2019 was the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Indigenous languages have long been underrepresented in literature, especially in children's books. Before this project there were very few children’s books available in Treaty 7 Languages. Indigenous children could not see themselves and their languages reflected on the page and non-Indigenous people did not often encounter accessible publications on Treaty 7 languages and culture.

CPL hosted aspiring Treaty 7 writers in the Indigenous Writers Workshop, led by author Richard Van Camp, to guide them in creating children's books in their traditional languages. Elders representing each of the Treaty 7 Nations involved were consulted on the project by Indigenous Library staff to ensure accuracy in cultural depictions and in transcribing oral languages to script. The authors then connected with local Indigenous artists to illustrate their books, keeping the project within the Treaty 7 community.

Culture is tied to language. By publishing children’s books written by the authors who attended the workshop, Indigenous children can see themselves represented in books and learn their traditional languages. Aspiring writers learned from a successful Indigenous author and practised their new skills, while connecting meaningfully to their language and culture. Money from book sales stays with the authors and goes back into the community. The books are available in libraries across Alberta, including Treaty 7 schools.