Ray McSwain
Ray McSwain, Tlicho citizen was raised in Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories. Ray has spent his life surrounded by the natural, scenic beauty which has inspired him to become artist. Ray began to paint at a young age, developing a unique style. Ray describes his art as “a way for me to show my respect for the harmony that exists between indigenous people, nature and the beauty of my culture in the true north.
Kids Books (1)
The Legend of the Caribou Boy / Ekwò Dǫzhìa Wegondl
$19.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Dene; Tlicho (Dogrib);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781894778718
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Maintaining the Dene storytelling tradition of passing along the teachings to their children, John Blondin relayed the story of The Legend of the Caribou Boy as he heard it from his father, George Blondin a respected Elder and storyteller. Now written down in dual language the legend is passed on to you. Discover one small part of Dene history and the lessons that have been passed on for generations.
A young boy is having trouble sleeping at night. he is being called to fulfill his destiny, a destiny which lives on today in the traditions and culture of the Dene people and their relationship to the caribou and the land on which they live.
The multimedia CD included allows readers to hear and see the Dogrib legend in Dogrib and English on a Mac or PC computer or insert it into a CD player to listen to the story in either language.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
Additional Information
40 pages | 10.00" x 8.00"
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