Children Are Medicine: A Colouring Book - Paperback

by Jackie Traverse (Author), Jackie Traverse (Illustrator)

Children Are Medicine is the fourth colouring book by Anishnaabe artist Jackie Traverse. This new book contains both new drawings and original art by Jackie Traverse. Children are Medicine honours the place of children in the lives of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous children were specifically targeted as part of a colonial mission which removed them from their families, their culture, and their vital role in sustaining their communities. In this book, Jackie pays tribute to and celebrates the joy and vitality that children bring to the life of communities. The love that children generate is vital to healing Indigenous Nations.

Author Biography

Jackie Traverse, who is Anishinaabe, is a graduate from the School of Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba. She works in many mediums, including painting in oils and acrylics to mixed media, sculpture, and stop-motion animation.

The injustices faced by Indigenous Peoples are integral to Traverse's art, leading her to be deeply involved in her community. Through her art she expresses her ideas and opinions while striving to inspire dialogue on addressing her people's social issues. Traverse is known at the national and international levels as a gifted artist. To her, painting is truly where her heart lies.

"I can be inspired by ceremony and prayer, as well as kind and moving words. I love the culture of my people, and this is where most of my inspiration comes from."
Jackie Traverse, who is Anishinaabe, is a graduate from the School of Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba. She works in many mediums, including painting in oils and acrylics to mixed media, sculpture, and stop-motion animation.

The injustices faced by Indigenous Peoples are integral to Traverse's art, leading her to be deeply involved in her community. Through her art she expresses her ideas and opinions while striving to inspire dialogue on addressing her people's social issues. Traverse is known at the national and international levels as a gifted artist. To her, painting is truly where her heart lies.

"I can be inspired by ceremony and prayer, as well as kind and moving words. I love the culture of my people, and this is where most of my inspiration comes from."