Tales from the Cree

Type

Book

Authors

George W. Bauer ( Bauer, George W. )

Tags

Cree -- Folklore, Cree, Indigenous peoples -- Legends, Storytelling, Indigenous peoples -- North America -- Folklore, Indigenous peoples -- North America -- Ontario -- Folklore, Indigenous peoples -- Legends

Abstract

"Among the Indians living in the James Bay area there are still found those who have the ancient art of telling the legends of their people. These Tales of the Cree of this book were collected by George Bauer while serving as priest to the Naskapi-Cree of Fort George, Quebec.

Iyashees
Mistaboe
Peyakakeeme
Neshoshino
Capiskatooch
Comdowtah
Nitoowapuwakin
Harricanaw
Mistichi

These tales were told by Thomas Rupert, George Head, Samson Nahacappo, Charlie Dick and countless others before them. The translations were done by Robert Kanatewat and Josie Sam."--Back cover.

Description

47 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm

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