Joanne Robertson (1)

This book is written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson. This is a great reading for young readers that what to be exposed to the Ojibwe language. It gives the readers the option of reading the text in English and Ojibwe. The story explains how nibi (water) is a very important aspects of all life on the planet. It tells how Nokomis becomes a water walker. Water walkers fight to keep nibi clean and available for everyone. The main point of the story is to keep our drinking nibi clean.

Inspiring bilingual picture book story about Josephine Mandamin, an Ojibwe Nokomis who walks in honor of water, to protect water, and to bring our attention to the importance of water. Beautifully done.