P'ésk'a and the First Salmon Ceremony

Written by Scot Ritchie

A forgotten tray threatens a sacred salmon ceremony.

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32 pages· AD510L

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On the day of the first salmon ceremony, young P'ésk'a faces a dilemma when the essential ceremonial tray is left behind. As his community, the Sts'ailes people, gather to honor the river and its gifts, P'ésk'a must find a way to uphold their ancient traditions. Will he manage to save the ceremony and preserve the customs of his ancestors? Journey back a thousand years to explore the rich heritage of the Sts'ailes people along the Harrison River, where every detail holds deep cultural significance.

From the publisher

It’s the day of the first salmon ceremony, and P’ésk’a is excited to celebrate. His community, the Sts’ailes people, give thanks to the river and the salmon it brings by commemorating the first salmon of the season. Framed as an exploration of what life was like one thousand years ago, P’ésk’a and the First Salmon Ceremony describes the customs of the Sts’ailes people, an Indigenous group who have lived on what is now the Harrison River in British Columbia for the last 10,000 years. Includes an introductory letter from Chief William Charlie, an illustrated afterword and a glossary.

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