Herring to Huckleberries

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by Osil (Betty Wilson)
[ 03. English Easy Reading ] Published by : Highwater Press Subject(s): Indigenous peoples—Food—Juvenile fiction --Grandparent and child—Juvenile fiction --Tla'amin Nation—Social life and customs—Juvenile fiction --Tla'amin Nation --seasons --British Columbia Year : 2025 03. English Easy Reading Item type : 03. English Easy Reading
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Education Learning Commons Indigenous E WIL Available

"It's ošil's favourite time of year! When the seasons change and the weather grows warm, the łaga̳t (herring) return to the waters of the ła7a̳m[iota]n Nation, located on the southwest coast of British Columbia. ošil joins her grandparents as they harvest traditional foods provided by the sea and the land, from herrings to huckleberries. Side by side with her grandparents, she fishes, picks berries, and digs for clams. Everything tastes so good. And the best part is that there is enough for everyone to share! Connect with the land and explore traditional Indigenous ways of gathering food in this beautifully illustrated picture book written in the language spoken in Tla'amin and English. Drawn from the childhood memories of ošil (betty wilson), this book is sure to charm readers of all ages."-- Provided by publisher.