The Old Man with the Otter Medicine
by George & John Blondin, Archie Beaverho, & Mary Rose Sundberg
Description:
Publisher's description (Theytus Books, 2007):
It is winter and the people are starving. There is no fish. They must seek the help of a medicine man to save them. The Man with the Otter Medicine tells of medicine power, the struggle for survival and an important part of the history and culture of the Dene people as it has been passed down through stories and legends for generations.
Author biography (Theytus Books, 2007):
George Blondin: A respected Elder and storyteller, George Blondin maintains the storytelling traditions of the Dene people. He is the author of several books where he depicts the tales of medicine heroes, hunters and healers who have forged Dene history. George currently resides in Behchoko, NWT where he continues to share and write the stories of the Dene people.
Resource format: Picturebook
Age recommendation: Kindergarten - Grade 3
Keywords: dual language, Dogrib, winter, starvation, medicine man, survival, importance of history and culture, Dogrib language, language revitalization, traditional story, Dene culture, language pronunciation, diets, seasons, traditions, animal, land, story, pronunciation guide, elder, knowledge keeper
Year of publication: 2007
Publisher information: Theytus Books