Bill Helin
Bill Helin is of Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Norwegian descent and is a member of the Tsimshian Nation, born and raised in the Northwest coastal community of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. His father was Arthur Helin; his grandfather, Henry William Helin, was Chief of the Gitlan Tribe; and his grandmother, Maud Helin, was Chief of the Gitgeese Tribe. Bill spent many hours listening to his grandmother’s stories of the Tsimshian People. He was amusing his family, friends, and teachers with caricatures and cartoons at a young age. Bill has illustrated many children’s books published by Strong Nations.
Kids Books (2)
Strong Stories Tlingit: Tlingit Fishing
$9.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous American; Alaska Native; Tlingit; Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tlingit;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771741132
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Bill Helin grew up in a family of fishermen. In this book he describes some of the traditional Tlingit fishing tools and methods. Herring, salmon, halibut, cod, red snapper and oolichan are some of the fish that are described in this book and that Bill’s family is thankful for.
Educator & Series Information
Tlingit Fishing is part of the Strong Stories: Tlingit series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.
This resource is also available in French: La Pêche chez les Tlingits.
Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771741132
Strong Stories Tlingit: Tlingit Storytellers
$9.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous American; Alaska Native; Tlingit; Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tlingit;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771741071
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
In this book, Bill Helin explains the importance of stories and storytellers to the culture and history of the Tlingit people. Often using animals of the forest and ocean as characters, the storytellers wove teachings of survival, respect and family life into the fabric of their stories.
Educator & Series Information
Tlingit Storytellers is part of the Strong Stories: Tlingit series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.
This resource is also available in French: Les Conteurs tlingits.
Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771741071
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