Raven's Feast

After the Raven (Yaahl) had finished creating the world; he realized that he was lonely. So he invited the whole world to join him in Haida Gwaii for the greatest feast you could ever imagine. At the end of the Feast each person, from all 4 sacred directions, was given a special gift that would change their lives forever!

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About the author

Ḵung Jaadee (Roberta Kennedy) is a traditional Haida storyteller, singer and drummer from Haida Gwaii in Northern British Columbia. For more than 25 years, she has delighted audiences across Canada at festivals, schools, museums, aboriginal celebrations and conferences. Ḵung Jaadee loves singing her traditional Haida songs, drumming, laughing, baking and learning her language. Her name was presented to her at her great uncle’s memorial feast by her cousin, Crystal Robinson, and means ‘Moon Woman’.

Summary

After the Raven (Yaahl) had finished creating the world; he realized that he was lonely. So he invited the whole world to join him in Haida Gwaii for the greatest feast you could ever imagine. At the end of the Feast each person, from all 4 sacred directions, was given a special gift that would change their lives forever!

Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.

Product details

• Authors: Kung Jaadee, Jaadee Kung, Kung-Jaadee
• Assisted by: Jessika von Innerebner (Illustration), Jessika von Innerebner (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2016
• EAN: 9780993869464
• ISBN: 978-0-9938694-6-4
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Kanada, Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Geschichte und Vergangenheit, Children's Books / Ages 4-8 Nonfiction, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Canada / Native Canadian, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Inspirational & Personal Growth