the Ghost Dance remains widely mischaracterized as a primitive and failed effort by Indian militants to resist American conquest and return to traditional ways

fluent Dakota speakers

spirited girl into a “proper” young lady

many Dakota say

—Joy Harjo

Book of Play: With Northwest Coast Native Art leadership the Ghost Dance remains widelyThis book offers young children a chance to explore counting, shapes, ABCs, and colors in a setting of Coast Salish, Haida, and Bella Bella art of the Northwest Coast. Nine artists shared their art and culture to create the board book's designs. The book includes a simple maze, a matching activity, and an environmental activity identifying animals and birds of the Northwest Coast.