About the Illustrator

Bridget George is an Anishinaabe illustrator as well as author/illustrator who sits with the Bear Clan. She was raised on the shore of Lake Huron in the beautiful First Nations community of Kettle and Stony Point. She is passionate about creating space for authentic and diverse Indigenous representation, especially for children, and enjoys working on illustration projects built on a foundation of love and meaningful connection. 

Bridget lives with her family in London, Ontario. She believes that one of the best parts of children’s illustration is that it provides connection with one’s inner child. Bridget finds inspiration in the journey of parenthood, learning her ancestral language, and stopping to take a look at the wonderful world around her.

-Bio sourced from Full Circle Literary

About our Honored Guest

Boozhoo! (Greetings)

Esie Leoso Corbine, is a Bad River Tribal Member who has worked as an Administrator for Tribal and County organizations for 35+ years in the area of Social Services. She is a second generation college graduate and currently is a small business owner as well as a trainer, speaker, and contractor that develops organizational redesigns to reflect tribal culture. Her expertise area is in child welfare and has implemented various models and tools: Child Services; Signs of Safety, Family Group Conferencing, Wrap Around, and Tribal Strength based approach 7 Anishinabe Values.

Esie brings her culture knowledge to the table sharing with her audience that will increase their communication skills and client relationship in Indian Country.

-Bio provided by Esie Leoso Corbine. 

1. Autumn Peltier had to summon her courage to confront the people in power, has there ever been a time you had to be brave to do the right thing?

2. Think through your day, how often do you use water? What would happen if the water was dirty, and you weren't able to use it? 

3. Working together to advocate for the water empowered them, why do you think having a community is so powerful?

1. Research the availability of clean water in your area. What did you find out? Did anything surprise you?

2. Can you brainstorm ways you may dirty the water you use, is there anything you can do to prevent that or advocate for clean water? 

3. With a trusted adult, research how much water is needed to grow the food you eat or produce the clothes you wear. Think about and discuss what would happen if that water was dirty and unusable. 

1. Read this article from Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management discussing Autumn Peltier's journey as an Indigenous water activist. 

2. Explore this article by Indigenous Rising from 2014 which talks about Josephine Mandamin or 'Grandma Josephine'. 

   1. The book mentioned, The Water Walker, was one of our Spring 2022 reads. 

3. Explore this site that discusses the progress and initiatives towards ending long-term drinking water advisories.