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		Kou-Skelowh / We Are the People: A Trilogy of Okanagan Legends Illustrations: Barbara Marchand Penticton, B.C.: Theytus Books, 2004. 88 p. ISBN 1894778189 Revised Edition Ages 8 to 10
Kou-Skelowh / We Are the People: A Trilogy of Okanagan Legends Source

This beautifully illustrated book is a collection of three Okanagan legends. At the request of the Okanagan Elders and in keeping with their traditions, no one person is credited with authorship or ownership of these stories.

"How Food Was Given" describes how food, songs, giving and helping came to be. It also shows that even the smallest and weakest can contribute and deserves respect — the song of Fly brought Black Bear back to life.

"How Names Were Given" tells the story of how even the most foolish creature was given a purpose in life. The Great Spirit reserved a special job for Coyote: he was to protect the People-To-Be from the monsters that would destroy them.

"How Turtle Set the Animals Free" shows how important it is to learn from your dreams. Turtle had a dream that he should race Eagle. If he won, all the Animal People would go free. If he lost, he would become Eagle's slave, just like all the other animals.

–LS