Synopses & Reviews
These traditional stories and legends-told and illustrated by Assiniboine storytellers from the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap reservations in northern Montana-were originally intended to teach young tribal members about Assiniboine history and culture. Perfect for reluctant readers, these high interest stories provide a fascinating entrée into traditional Assiniboine culture.
"How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be"
When twin boys go on a long journey, they discover a witch who had been luring travelers into the woods and turning them into trees. After giving the witch a taste of her own magic, the boys return home and decide to do something that will make them forever useful to their people.
"The Crow"
Inkdomi, a legendary Assiniboine figure, turns himself into Eagle. When Crow, with his beautiful feathers and singing voice, will not talk to Eagle, Eagle teaches Crow a permanent lesson about vanity.
"Inkdomi and the Buffalo"
Inkdomi, who is often a trickster and a liar, lures a herd of buffalo to their death. Inkdomi shares his kill with a fox but becomes angry when he learns that the fox has been stealing tripe. When Inkdomi lashes out at fox, fox and the other flesh-eating animals seek revenge, leaving the greedy Inkdomi with nothing.
Synopsis
Handed down for generations, these three traditional tales will appeal to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of the Assiniboines.
Synopsis
These three traditional tales, recorded by Assiniboine storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, have been handed down for generations and were designed to teach young tribal members Assiniboine history and culture. Perfect for reluctant readers, these high interest stories will appeal to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of the Assiniboines.
Synopsis
Including three stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people,
How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be includes explanatory and cautionary tales from the Assinboine tribe, a tribe whose members are now located primarily on the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap reservations in northern Montana. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these traditional tales have been handed down for generations and were designed to teach young tribal members Assiniboine history and culture. Perfect for reluctant readers, these high interest stories will appeal to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of the Assiniboines.
Also available in the Indian Reading Series:
*Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians
*Owl's Eyes and Seeking the Spirit
*Mary Quequesah's Love Story
*How Marten Got His Spots
*The Turtle Who Went to War
*How the Summer Season Came
Synopsis
Three traditional Assiniboine Indian stories ¿ one the story of the creation of the morning and evening stars, the others stories about Inkdomi the trickster ¿ offer a reflection of a sustaining culture, many of whose members live in northeastern Montana on the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap reservations.
How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be ¿ This Assiniboine story tells of two brothers who succeeded in their desire to be useful to their people.
The Crow ¿ A long time ago, Crow was a beautiful bird with a good singing voice. Then he offended Inkdomi, a legendary trickster figure among the Assiniboine.
Inkdomi and the Buffalo ¿ A very hungry Inkdomi, tricks a herd of buffalo into falling off a large cliff so that he can enjoy their meat ¿ but his greed and trickery cost him his feast when he refuses to share his bounty with a lame fox.
A book in the Indian Reading Series, How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be offers authentic Indian stories, created in cooperation with tribal culture committees. Written at an elementary reading level, these stories provide insights into tribal culture that will be appreciated by both children and adults.
Table of Contents
(1) How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be, (2) The Crow, (3) Inkdomi and the Buffalo