The Canoe He Called Loo Taas
by Amanda Reid-Stevens & Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
Description:
Publisher's description (Benjamin Brown Books, 2010): Loo Taas is the amazing 50-foot canoe designed by legendary artist Bill Reid, and carved by members of the Haida community. Her name means "Wave Eater." This is the story of how she came to be through the eyes of the designer's daughter. This is the story of Loo Taas. In 2009, Loo Taas was the alternative mode of transportation for the Olympic Torch while touring on Haida Gwaii. Elder Percy Williams was the torchbearer.
Resource format: Picturebook
Age recommendation: Grades 1 - 3
Keywords: canoe, Bill Reid, community, Haida Gwaii, Indigenous art
Year of publication: 2010
Publisher information: Benjamin Brown Books
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