Be a Good Ancestor 2004 In this story a young

In this story a young girl

is shocked to recognize a face from her childhood

forces each townsperson we encounter to look long and hard at themselves

it is our Indigenous women who bring us back to what is important

who lived in California

Be a Good Ancestor 2004 In this story a youngBe a good Ancestor with your thoughts. Thoughts become ideas. Ideas become actions. Actions become movements. Movements become change. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self esteem and self respect, and the importance of