When I'm a moshom

"A young boy reflects on what he will do when he's a Moshom (grandfather). He explains that he'll go to all their activities and cheer the loudest, because that's what his Moshom did. He'll show them their culture, just like Moshom did. He'll take them fishing and speak swampy cree, feed them Bannoc...

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Main Author: Robertson, David, 1977- (Author)
Other Authors: Hill, Corrie (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Cree
Published: Toronto : Tundra, 2026.
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Summary:"A young boy reflects on what he will do when he's a Moshom (grandfather). He explains that he'll go to all their activities and cheer the loudest, because that's what his Moshom did. He'll show them their culture, just like Moshom did. He'll take them fishing and speak swampy cree, feed them Bannock and play cribbage because that's what his Moshom did with him. A touching tribute to a lost grandparent and how we keep them alive by passing down memories."--
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Issued also in electronic format.
ISBN:9781774881743
1774881748
Author Notes:DAVID A. ROBERTSON is the author of numerous books for young readers including the two Governor General's Literary Award-winning picture books On the Trapline and When We Were Alone, both illustrated by Julie Flett. He also wrote The Song That Called Them Home , a picture book illustrated by Maya McKibbin. His middle-grade fantasy series, The Misewa Saga, has received great acclaim and award attention. A sought-after speaker and educator, David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For more information, visit his website, www.darobertson.ca, and follow him on Twitter @DaveAlexRoberts.

CORRIE HILL is a passionate and self-taught Indigenous artist. She is a member of the Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River. Her passion for art began in her teenage years, and after working with various mediums, she now prefers working digitally. Corrie views art as good medicine that strengthens her mental wellness and as an outlet to showcase her Indigenous pride. Her work is deeply rooted in her Haudenosaunee identity, reflecting the strength, beauty, and resilience of her people. Corrie currently resides in Brantford, Ontario, with her family.