An important book to learn about Native experiences past and present, and how Native people are still actively engaged in protecting their sovereignty and culture.
An author’s note explains that while the students portrayed are fictional, the information presented is true, and readers seeking more in-depth information will find a timeline, a glossary of terms, and sources for additional study. Written and illustrated by the same team who created “ We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga ,” which followed the activities and traditions of an extended Cherokee family, this informational picture book offers truths that are in Sorell’s words, “a fundamental part of the United States’ history, as well as its present.”Īt the book’s end, students stand at colorful tri-fold boards presenting their research to family and friends. Defining topics both historical and contemporary, and including difficult challenges, struggles, and victories, each ends with the recurring refrain “we are still here!” affirming that Nation Americans are still very much present in this country today. Frané Lessac’s illustrations provide a vivid backdrop to the 12 student projects as they appear on individual two-page spreads. Author Tracy Sorell’s “ We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know ” explores the impact of the treaties, laws and policies of the U.S.Government on people of the Native Nations. Each student picks one important topic specific to Native Nations’ experiences. We Are Still Here: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know,by Traci Sorell and Frané Lessac (creators of We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga), successfully illuminates a tremendous amount of historical information in an engaging, classroom framework. It’s fall at the Native Nations Community School, and students are researching and preparing presentations for Indigenous People’s Day. “ We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know ” by Traci Sorell and Frane Lessac
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