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Tsunaxen’s Journey/ Iyá7yulh tlʼa Tsúnax̱en

by (author) Lisa Lewis

translated by Tsitsáyxemaat Rebecca Duncan

illustrated by Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee

Publisher
WaveMaker Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2024
Category
NON-CLASSIFIABLE, NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Recommended Age
5 to 9
Recommended Grade
k to 4
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781068868658
    Publish Date
    Oct 2024
    List Price
    $17.95

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Description

Tsunaxen sets out for a relaxing canoe ride but has an adventure instead!
In a Coast Salish village, beautifully described with bright illustrations, lives young Tsunaxen who knows to practice his cultural teachings by giving thanks and trusting in the Creator, no matter what he encounters.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Lisa Lewis, also known by her ancestral name Xwemilut, is a dedicated Salish weaver and author from the Squamish (Skwxwu7mesh) Nation. With a profound connection to her cultural heritage, Lisa has apprenticed under master weavers Chief Janice George (Chepximiya siyam) and her husband Willard Joseph (Skwetsimltexw) for fourteen years. Her artistic journey extends beyond the physical act of weaving, encompassing the learning of songs and protocols intricately tied to the rich tapestry of Salish artistry. Through weaving and storytelling, she bridges the past with the present, ensuring that the sacred teachings of her people endure for generations to come. "I am honored to be able to share our sacred teachings and be part of our ceremonies. Chen kwen mantumi (I am grateful)."

Excerpt: Tsunaxen’s Journey/ Iyá7yulh tlʼa Tsúnax̱en (by (author) Lisa Lewis; translated by Tsitsáyxemaat Rebecca Duncan; illustrated by Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee)

As the children sat around the warm, crackling fire, Tsunaxen told his sisters about his amazing adventure and all of the animal friends that the Creator had sent to help him.