with a new preface and supplemental bibliography

published as volume thirty-six in the Civilization of the American Indian Series

Mexico and the United States have molded their legends to justify European colonization and condemn it

Yet even as Daunis falls for Jamie

Indigeneity often remains absent or invisible

Âmî Osâwâpikones (Dear Dandelion) Wet'suwet'en with a new preface andA debut picture book that celebrates self love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plantsthe dandelion. Both a love letter to the dandelion and a call to love ourselves in a difficult world, m Oswpikones reminds us that we are not defined as others see us. Following our young protagonist and the dandelions through the seasons, we are reminded that we are resilient, we are healers, we are funny, and we are loved.