To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life cycle, it nourishes the very land and forests that the Skeena River runs through and where the Gitxsan make their home. The Sockeye Mother explores how the animals, water, soil, and seasons are all intertwined.

Explore the life cycle of the sockeye salmon in this engaging look at how an ecosystem's animals, people, and seasons are intertwined.

About the Author
Hetxw'ms Gyetxw, also known as Brett D. Huson (he/him/his), is from the Gitxsan Nation of the Northwest Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Growing up in this strong matrilineal society, Brett developed a passion for the culture, land, and politics of his people, and a desire to share their knowledge and stories. Brett has worked in the film and television industry for over 13 years and is a volunteer board member for organizations such as Ka Ni Kanichihk and sakihiwe festival. Brett also works with the Prairie Climate Centre to connect western science and Indigenous Knowledges. The award-winning Mothers of Xsan series is Brett's first series of books and part of a larger vision to share the worlds of the Gitxsan Nation. With the support of his wife, Jeri, and their children, Warren and Ruby, Brett endeavours to continue sharing stories with his writing, artwork, and photography. Natasha Donovan (she/her/hers) is a Metis illustrator originally from Vancouver, British Columbia. Her sequential work has been published in This Place: 150 Years Retold, Wonderful Women of History, and Thomas King's graphic novel Borders. She is the illustrator of the award-winning Surviving the City graphic novel series and Mothers of Xsan children's book series, as well as Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer. She currently lives by the Nooksack River in Washington State. @natashamdonovan

Reviews
Huson eloquently conveys the fragile interconnectedness of the natural world and the moral imperative to protect it. * Publishers Weekly *
A wonderful exploration of science and culture with many ties to curricula. A top selection for nonfiction collections. -- Meaghan Nichols * Ontario School Library Journal *
An excellent addition to curriculums that tie scientific principles to cultural practices; the work should be embraced by libraries to help educate readers about the Gitxsan. * Kirkus Reviews *
Accessible to fluent readers in the late primary and intermediate grades, this book is a rich source of information and fits well with the Social Studies and Science curriculum. -- Brenda Boreham * Canadian Teacher Magazine *
Highly recommended! -- Debbie Reese * American Indians in Children's Literature *


Awards
Winner of McNally Robinson Book for Young People Awards, Younger Category 2018 and Science Writers and Communicators of Canada book award 2017. Nominated for Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction 2018.



Book Information
ISBN 9781553797395
Author Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint HighWater Press
Publisher Portage & Main Press
Weight(grams) 257g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 165mm * 8mm