Bobbie Wildman
Bobbie Wildman is from the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw First Nation, located within the Kwakwaka’wakw Territory in British Columbia. She has been harvesting indigenous plants all her life. She was taught by family members and Elders about plant identification and medicinal uses. She feels very fortunate to have received these teachings and will continue to pass on the knowledge to the next generation.
Kids Books (2)
Synopsis:
Kwakwaka’wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) people use the cedar tree for many different purposes. It is sacred to the Kwakwaka’wakw because of all it provides. Is there a plant or tree that you feel grateful for?
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for intermediate students (grades 4-6).
The Cedar Tree Our Culture, Our Tree is part of the Strong Stories: Kwakwaka’wakw 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.
Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771743129
Synopsis:
Kwakwaka’wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) people harvest many types of berries. We are careful to take care of our berries in the forest. What do you take care of in the forest?
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for intermediate students (grades 4-6).
Traditional Berry Picking is part of the Strong Stories: Kwakwaka’wakw 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.
Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771743136
Our logo reflects the greater Nation we live within—Turtle Island (North America)—and the strength
and core of the Pacific Northwest Coast peoples—the Cedar Tree, known as the Tree of Life. We are
here to support the building of strong nations and help share Indigenous voices.
