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Magical beings of Haida Gwaii
Title:
Magical beings of Haida Gwaii
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Gid7ahl-G¿øudsllaay Lalaxaaygans ; Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Sara Florence Davidson ; illustrated by Alyssa Koski and Judy Hilgemann.
Publication Information:
Victoria : Vancouver : Calgary : Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd., 2021.
Physical Description:
56 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781772033700
Abstract:
"Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children's book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony with nature. Haida Gwaii is home to a rich and vibrant culture whose origins date back thousands of years. Today, the Haida People are known throughout Canada and the world for their artistic achievements, their commitment to social justice and environmental protection, and their deep connection to the natural world. Embedded in Haida culture and drawn from ancient oral narratives are a number of Supernatural Beings, many of them female, who embody these connections to the land, the sea, and the sky. Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii features ten of these ancient figures and presents them to children as visually engaging, empowering, and meaningful examples of living in balance with nature. Developed by renowned Haida activist, lawyer, performer, and artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Haida educator Sara Florence Davidson, this book challenges stereotypes, helps advance reconciliation, and celebrates Indigenous identity and culture."-- Provided by publisher.
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