Conversations with Khahtsahlano, 19321954

Name: Conversations with Khahtsahlano, 19321954
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781772014914
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By Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano

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Conversations with Khahtsahlano, 19321954 features the oral histories and personal reflections of Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano, a respected Squamish elder. Through a series of insightful dialogues, he shares the traditions, stories, and cultural heritage of the Squamish people during a period of significant change in Vancouver and surrounding areas. The book offers a deep and personal view into the impact of colonisation and the enduring spirit of the Coast Salish communities.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in the rich history and oral traditions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It captures the insights and stories of Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano, providing a unique perspective on cultural heritage and personal experiences from 1932 to 1954.

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Conversations with Khahtsahlano, 19321954 contains twenty-two years of conversations between Swxuw7mesh Chief Xats'alanexw, also known as Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano, and Major J.S. Matthews. Originally published in 1955 by the Vancouver City Archives, Conversations with Khahtsahlano received a limited publication and is reproduced here in facsimile.

Chief Xats'alanexw's reminiscences travel as far back as 1881. He recounts neighbourhood tales, the Traditional Stories he grew up with, local genealogies, cultural histories, and detailed accounts of practices for everything from fishing sturgeon to building houses. Knowledgeable and forthcoming, Chief Xats'alanexw's recollections weave a meticulous tapestry.

After centuries of violent erasure of Indigenous world views, here is a rare first-hand account detailing traditional life of the Coast Salish peoples, an insightful record rich with art, diagrams, maps, letters, and photographs. Chief Xats'alanexw's observations give shape to the social and physical changes of the region, and offer an illuminating glimpse into so-called Vancouver in its infancy. Conversations with Khahtsahlano is an essential text that brings history indelibly to life.

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Conversations with Khahtsahlano, 19321954 by Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano is praised for its vivid portrayal of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples, particularly focusing on their historical villages and ways of living. The book also sheds light on the impact of colonisation, offering a personal and insightful narrative from a significant indigenous voice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772014914

Publisher: Talon Books,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 December 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Talon Books,Canada

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Compiled by Major J.S. Matthews
Index by Mrs. Alera Way

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 3g

Pages: 520

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Biography & Memoir Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Chief Xats'alanexw(18771971), a.k.a. Chief August Jack Khatsahlano, was a Chief of the Swxuw7mesh people. He was born in the village of Xwxway/xayxy on the peninsula that is now Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia.