Johnny's Pheasant Dakota By focussing on the benefits

By focussing on the benefits for First Nations and downplaying their primary goal

Artwork includes pieces by Tracey Anthony and Carey Newman

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Interceding chapters by Brian McInnes provide valuable cultural

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Johnny's Pheasant Dakota By focussing on the benefitsJohnny's Pheasant is written by Cheryl Minnema (Waabaanakwadookwe), a member of Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and illustrated by Julie Flett, Cree Mtis. Johnny's Pheasant starts with their car stopping: "Pull over, Grandma! Hurry! Johnny says. Grandma does and Johnny runs to show her what he spotted near the ditch: a sleeping pheasant. Its hard to say who is most surprised by what happens nextGrandma, Johnny, or the pheasant. This story is a lesson about