An allegorical tale of how the kindness and nurturing given to two serpents results in the destruction of the land and hard times for the Onkwehón:we (Original) people. Adapted and illustrated by Tewateronhiákhwa Mina Beauvais.
Available in Kanien’kéha or Kanien’kéha and English.
$22.00 Kanien’kéha, $23.00 Kanien’kéha/English.
1. The owl was impatient and that is why the he ended up with big eyes and pointy ears. 2. The fox loses more than a fight with the bear and has to get his leg back. One explanation for why they are crossed! 3. The tale of how a braggard tricked the stone giants into leaving his people alone. Adapted by Konwahawèn:se Phyllis Montour and Tewateronhiá:khwa Mina Beauvais. Illustrated by Kevin Proulx and Kahentí:ne Kim Gabriel.
Available in Kanien’kéha or Kanien’kéha and English.
$35.00 Kanien’kéha, $36.00 Kanien’kéha/English.
This is a story that illustrates how the wampum shells came to be used for our belts, These belts recorded our treaties and agreements between nations and are very important culturally, ceremonially and politically. Adapted by Tewateronhiá:khwa Mina Beauvais. Illustrated by Kahentí:ne Kim Gabriel.
Available in Kanien’kéha.
$12.00 Kanien’kéha.
When old man Winter overstays his welcome and wants to freeze everything in his path, young man Spring must defeat him and send him on his way. Adapted by Skawénnati Madelaine Montour, illustrated by Shahoié:ren Kevin Proulx.
Available in Kanien’kéha or Kanien’kéha and English or Kanien’kéha and French.
$23.00 Kanien’kéha, $24.00 Kanien’kéha/English, $24.00 Kanien’kéha/French.
Longhair, a good medecine man, helps families undo evil practiced on them to prevent catching any game during the winter. Adapted by Skawèn:nati Madeleine Montour. Illustrated by Kahentí:ne Kim Gabriel.
Available in Kanien’kéha.
$12.00 Kanien’kéha.
When the younger sister constantly tries to prove herself by outdoing her sister she is taught a valuable lesson on using her judgement wisely and be herself at all times. Adapted by Tewateronhiákhwa Mina Beauvais, illustrated by Kahentí:ne Kim Gabriel.
Available in Kanien’kéha or Kanien’kéha and English.
$15.00 Kanien’kéha, $16.00 Kanien’kéha/English.
When the hunter and his son can no longer tend to the fire that warms all things, the robin lends a wing to keep things going, singeing it’s grey breast in the process. Adapted by Tewateronhiákhwa Mina Beauvais, illustrated by Katlatont Brenda Gabriel-Doxtator.
Available in Kanien’kéha or Kanien’kéha and English or Kanien’kéha and French.
$15.00 Kanien’kéha, $16.00 Kanien’kéha/English, $16.00 Kanien’kéha/French.
How the Creator made the butterfly, so the people could see the beauty of life, not just the sadness. Adapted by Kawinónhsen Audrey Nelson, illustrated by Otsi’tsa’ón:we Julie Gaspe.
Available in Kanien’kéha or Kanien’kéha and English.
$10.00 Kanien’kéha, $11.00 Kanien’kéha/English.
It’s not unusual for children of all ages to disobey their parents. What is unusual though is what may happen to the young boy in this story, if he doesn’t listen to his mother. Adapted by Tewateronhiákhwa Mina Beauvais, illustrated by Kahentine Kim Gabriel.
Available in Kanien’kéha or Kanien’kéha and English.
$10.00 Kanien’kéha, $11.00 Kanien’kéha/English.
Kanien’kéha word listing including pronounciation guides. Writer, editor Kanerahtenhá:wi Hilda Nicholas, translators Tewateronhiá:khwa Mina Beauvais, Skawén:nati Montour, Konwahawèn:se Phyllis Montour, artwork by Kahentí:ne Kim Gabriel.
Available in Kanien’kéha and English.
$18.00 Kanien’kéha/English.