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Strong Stories Coast Salish: Granny and I Get Traditional Names
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In this Coast Salish story, told in the voice of a young girl, she describes how she and her Granny get ready for their naming ceremony. When the special day arrives, the Longhouse fills with people who will witness and celebrate the sharing of their traditional names.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Strong Stories: Coast Salish 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.
This resource is also available in French: Grand-maman et moi recevons des noms traditionnels.
Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771741279
- Strong Stories - All Six Series - Single Set Bundle
- Strong Stories - Later Primary includes Coast Salish, Kanyen’keha:ka and Tlingit - Single Set Bundle
- Strong Stories Coast Salish - Reading Bundle
- Strong Stories Coast Salish - Single Set Bundle
- Theme Bundle: First Nations Resources for Primary Students
- Theme Bundle: Identity, Family, and Community
- Theme Bundle: Indigenous Cultural Practices and Teachings
- Theme Bundle: Indigenous Resources for Grades 2 - 3
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and core of the Pacific Northwest Coast peoples—the Cedar Tree, known as the Tree of Life. We are
here to support the building of strong nations and help share Indigenous voices.
