In this Coast Salish story, learn about the importance of the cedar tree to the culture and history of the Coast Salish people. Descriptions of items made from the wood and bark of this special tree are included. Also explained in the story is the protoco
Board books for learning Soy based ink and water based protective coating Made from paper sourced from sustainable forests measures 6.5 in x 6.5 in
Explore the Salish Sea with this collaborative book featuring the work of 13 different Coast Salish artists with text by Musqueam, Coast Salish artist Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.
Learn the elements of formline design in this colour and draw book that features artists from the Northwest Coast. Features: Artwork by Various Artists Featuring the work of over 30 contributing artists Made in CanadaMade from paper sourced from s
The images and text in this book are the work of First Nations and Native artists from communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Through their art and words, each artist has shared the importance of their personal and cultural relationship to the natu
Made in CanadaFrom the author, Melaney Gleeson-Lyall This colouring journal encourages creativity and reflection and presents opportunities for all ages. Nurture your spirit! Slow down and explore colouring while learning about the Indigenous Peoples and
How the Coho Got His Hooked Nose by Theresa Michel (Cheam) This is a tradtional story about a wonder of nature explaining how the Coho Salmon gets a hooked nose on it's way to the spawning grounds. The story is alive with the salmon's struggle. Theres
The Mountain Goat People of Cheam A delightful story as told by Maggie Emery and Amelia Douglas. The danger of hunting without the knowledge of nature, is the lesson to be learned from this wonderful story told to us by Maggie and Amelia. A young hunte
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
The Story of Chehalis by Ed Leon I (Chehalis) The benefits gained by cooperation between two bands/groups of people is the basis of this story. As the children listen to Uncle Ed recount the tale of how the Chehalis reserve came to be, they learn about
Upper Sto:lo Hunting This book is part of the Grade 4 Food Unit. It tells of the ways Upper Sto:lo people hunted long ago. The book is divided into five parts. Part one is a short story about the first deer. Part two is a story about two boys going t
Upper Sto:lo Plant Gathering This booklet is a part of the grade 4 Sto:lo Sitel Curriculum Food Unit. The Upper Sto:lo people used many wild plants. They steamed some in underground pits; they boiled them in soups, and some were made into teas. Berri
Upper Sto:lo Fishing Fish has always been an important food source of the Sto:lo people. This illustrated book gives you a description of, and the use for, the various types of fish caught in the Fraser River. You will also learn about tradtional as we
Frank Surprenant is a Cree Elder from the Sucker Creek Band on Lesser Slave Lake in Alberta, Canada. He is a Pipe Carrier and Sweat Lodge Keeper. For more than 30 years Frank has been involved in Medicine Wheel Gatherings across Canada and his Teachings h
