewin & illus by Erika Rodriguez Medina (from @highwaterpress.bsky.social), will become an important book for #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation & dealing w children's worries. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/07/miya...

📚✨ Summer Reading Challenge: Indigenous Lit Edition! ✨📚 Looking for meaningful reads this summer? Our Indigenous Literature BINGO card is here! From time-traveling fiction to stories about resilience, family, and the land — each square highlights a unique way to engage with Indigenous Lit!

🌿 World Environment Day Picks! 🌍 Celebrate June 5 with stories that honour land, language & tradition. 📖 Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? 🦌 Kokum, Are These Moose Tracks? 🐟 Herring to Huckleberry 🌱 Renewal

📚✨ National Indigenous History Month is here — a time to honour, learn, and reflect. Dive into the stories of seven remarkable Indigenous heroes from Canadian history through Tales from Big Spirit — a powerful graphic novel series by David A. Robertson.

It was an honour to hear David speak at the First Nations School Association of British Columbia about healing and teaching through story, returning to the land and language, and deepening our connection to each other and the environment. 📚 His latest book, The Kodiaks, carries these values forward

🌸 Celebrate All Women This Mother’s Day 🌸 From matriarchs and aunties to knowledge keepers and caregivers, we honour the women who guide, protect, and nurture—just like the animal mothers in The Mothers of Xsan series.📚 ✨ Use code: MOM20 afor 20% off ALL books at checkout 🗓️ Valid through May 31

We publish books that incorporate Indigenous languages ... 🪶 Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock 🪶 Nisto Mekwana / Three Feathers 🪶 Pīsim Finds Her Miskanaw 🪶 Powwow Counting in Cree 🪶 Amō’s Sapotawan 🪶 Stand Like a Cedar ... Because kids and teens deserve to see their words on the page.

Indigenous languages are living, powerful, and enduring. We’ve published books written in, translated into, and celebrating Cree, Swampy Cree, Rocky Cree, Anishinaabemowin, Halq’emeylem, Nłeʔkepmxcín, and more. Why? Because language is not a feature—it’s foundational.

🌸 International Women’s Day continues, and we’re celebrating Indigenous women authors all month! 🌸 🎉 To honor their voices, we’re offering 25% off select Indigenous women-authored titles! Shop today and support Indigenous women’s voices! Visit

💜 This International Women’s Day, we’ve highlighted stories that celebrate Indigenous women and girls—their strength, histories, and futures. ✨ To celebrate, we’re offering 25% off a curated selection of books written by Indigenous women. Use the discount code IWD2025 on our website all month!

🌿 International Women’s Day is about recognizing diverse stories. Echo Desjardins, a Métis teen, struggles with loneliness until she is transported into pivotal moments of Métis history. This omnibus collection of the four-part graphic Echo’s journey reminds us that knowing our history is key.

🌿 Stories are more than just words on a page—they are acts of resistance, reclamation, and resilience. 📚 The books we’ve highlighted for upcoming International Women’s Day celebrate Indigenous women’s strength, wisdom, and perseverance. 🔥 Support Indigenous women this International Women's Day!

🔥 "Last Standing Woman" by Winona LaDuke is a novel of resistance, hope, and survival. Spanning seven generations, this 25th-anniversary edition chronicles an Anishinaabe community’s resilience through colonization, displacement, and renewal. What does the phrase "Last Standing Woman" mean to you?

🌊 In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier is a book that has changed lives. 🔎 This 40th-anniversary edition of the groundbreaking novel continues to inspire conversations about identity, survival, and sisterhood. 💡 Have you read April Raintree’s journey? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️ #IWD

📖 Spíləx̣m: A Weaving of Recovery, Resilience, and Resurgence by Nicola I. Campbell is a stunning memoir that intertwines poetry and prose, sharing the journey of an intergenerational survivor of Canada’s residential school system.

🌸 This International Women’s Day, we will honour the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous women and girls. Through storytelling, we recognize their experiences, histories, and futures. 📚 This week, we’re highlighting powerful books from women authors in what is now known as Canada.

🏳️‍🌈 Stories about Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ identities are among the most frequently challenged. Many people still attempt to silence books that reflect gender diversity and challenge colonial norms. 📖 Our books respectfully and thoughtfully explore Two-Spirit identity, gender roles, and experiences.

🚨 Book challenges often come from a small group of people who want to decide what is "appropriate" for everyone. But who should have the right to control what young readers learn? 📚 At HighWater Press, we believe readers deserve the freedom to explore stories that reflect their own identities.

📚 HighWater Press books, like "7 Generations” by David Robertson, address themes of colonialism and resilience in a way that is accessible to young readers. These books should be in every classroom, not hidden away. 📢 Freedom to read is freedom to learn. What’s a book that has taught you something?

🧡 Indigenous voices have long been excluded, misrepresented, or censored in literature. Freedom to Read Week is a reminder that our stories deserve space, recognition, and protection.📖 Books like those published by HighWater Press explore the complexities of Indigenous identity, culture, + history.

📢 Let’s celebrate the right to read, learn, and grow. Share a book that has challenged or changed your perspective! #FreedomToReadWeek

📚 It’s Freedom to Read Week! This reminds Canadians of the importance of intellectual freedom and the right to access diverse stories—especially those that challenge, educate, and inspire. 🌍 At HighWater Press, we publish stories that explore racism, colonialism, Two-Spirit identity + more! .

📢 How can we support Afro-Indigenous voices? ✔️ Buy & recommend their books ✔️ Support independent publishers who publish their stories ✔️ Talk about issues like MMIWG2S, colonial violence, and anti-Black racism ✔️ Center their voices in classrooms & book clubs 🖤✨ Let’s not just read—let’s amplify!

