RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Haidas reading
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The Pigment of Peace
The people of one village steal pigment from another village with supernatural powers, but soon learn that the shaman is kind and peaceful and the pigment is only used for beautiful art, leading to peace and harmony between the two villages.
Open full readingThe Bear's Ascent: A Communal Tale of Bravery and Unity
A wise old owl designates a brave bear to make an ascent to a magical fruit tree on a mountain to save a communal village and the bear's bravery and determination succeeds in his mission.
Open full readingThe Triumphant Ascent of the Magical Shaman
A powerful shaman embarks on a journey to retrieve his supernatural pigment from a greedy king and triumphantly returns to his longhouse.
Open full readingThe Triumph of the Animals: A Tale of Perseverance and Preservation
In "The Triumph of the Animals: A Tale of Perseverance and Preservation," a shaman warns a group of animals of their impending extinction and leads them on a quest to obtain a supernatural pigment, which they use to save their communal home and triumph over the dangers of the world.
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