Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine

An 11-year-old boy learns about his family’s (Indigenous) Nakota teachings.
A coming-of-age story about a Nakota boy learning about his identity and developing a sense of cultural responsibility in a contemporary, urban setting. Touches upon issues of environmental ecology and bullying.
An Indigenous (Nakota) boy learns aspects of traditional teachings in a highly positive way in an urban prairie setting (near Edmonton).
Charlene Bearhead is a well-respected educator, Indigenous education advocate, mother, and grandmother who instinctively knows how to instruct and communicate with children.
Wilson Bearhead is a beloved Nakota Elder and Wabamun Lake First Nation community member who is a much sought-after presenter by Canadian educators for his storytelling gifts.
The Nakota lessons aim for universality, informing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers.
The relatable characters discuss and discover how traditional teachings can play a vital role in contemporary life.
Nakota artist adds an extra layer of Indigenous authenticity with her dynamic illustrations.