Over the last ten years a series of short stories and animated films has been created. The stories have been narrated in the following languages: Blackfoot, Cree, English, French, Gitxsan, Halq'eméylem, Heiltsuk, Hul'q'umi'num', Huu-ay-aht, Nisga'a, Sliammon, Spanish, Squamish, and Wet'suwet'en.
The main character in all stories is a boy called Small Number. Small Number has an impressive aptitude for mathematics and also a proclivity for getting into mischief.
The Small Number stories and films incorporate problem-solving and Indigenous traditions. Just as importantly, the stories aim to promote Indigenous culture. Of course, Indigenous culture is not a singular, cohesive set of beliefs and practices, but a myriad of traditional and modern values and practices. As a result, Small Number's adventures take place in different physical contexts in different Indigenous communities, and yet the clever, playful protagonist remains the same.