💡 Afro-Indigenous communities have long faced erasure, forced to navigate both anti-Blackness in Indigenous spaces and Indigenous invisibility in Black spaces. Stories like "We are Medicine" help dismantle these barriers, amplifying voices that need to be heard. Visit our website to learn more.

💡 Who are some Afro-Indigenous or Black authors that have impacted you? Let’s uplift their names in the comments! ⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth #AfroIndigenousVoices

📚 Representation matters—especially for Indigenous and Black youth. Seeing yourself in literature can be life-changing, and that’s why stories like "Surviving the City: We are the Medicine" are essential. Tasha Spillett creates characters and narratives that reflect diverse communities.

Teachers, are you looking for a powerful resource to engage students in Black History Month? Christine M’Lot’s teacher guide for the Surviving the City graphic novel series, written by Afro-Indigenous author Tasha Spillett, is the perfect tool to spark meaningful discussions in your classroom! 🌍✨

📢 Why are graphic novels such a powerful medium for storytelling? With “Surviving the City: We Are the Medicine”, Tasha Spillett and illustrator Natasha Donovan bring real-world issues to life through stunning artwork and deeply moving narratives. #AfroIndigenousVoices

🔥 Identity is not a look—it’s a lived experience. We need more stories like this that highlight the intersection of Black and Indigenous identities. Have you ever faced a moment like Ginebig’s? Let’s discuss. ⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth #AfroIndigenousVoices

💡 “But… you don’t look Indigenous.” … Meet Ginebig, a character in “We Are the Medicine” who experiences moments of discomfort when people question his identity. As an Afro-Indigenous teen, he faces ignorance and microaggressions from those who don’t understand the layered identities. #BHM

🎨 “Surviving the City: We are the Medicine” is more than a graphic novel—it’s a powerful exploration of friendship, colonialism, Afro-Indigeneity, and activism . Follow along this week as we dive into the final novel in the Surviving the City Series by Tasha Spillett! #AfroIndigenousVoices

📚✨ This Black History Month, we’re celebrating Afro-Indigenous voices—starting with Tasha Spillett, the brilliant author behind the Surviving the City graphic novel series. A New York Times bestselling author, scholar, and speaker, Tasha’s work uplifts Indigenous and Black communities. 🖤🧡 #BHM

💬 Wondering how to support independent publishers beyond buying books? ✅ Request their books at your local library. ✅ Recommend their books to educators & book clubs. ✅ Follow & amplify their voices on social media. ✅ Leave reviews & share your favorite reads!

🌊 When we support independent, Indigenous-led publishers, we’re not just supporting books—we’re supporting movements. Movements to reclaim language, preserve knowledge, and center Indigenous perspectives in the literary world. 📖 #ReadIndigenous

💡 Supporting independent publishers isn’t just about books—it’s about literary sovereignty. It’s about ensuring Indigenous stories are published with integrity, respect, and by people who truly understand them. Every book purchase is an investment in Indigenous storytelling. #PublishingWithPurpose

💬 “Beading gives me strength” — Heart Berry Bling. This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the love that lives in our families, our cultures, and the lessons we pass down. 📚❤️📖 Find “Heart Berry Bling” and more stories filled with love, tradition, and community at HighWater Press. #ReadIndigenous

💬 “The heart-shaped fruit shows us that caring is more than a feeling” - Heart Berry Bling 🍓✨📖 From the love passed down through generations to the love of community and culture, our books reflect the many ways we experience and express love.

🍓 One story close to our hearts this Valentines’ Day is Heart Berry Bling by Jenny Kay Dupuis, about a young Anishinaabe girl learning to bead with her grandmother. As they craft together, she discovers that love is an act of care, patience, and tradition. 🧵🫶🏽 #BeadWork

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating all forms of love found in our books—love of family, culture, and community. At HighWater Press, love isn’t just romantic; it’s woven into the stories we tell and the voices we uplift. 📚✨ #ValentinesDay

🌊 Small presses, big impact. Every book purchased from an independent publisher strengthens the future of Indigenous storytelling. Let’s uplift and support the publishers who are making space for these vital stories. 💙📖 #SupportIndiePublishing

💡 Book bans. Funding cuts. Retail monopolies. The publishing industry is shifting, and where we spend our money determines whose stories get told. Supporting independent, Indigenous-led publishers helps ensure that storytelling remains diverse, bold, and impactful. #ReadIndigenous

🏡 Supporting independent publishers = supporting literary sovereignty. It means keeping Indigenous stories in Indigenous hands, ensuring they’re told with respect, truth, and authenticity. 💙 #PublishingWithPurpose

📢 Did you know that many of the most powerful Indigenous books wouldn’t exist without independent publishers? Big publishing houses often overlook Indigenous stories—but Indigenous-led presses work tirelessly to bring them to the world. #SupportIndiePublishing

🖋️ Indigenous-led publishers do more than just print books—we protect languages, amplify voices, and ensure Indigenous authors are published on their own terms. Supporting us means supporting culture, identity, and truth. 🌿📚 #IndigenousPublishing

🔥 In today’s shifting economy, it’s more important than ever to support Canadian publishers. Independent presses are the backbone of our literary landscape, bringing readers the books that large corporations often ignore. 📚 #SupportCanadianBooks

📖 Big publishers chase trends. Independent publishers champion truth. When you support Indigenous-led presses, you’re making space for the stories that have been overlooked for too long. 🧡 #ReadIndigenousLit

📚✨ Why does it matter where your books come from? Supporting independent, Canadian, Indigenous-led publishers ensures that diverse, authentic voices continue to thrive. Every book you buy from a small press helps keep storytelling in the hands of those who live it. #SupportIndiePublishing