Status
Available
Call number
Call number
FIC CAM
Collection
Local notes
Shelved in Aboriginal Collection
Description
Collected stories of the Nootka tribe of Vancouver Island which portray the traditional way of life as remembered by the women of the tribe.
Genres
Publication
Madeira Park, B.C. : Harbour Publishing, 2002.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Sally-AnneLambert
This is an unforgettable book! I especially love the story of the sacred clown woman, and how the people bought swamp water and rubbish shell beads from her stall rather than degrade themselves in the fire-water and bead fur trade.
LibraryThing member DK_Atkinson
The threads of many creation stories weave back and forth through this book. Don't expect linear writing here - this is oral tradition at its best. A marvelously moving book.
LibraryThing member jbarr5
Daughters of Copper Woman by Anne Cameron
About a society of women who live on an island. There are visitors to the island and some women give birth but they are brave and strong as there are no men around.
the Spanish conquistadors visit and other seamen. Daily life is explained as the women's
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
About a society of women who live on an island. There are visitors to the island and some women give birth but they are brave and strong as there are no men around.
the Spanish conquistadors visit and other seamen. Daily life is explained as the women's
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hormones. Very spirtual and creepy at times.I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
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ISBN
155017245X / 9781550172454