Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow

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A 2026 PEI Book Award WINNER! A vibrant debut early chapter book series celebrating Cree culture and being true to yourself.Accompanied by a life-sized Âhâsiw in his beautiful rega lia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kôhkom’s going to love this story! Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow, the first book from debut children’s author Sita MacMillan, features Cree words throughout the story and a note to the reader. Azby Whitecalf’s dynamic illustrations bring life to this warm, charming, and funny introduction to Sarah Ponakey, the storycatcher. Show more