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Kú7pece = Porcupine (39477)
Physical Illustrated
Copyrighted 2020
Collection Professional Library
Synopsis "Kú7pece (Porcupine) always struggled with his emotions. He pushed his relations away. Kú7pece did not like this part of himself and thought to explore his identity and learn more about himself and others. He knew that learning ultimately supported the well-being of the self, his family, his community, and the land. To connect with his relations and his friends, Kú7pece decides to build a gathering place: a c7ístkteń (winter home). This is a place he is hoping his relations can gather and learn about each other through sharing stories. However, Kú7pece traps the sun and soon gets distracted by the sun's heat and light. So much so, he forgets who he is and his purpose. Soon he is trapped too and can not see that he is neglecting his responsibilities. It takes the sacrifice of his relations and friends to help him realize he was trapped in his own reality. Once he realizes the lesson of the sacrifice of his friends—that they were trying to help him reconnect to his own place and purpose—he turns away from the sun. It takes all his courage to break away from the sun's heat and light. Slowly, he remembers his identity, purpose, and responsibilities. In the end, Kú7pece finds himself again and reconnects with his relations to gather and tell stories. Together they are learning and supporting one another through their journey of life." — Strong Nations Publishing website.
Author Bowden, Mike
Added autho Jules, Kelsey
Dimensions 29 cm
ISBN# 9781771745581
Notes This book integrates Secwépemc language and contains a pronunciation guide to assist the reader.
Stmt Resp written by Mike Bowden ; illustrated by Kelsey Jules.
TitleVartn Porcupine
Subjects First Nations—Fiction; Identity (Psychology)—Fiction; Porcupines—Fiction; Secwepemc (First Nations people)—Fiction; Secwepemctsin language; Diversity(CK); Picture Books(CK); Jules, Kelsey,—illustrator(A)
Call# E BOW
Holdings
Book 1 copy
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