q̓ʷəq̓ʷc̓wiyaʔ naʔł sninaʔ = Chipmunk and owl woman : a Syilx captíkwł
q̓ʷəq̓ʷc̓wiyaʔ naʔł sninaʔ = Chipmunk and owl woman : a Syilx captíkwł
Chipmunk and owl woman : a Syilx captíkwł
- Westbank, B.C. : Okanagan Nation Alliance, 2012.
- 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 20 cm.
This book tells a story of chipmunk trying to not get caught by owl woman, owl woman who went camp to camp and stole children and ate them.
captikwł are a collection of teachings about Syilx laws, customs, values, governance structures and principles that, together, define and inform Syilx rights and responsibilities to the land and to our culture. These stories provide instruction on how to relate to and live on the land. captikwł stories serve as reminder of Syilx natural laws and protocols that need to be followed in order for future generations to survive in harmony with the tmixw. These stories are embedded in our culture and language and play a vital role in cultural renewal and revitalization.
In nsyilxcən with English translation.
9780991812806
Storytelling--Syilx--Children's literature
nsyilxcən
Syilx
Bilingual
This book tells a story of chipmunk trying to not get caught by owl woman, owl woman who went camp to camp and stole children and ate them.
captikwł are a collection of teachings about Syilx laws, customs, values, governance structures and principles that, together, define and inform Syilx rights and responsibilities to the land and to our culture. These stories provide instruction on how to relate to and live on the land. captikwł stories serve as reminder of Syilx natural laws and protocols that need to be followed in order for future generations to survive in harmony with the tmixw. These stories are embedded in our culture and language and play a vital role in cultural renewal and revitalization.
In nsyilxcən with English translation.
9780991812806
Storytelling--Syilx--Children's literature
nsyilxcən
Syilx
Bilingual