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
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
Set of 12 double-ended colouring pencils. Eagle by Haida artist, T.J. Sgwaayaans Young 24 colours to choose from Cedar wood from sustainably managed forests
In this Coast Salish story, told in the voice of a young girl, she describes how she and her Granny get ready for their naming ceremony. When the special day arrives, the Longhouse fills with people who will witness and celebrate the sharing of their trad
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
In this book, Bill Helin explains the importance of songs and drumming to the culture and history of the Tlingit people. He also describes the process that he went through to make his first drum. An illustrated series of directions and a supply list will
Synopsis: Bill Helin is a Tlingit artist, carver and storyteller. In this book, he describes the step-by-step process of making his first cedar dugout canoe. From searching for the right tree in the forest to paddling the finished canoe for the first t
