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Earth Day 2024

with Alison Gear

EARTH DAY | Author Visit with Alison Gear

LIVE on Monday, April 22, 2024

Participate live or catch the recording at a time that works best for you!

We’re excited to invite you to a special Earth Day event on Monday, April 22nd featuring Alison Gear, the talented author behind Taan’s Moons – A Haida Moon Story. As a special bonus, Alison’s sister, Adrienne Gear, will be joining us to introduce her!

Alison will read her captivating book and delve into the fascinating felting process used by Haida Gwaii students to illustrate Taan’s Moons. Alison will also share some insights she gained about Indigenous ways of knowing, seasonal changes, and environmental stewardship while living on Haida Gwaii.

About the Presenter

Alison Gear was born in Vancouver and has lived on beautiful Haida Gwaii since 1996. For the past 10 years, she has worked in the field of family literacy and currently works as an Early Learning Coordinator for School District 50. She has an MA in Language and Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia.

Alison is passionate about literacy and learning and believes the power of words can make a difference in every child’s life.

About the Book

There’s a moon in the sky.
It looks like a drum,
which guides the earth
where Taan is from.

So begins a year in the life of Taan, which means “bear” in the Haida Language.

This wonderfully engaging and thoughtful story is based on one version of the Haida Moon cycle. It follows Taan as she experiences the wonder of the unfolding seasons.

Alison and Kiki worked closely with elders, teachers, children, parents, and caregivers to produce this unforgettable book. The title of each moon cycle has been translated into both Skidegate and Old Massett Haida, honouring language and wisdom.

This is a story woven together by the community on Haida Gwaii.

Note from Strong Nations: This book has been given the Authentic Indigenous Text label because of the collaboration of Indigenous peoples to create it.

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Monday, April 22nd
9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET
45 minutes
Grade 2-5

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