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Dancing With Our Ancestors - Teaches about the cultural significance of the Haida potlatch through the sights, sounds, and dances of this once-banned ceremony. In this tender picture book, Sara Florence Davidson transports readers to the excitement of a potlatch in Hydaburg, Alaska?her last memory of dancing with her late brother.
Jigging for Halibut with Tsinii - based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own experiences with Tsinii (his grandfather), this tender story highlights intergenerational knowledge and authentic learning experiences.
In Returning to the Yakoun River, experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Based on author Sara Florence Davidson?s childhood memories, this illustrated story captures the joy and adventure of a Haida fish camp.
In Learning to Carve Argillite while practicing to become a skillful carver, a Haida boy learns important life lessons from his Elders. Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship.