Pemmican Berries [Leah Marie Dorion]

Written and illustrated by Leah Marie Dorion, Métis. 

Long ago, pemmican was a staple food for Métis people. At that time, it was made with dried and crushed buffalo meat mixed with grease and dried berries. Pemmican could last through the winter months in storage. What is a type of food that you know of that can last a long time?

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for intermediate students (grades 4-6).

Pemmican Berries is part of the Strong Stories: Métis series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.

ISBN:9781771743181

Book Type: Paperback