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Social Science Native American Studies

Our Tellings

Interior Salish Stories of the Nlha7kápmx People

edited by Darwin Hannah & Mamie Henry

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Jan 1996
Category
Native American Studies, Folklore & Mythology
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780774842600
    Publish Date
    Nov 2011
    List Price
    $32.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774805230
    Publish Date
    Dec 1995
    List Price
    $32.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774805254
    Publish Date
    Jan 1996
    List Price
    $41.95

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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.

About the authors

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 Reviews

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.

BCLA Reporter

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.

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