Doug LaFortune

Animals of the Salish Sea is a wonderful book for home and school. This book shares Coast Salish traditional teachings of 26 animals. Also included is the specific aspects of each animal who live in this unique marine environment.

Explore the Salish Sea through the First Nations and Native art of Coast Salish artists (including: Terry Horne, Doug LaFortune, Francis Horne Sr., Maynard Johnny Jr., Marissa Nahanee, Latash Nahanee, Simone Diamond, Erica Joseph, Darrell Thorne, Doug Horne, Chad Leon, Joe Sxwaset-Wilson) and Musqueam, Coast Salish author Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.

"The Coast Salish people have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years.  The Salish Sea provides us food and sustenance for living, ceremonies, and journeys of life.  We use the Salish Sea as our highway to travel and visit all of our relations.  Our cedar plank longhouses lined the shores inviting all of our visitors to our lands." - Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish 

Educator Information
This beautiful and colourful book offers teachings about the animals of the Salish Sea! 

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Board Book

Animals of the Salish Sea is a wonderful new book for home and school. This book shares Coast Salish traditional teachings of 26 animals. Also included is the specific aspects of each animal who live in this unique marine environment.

Explore the Salish Sea through the First Nations and Native art of Coast Salish artists (including: Terry Horne, Doug LaFortune, Francis Horne Sr., Maynard Johnny Jr., Marissa Nahanee, Latash Nahanee, Simone Diamond, Erica Joseph, Darrell Thorne, Doug Horne, Chad Leon, Joe Sxwaset-Wilson) and Musqueam, Coast Salish author Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.

"The Coast Salish people have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years.  The Salish Sea provides us food and sustenance for living, ceremonies, and journeys of life.  We use the Salish Sea as our highway to travel and visit all of our relations.  Our cedar plank longhouses lined the shores inviting all of our visitors to our lands." - Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish 

Educator Information
This beautiful and colourful book offers teachings about the animals of the Salish Sea! 

Additional Information
Hardcover

These baby shoes feature Doug LaFortune's Ladybug design. They are 100% leather with an embroidered patch. Available in one size, suitable for children 12 to 18 months.

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• Size: One Size (12 to 18 months)
• Colour: Pink/Red
• 100% Leather

These baby shoes feature Doug LaFortune's Wakus (Frog) design. They are 100% leather with an embroidered patch. Available in one size, suitable for children 12 to 18 months.

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• Size: One Size (12 to 18 months)
• Colour: Green
• 100% Leather

Designed by Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish

Approximately 10"

High quality stuffed animal, all new material.

Designed by Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish

Approximately 10"

High quality stuffed animal, all new material.

Designed by Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish.

Books that you could use this puppet with:

How Raven Stole the Sun (Tales of the People)
Raven Series: I Spy Raven
Raven Series: Raven and Duck
Raven Series: Raven And The Box
Raven Series: Raven Can Count
Raven Series: Raven Makes a Necklace
Raven Series: Raven Sings the ABC's
Raven A Trickster Tale From The Pacific Northwest
Raven and Eagle

Approximately 10"

High quality stuffed animal, all new material.

This super soft baby blanket features Douglas LaFortune's Sealife Rich design.

The blanket has a colourful design with minky dots lining. The light and cozy fabric with fuzzy dots provides fun-to-feel texture for curious fingers.

Ideal for the stroller, crib, car seat, play mat, or anywhere. 

Additional Information

• Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle, do not bleach; tumble dry low; do not iron
• Approx. size: 30 x 40 inches
• Material: 100% Polyester