Jo-ann Archibald worked closely with Coast Salish Elders and storytellers, who shared both traditional and personal life-experience stories, in order to develop ways of bringing storytelling into educational contexts. Indigenous Storywork is the result of
This book is dedicated to all those that wish to learn the beginning steps of the Halq'emeylem language. It begins with making the vowel sounds, best to you all and enjoy.... Th'et-simiya
Mr. Magpie and Mr. Crow by Chief Harry Edwards (Cheam) Another popular story is Mr. Magpie and Mr. Crow. "Old Louie Squatats" passed the story on to Chief Harry Edwards. Today this story is printed for children and adults to read and remember the teach
In this Coast Salish story, step-by-step instructions for gathering wood and catching, filleting and then smoking fish are given. The text and illustrations support the reader’s understanding of the process and emphasize the respect shown by the Coast Sal
Our cedar roses by Lee Prevost may vary in size, on average the small measure 2 inches across the top.
Impeccably beaded hat by Rosalie Giroux
These leather earrings are 5" in length and come in Silver and Brass accents.
Hand Woven pine needle basket 16x5.5x2
Drum bags are 100% polyester Exterior measurement: 60cm diameter x 12cm depth (23.6" x 4") Fits drum up to 21"(53.3cm) x 3.5"(9cm) Padded on front and back for protection Adjustable shoulder strap
this hand made pottery dish is a beautiful and the perfect spot for an entry table the perfect place to put your keys or change. Made by Cynthia Robinson, design is created with a stamp method.
Hand stitched & Beaded. Made from Bison Hide Approx. 4" long
These essays have had a lasting impact on the study of the Northwest Coast, provoking argument and suggesting problems for research and hypotheses to test in both social anthropology and archeology. Other essays deal with Native knowledge, belief and art
As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin WallKimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom
All phases in the life of Sumi, a coho salmon, are shown from her trip down river to the ocean; her time as a fully mature fish swimming in the great seas; to the most fascinating and mysterious period in the life cycle of these magic animals, the determi
A long time ago, the world was just water - there was no land! Then a curious woman fell from the sky world and with the help of the birds and animals created a land to live on. This Kanyen'kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about the origin of the land
