Cecilia John

Saik'uz Author – Illustrator of Children’s Books

Hadih (hello) my name is Cecilia John. I am from Saik’uz First Nation on the Kenny Dam Road 9.5km southwest of Kelhkoochek (Vanderhoof). My late grandparents are Jasper and Mary Thomas. My late parents are Bert Casimer and Barbara Thomas.

I have lived at our village for most of my life. My education includes the completion of grade 12 and my first and second year of university.

Inspiration for my stories comes from my late ‘Atsiyan and ‘Atsoo who have passed on the Dakelh (Carrier) language on to my siblings, cousins, and I.

I am very grateful to share my stories of our traditional territory of Saik’uz First Nation.

Contact Information to book a Book Reading:

Phone: 250-567-5705 (Home)
Cell: 250-570-2907
Email: calcrmt@gmail.com

Kids Books (1)

Strong Stories Dakelh: Counting in Carrier

$9.95

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Authors:

● Cecilia John (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Dene; Dakelh (Carrier); Saik'uz;)

Artists:

● Cecilia John (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Dene; Dakelh (Carrier); Saik'uz;)

Format: Paperback

Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Dene; Dakelh (Carrier);

Grade Levels: 1; 2; 3;

ISBN / Barcode: 9781771743259

Synopsis:

Counting to ten in Carrier is like counting to ten in English. But when you count people in Carrier it is not the same at all. Can you count in any other language?

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for primary students (grades 1-3).

Counting in Carrier is part of the Strong Stories: Dakelh 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.

A dual-language resource written in Carrier and English.

Download a pronunciation guide for the Carrier words in the story: Counting in Carrier Pronunciation Guide

Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771743259

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