Shianna Allison
Shianna Allison is a Syilx, Yakima, and Stolo multidisiplinary artist from the lower Similkameen Indian Band. She was trained by her grandmother in traditional arts. Her art style is a combination of traditional and modern art. Her future goal is to create video games based on captikwl that will include the nsyilxcen language, remembering protocols and the responsibility as Syilx people to be the caretakers of the land. She is convinced everyone has the ability to stand for our tmxulaxw.
Kids Books (1)
iʔ siwɬkw nkwancinəm k̕əl suliʔ / The Water Sings to Suli?
$15.95
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Salish; Interior Salish; Syilx (Okanagan);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781926886671
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
iʔ siwɬkw nkwancinəm k̕əl suliʔ / The Water Sings to Suliʔ is an original story with a universal message, shedding light on the importance of water as a living entity. The story features a young girl named suliʔ, who hears the song of the water calling for her while playing outside. suliʔ ventures out of her yard and into the forest. Along the way she meets an unexpected magic water child. The water child entrusts suliʔ with an important message to share with the world.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 4 to 6.
Author Harron Hall has written several books for children that incorporate her Indigenous heritage and her deep commitment to protecting the land and water.
Includes words in n'syilxwcn.
This book is part of the Follow the Water series.
Additional Information
54 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
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