Spirits of the Coast: Orcas in Science, Art and History

Editors:

● Martha Black
● Lorne Hammond
● Gavin Hanke

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● Nikki Sanchez (Indigenous Central American; Indigenous Peoples in El Salvador; Pipil; Maya;)

Language:

English

Format: Hardcover

Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian;

Status: Available

Grade Levels: 9; 10; 11; 12; University/College;

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ISBN/Barcode: 9780772677686

Year Published: 2020

Synopsis:

An insightful collection exploring the plight, past and promise of the orca, powerful symbol of BC’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. Spirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca. Long feared in Western cultures as “killer whales,” and respected and honoured by Indigenous cultures as friends, family or benefactors, orcas are complex social beings with culture and language of their own. With contributors ranging from Briony Penn to David Suzuki, Gary Geddes and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, this collection brings together diverse voices, young and old, to explore the magic, myths, and ecology of orcas. A literary and visual journey through past and possibility, Spirits of the Coast illustrates how these enigmatic animals have shaped us as much as our actions have impacted them, and provokes the reader to imagine the shape of our shared future.

Educator Information
Includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous contributions.

Recommended in the Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2020/2021 resource list for grades 9 to 12 for English Language Arts, Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Science.

Additional Information
192 pages | 8.00" x 10.00"