We Are Water Protectors

Water is the first medicine.
It affects and connects us all . . .

When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth
And poison her people’s water, one young water protector
Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.

The fight continues with Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, the must-read companion book to We Are Water Protectors. Written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Bridget George, it tells the story of real-life water protectors, Autumn Peltier and her great-aunt Josephine Mandamin, two Indigenous Rights Activists who have inspired a tidal wave of change.

Reader Fit: Recommended for readers who want beautifully illustrated stories that inspire respect for nature, community, and cultural traditions.

Why We Carry It: We carry We Are Water Protectors because it introduces children to Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and the sacred relationship between people and water. It encourages respect for both the natural world and the cultures that have protected it for generations.