Strong Stories: Coast Salish - The Cedar Tree: The Heart of Our People Orange Shirt Stories and storyteller whose works celebrate

and storyteller whose works celebrate and preserve Native American heritage

and educator Leanne Simpson examines Ojibwe Creation stories

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the authors explain they are not just retelling these 9 traditional stories or legends

Strong Stories: Coast Salish - The Cedar Tree: The Heart of Our People Orange Shirt Stories and storyteller whose works celebrateThe author is Celestine Aleck, Coast Salish, Snuneymuxw. In this Coast Salish story, learn about the importance of the cedar tree to the culture and history of the Coast Salish people. Descriptions of items made from the wood and bark of this special tree are included. Also explained in the story is the protocol for harvesting cedar bark. Educator & Series InformationThe Cedar Tree: The Heart of Our People is part of the Strong Stories: Coast Salish