Be a Good Ancestor

Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors.

Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future generations. Every decision we make ripples out, and we can affect the world around us by thinking deeply about those decisions.

Author Leona Prince is from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak’azdli Whut’en and belongs to the Lhts’umusyoo (Beaver Clan). Leona is an award-winning educator and is currently the assistant superintendent of Indigenous Education for the Ministry of Education and Child Care in BC. She is also the author of A Dance through the Seasons and Be a Good Ancestor. She is a presenter for the 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning Course.

Author Gabrielle Prince is Dakelh from Lake Babine Nation and Nak’azdli Whut’en. Gabrielle is pursuing a bachelor of science in psychology with a minor in First Nations studies. She is also the co-author of Remember Who You Are.

Illustrated by Carla Joseph, a Cree artist from Prince George, B.C. She has a very unique style which many people look forward to experiencing. She loves the way she makes people feel with her art. It inspires her to continue with her gift.