# We Are Who We Are: An Ode to Indigenous Heroes Past and Present

We Are Who We Are is a picture book by Wab Kinew celebrating 13 Indigenous heroes from the past and present. It pairs stories of people including engineer Mary Golda Ross and actor Chief Dan George with illustrations by Janine Gibbons, and encourages young readers to embrace their authentic selves.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 21.24 CAD
- Previous price: 24.99 CAD
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T11:50:19.486Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 4

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## At a glance

- Celebrates 13 Indigenous heroes from history and the present.
- Profiles include engineer Mary Golda Ross, interpreter George Bonga, actor Chief Dan George and author Tasha Spillett.
- Illustrated by Janine Gibbons and positioned as a companion to Go Show the World.

## Pros

- Its short 40-page length and stated 5–9 age range make it a focused picture-book choice for younger readers.
- The subjects span different roles and eras, offering a range of examples of Indigenous achievement.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Tundra Books
- Publication date: Feb. 17 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 40 pages
- ISBN-10: 1774883597
- ISBN-13: 978-1774883594
### Reading and audience
- Reading age: 5 - 9 years
- Grade level: Kindergarten - 4
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 30 x 1.04 x 27.31 cm
- Weight listed: 635 g

## A good fit for

- Families and educators seeking an illustrated introduction to Indigenous heroes for children ages 5–9.
- Readers who want a companion to Wab Kinew’s Go Show the World.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are positive overall, but they come from a small number of ratings and no written review details are supplied. The figures therefore offer only limited guidance about readers’ specific reactions to the stories or illustrations.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is this book for?
The listing gives a reading age of 5–9 years and a grade level of Kindergarten–4.
### How many people are featured?
The book description says it celebrates 13 Indigenous heroes from the past and present.
### Is it connected to another book?
Yes. It is described as a companion to Wab Kinew’s Go Show the World.

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## Images

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