Scholastic
French version
Embark on an adventure and discover ''Nutshimit'' by Melissa Mollen Dupuis, brilliantly illustrated by Elise Gravel. This playful documentary, narrated in the first person singular, is aimed at nature enthusiasts of all ages. Throughout the pages, Melissa takes us into the heart of the forest, her forest. She describes the territory so vital to her nation and to all the First Nations of Canada. From the legend of the creation of the earth to contemporary Innu life, the reader discovers Nutshimit, the physical and social space where traditional activities are practiced (chewing birch bark, lighting a fire, baking pashimeu (blueberry pie), braiding sweetgrass...).
In addition to finding all the elements dear to life in the forest (animals, birds, flora, fauna, customs...), Melissa introduces Innu words to give us a complete immersion into her culture. It also includes activities cherished by Indigenous peoples, such as baking bannock, making maple syrup, or smoking salmon. Melissa's familiar and joyful tone, along with anecdotes from her experiences, makes this book an indispensable tool for understanding life in the forest.
All ages
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