Francois Prince
Francois (Guy) Prince is a teacher of the Dakelh culture and an accomplished storyteller, artist, and singer. Guy helps carry The Eagle Feather Story to communities and people of the interior. Dakelh stories are respectful and teach the culture and ways to live life well and properly.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
The Eagle Feather Story is a beautiful and ancient Dakelh (Carrier Peoples) story about learning to respect people who live their lives with integrity. The story features both the Dakelh and English languages. There is also sections that provide readers with an overview of the Dakelh culture, history and territory. For all ages.
The Eagle Feather Story utilizes concepts from the Dakelh culture to teach about respecting each other and our Mother Earth. The story is beautifully illustrated and features creatures from the Dakelh territory as characters who struggle, but eventually, learn to embody the characteristics and principles that we all strive to live by. The Eagle Feather Story is a tale that encourages people, young and older too, to try to be the best they can be.
Educator Information
This a picture book that is recommended for all ages by its publisher.
Dual-language in Dakelh and English languages.
Storyteller: Francois Prince
Dakelh Language & Translations: Francois Prince and Aggie Anderson
Cultural Advisors: Leona Prince, Mark Barfoot, Kelly Brownbill
Includes a page of questions at the end of the book, entitled "Thoughts For Inquisitive Minds", for children to answer. These questions and discussion prompts relate to the book's content and prompt further conversation, learning, and inquiry.
Additional Information
Approx. 25 pages
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