Native Heritage

"Isabella Star LaBlanc brings an authentic-sounding narration to this powerful audiobook...Dialogue, including words in other languages, is handled with effortless transitions and clear depictions between characters. This audiobook should not be missed." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award...

The compelling account of how two heritages united in their struggle to gain freedom and equality in America. The first paths to freedom taken by runaway slaves led to Native American villages. There, black men and women found acceptance and friendship among our country's original inhabitants. Though they seldom appear in textbooks and movies, the children of Native and African American marriages helped shape the early days of the fur trade, added a new dimension to frontier diplomacy, and made a daring contribution to the fight for American liberty.

In this gripping, horror-laced debut, a young Cree woman’s dreams lead her on a perilous journey of self-discovery that ultimately forces her to confront the toll of a legacy of violence on her family, her community and the land they call home. "A mystery and a horror story about grief, but...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY LIBRARY JOURNAL “From the lush setting to the evocative prose to the can't-look-away characters, this is one of my most anticipated novels of the year.” —NPR "Come for the fantasy; stay for the vengeance, and enjoy the beauty of both.” —Laini Taylor, New...

Don’t miss the TV series, Dark Winds, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+! First there was the trouble at Saint Boneventure boarding school. A teacher is dead, a boy is missing, and a council woman has put a lot of pressure on Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and...

Ghosts of Silver Maple Island A Jamie Blackwood Mystery When a promising archaeology student is found murdered at a remote river island in West Virginia, Professor Jamie Blackwood is pulled into the darkest case of his career—one that threatens not only a sacred past, but the fragile peace he’s fought to build. Silver Maple Island is more than an archaeological site. Once home to a major Shawnee settlement and the birthplace of the Seven Nations Consortium, it holds artifacts powerful enough to rewrite history—and valuable enough to kill for. As evidence of professional looting ...

Unearth the foundational chapter of the life of the man proclaimed "the greatest athlete in the world." Dive deep into the compelling, yet often overlooked, formative years of James Francis Thorpe, a towering figure in American sports history whose journey began amidst profound personal loss and cultural upheaval in Indian Territory. This meticulously researched book, Jim Thorpe: The Early Years: Roots and Resilience, is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the deep Jim Thorpe early life influences that forged his indomitable spirit and unmatched athletic prowess. Born on May ...

What if the history you were taught left out the most vital pieces of the story? From the footsteps of the First Nations who shaped the land for millennia, to the daring Viking explorers, to the clash of empires that decided the fate of an entire continent—Canada’s history is filled with untold stories waiting to be discovered. Canada’s Unwritten History brings to life the extraordinary journey of a nation forged not in a single moment, but through centuries of resilience, struggle, and cultural exchange. With vivid storytelling, this book traces the origins of Canada from its ...

Reunited by a grave robber and a corpse, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is trying to determine the identity of a murder victim, while Officer Jim Chee is arresting Smithsonian conservator Henry Highhawk for ransacking the sacred bones of his ancestors. But with each peeled-back...

Are you ready to uncover the rich and untold stories of Black Indians—a community whose unique heritage combines the deep roots of both African and Native American cultures? In 103 Amazing Facts About Black Indians: Celebrating the Rich History, Culture, and Contributions of African-Indians, embark on an eye-opening journey through the fascinating world of Afro-Indigenous identity and the legacy of Black Native Americans. This insightful guide takes you deep into the African American Indigenous heritage, showcasing the profound impact of African American slavery and its complex ...

Bloomsbury presents The Chosen and The Damned: Native Americans and the Making of Race in the United States by David J. Silverman, read by James Markert. A sweeping chronicle placing race at the center of Native American U.S. history, from the award-winning author of This Land Is Their Land...

An electrifying anti-Western from an exciting new Indigenous writer. As teenage boys begin to disappear from a great plains Métis community, a young man attempts to uncover the evil force lurking out of sight. In 1885, Nikosis “Niko” Eriksen spends his days playing buffalo hunter, even...

Don’t miss the TV series, Dark Winds, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+!...

Chief Joseph wanted peace for his people. But the US Army had different ideas. As the headman and spokesperson for the Nez Perce, Chief Joseph tried to do what was best for his people. Join him as he leads his people over vast plains and rugged mountains on the run from the US Army.

From Pulitzer Prize finalist Linda Hogan,the moving novel of Angela Jenson, a troubled Native American girl coming of age in the foster system in Oklahoma, who decides to reunite with her family. At seventeen, Angela returns to the place where she was raised—a stunning island town that lies at...

Alexandra Ziolkowska-Boehm's "Open Wounds: A Native American Heritage" was inspired by her great uncle, sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski,who in response to the Lakota Sioux Indian Chief Henry Standing Bear's request "tell my story in stone", decided to sculpt Sioux Chief Crazy Horse from a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Ziolkowska-Boehm explores the real story of Crazy Horse, as well as the real story of the American Indians. She discovers the incredible role Indians played in the World Wars, and she also learns that Indians and their languages and customs are unique to each tribe.

Black Cloud Rises A story of resistance, reckoning, and the healing power of truth. On Thanksgiving Day—hailed by most as a celebration of gratitude and abundance, yet mourned by many Native Americans as a symbol of loss and erasure—Black Cloud watches the Macy’s Parade from his Pine Ridge Reservation home with his young niece and nephew. Their innocent joy, set against the glossy backdrop of American pride, cuts him deeply, revealing just how invisible his people have become in the story of the nation. That night, a powerful vision awakens him with purpose: not to destroy, but to ...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History Elizabeth A. Fenn radically changes our understanding of North America before and after the arrival of Europeans. Encounters at the Heart of the World concerns the Mandan Indians, iconic Plains people whose teeming, busy towns on the upper Missouri River...

Between Two Fires: A Story of Defiance and Devotion In this heartfelt historical romance, Sarah, a lonely widowed settler on the prairie, finds unexpected companionship with Aponi, a Native American man from a neighboring tribe. Their initial meeting is marked by caution but soon evolves into a deep bond forged through shared grief and understanding. As they navigate the complexities of their different worlds, their friendship blossoms into love, challenging the prejudices of their communities. Facing external danger and societal expectations, Sarah and Aponi must choose between following ...

Before the outsider, now Chief Heads Off, brought the Elk Dogs (horses) to the People, their strategy had always been to flee or hide from their mortal enemies, the Head Splitters. Now the People live in peace, but the young warriors long for war.