{"product_id":"ishkode-a-story-of-fire-hardcover","title":"Ishkode: A Story of Fire - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEvan Larson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNisogaabokwe Melonee Montano\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobin Wall Kimmerer\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIgniting connection with the forests of the Great Lakes region through Indigenous teachings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen an invitation arrives from the forest, what will you hear? What will you learn? How will you respond? \u003ci\u003eIshkode: A Story of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e brings readers into a beautiful stand of ancient red pines where Aanikoobijigan, a grandmother red pine, guides a young woman, Animikiimiikanikwe, toward healing and renewal through fire. Embracing the power of memory, storytelling, and restoration, this lyrical narrative is a celebration of hope, healing, and the lessons we can learn from the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding an Ojibwe pronunciation guide and glossary, this book weaves Anishinaabe teachings with the science of tree rings to reveal the deep, enduring relationships between people, fire, pines, and the wider web of ecosystems in the Great Lakes region. \u003ci\u003eIshkode\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the role of fire in the environment, bringing to light the connections between ecological restoration, cultural revival, and reciprocal stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvan Larson is a father, husband, and enthusiast of trees, fires, and wild places. He is professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNisogaabokwe Melonee Montano is a mother, grandmother, and enrolled member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She is owner of Ethical Embers LLC, a company that guides individuals, communities, and organizations in incorporating Indigenous knowledges and practices into land management efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoira (Miri) Villiard, Fond du Lac Ojibwe direct descendant, is a multidisciplinary artist who uses art to uplift underrepresented narratives, explore the nuance of society's historical community intersections, and promote community healing spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobin Wall Kimmerer is author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9.11 x 10.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67955650691379,"sku":"9781517922719","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/DURVSeIiRF9781517922719.webp?v=1794214209","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/ishkode-a-story-of-fire-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}