Illustrations by Wai Tien

Translated from English (Canada) by Sylvie Nicolas

When Cole gets caught drawing in class, his teacher decides to give him extra work: an oral presentation on a significant figure in Indigenous history. Cole will do anything to avoid speaking in front of the class, even pretending to be sick, until he discovers the extraordinary story of Thanadelthur, an ambassador for peace between the Cree and Dene and interpreter for the governor of Fort York. Inspired by her courage, he overcomes his fears.

BIG SPIRIT NATION: YESTERDAY TO TODAY is a unique series of seven comic books that immerses readers in the heart of Canadian history by focusing on important, sometimes little-known, Indigenous figures.

From 9 years old