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Description
The Nlha7kápmx people are among the original inhabitants of the Fraser, Thompson, and Nicola river valleys in southwestern British Columbia. In this collection of traditional oral narratives and legends, which have been passed from generation to generation for centuries, the elders tell the story of their people. Put together entirely by Nlha7kápmx people, Our Tellings reveals how they perceive their own history. It is their hope that through sharing these stories, they will inspire others to continue to create stories and to contribute to the cultural revitalization of Canada's Native peoples.
Contributor Notes
Darwin Hanna, a Nlha7kapmx and a Lytton Indian Band member, recently completed a law degree at the University of British Columbia. Mamie Henry, a Nlha7kapmx elder and Lytton Indian Band member, is a language and cultural studies instructor at Mestanta Technological Institute, Lytton, BC.
Editorial Review
The uniqueness of Our Tellings stems from the dedication of Hanna and Henry to capturing the spirit and substance of these tales by carefully translating them.
? Marie Claire Thompson, Arts Alive
This fascinating work offers keen insights into the thought processes of the Nlha7kápmx people. Of value to all those interested in Native Americans and especially to those interested in the groups extending from the northwest US through British Columbia and Alaska.
? N.C. Greenberg, Choice
This is a beautiful book combining elegant understated design with eloquently direct voices. The delightful quality of the stories rests in the sharpness of tone and informality of presentation.
? Jim Herrington, BCLA Reporter
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