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Strong Stories Kwakwaka’wakw: Button Blankets
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Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl);
Status: In Stock
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Synopsis:
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One type of regalia that is worn by the Kwakwaka’wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) is the button blanket. The blanket is often worn by women during a potlatch or other sacred ceremonies. Have you ever worn any regalia at a special ceremony?
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for intermediate students (grades 4-6).
Button Blankets is part of the Strong Stories: Kwakwaka’wakw 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.
Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771743075
This Item is Included in the Following Bundles
- Strong Stories - All Six Series - Single Set Bundle
- Strong Stories - Intermediate includes Kwakwaka’wakw and Métis - Single Set Bundle
- Strong Stories Kwakwaka’wakw - Reading Bundle
- Strong Stories Kwakwaka’wakw - Single Set Bundle
- Theme Bundle: Indigenous Cultural Practices and Teachings
- Theme Bundle: Indigenous Resources for Grades 4 - 5
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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.
