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Sa k’e Dene: The Man on the Moon
Synopsis:
Embark on a journey through Dene Traditional storytelling with Sa k'e Dene: The Man on the Moon by Lucy Antsanen!
Explore the captivating tale of a man, his wife, his dog, and the beaver grease. Curiosity leads to unexpected adventures, changing their lives forever.
Educator Information
This is a Dene “legend” about a trapper who tries to discover who mysteriously repaired his snowshoes. He sees that a ptarmigan who turns into a woman is the mystery person, and they end up as man and wife. The trapper tells his wife not to touch the beaver grease, but her curiosity gets the better of her. The trapper moves out in his disappointment and ends up living in an unusual place.
Additional Information
32 Pages | Book Dimensions: 21 × 0.2 × 21 cm | Paperback
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