Northwest Coast Legends: Orca Chief
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In this captivating tale, four hunters from the village of Kitkatla embark on a spring journey to harvest seaweed and sockeye. Upon reaching their fishing grounds, fatigue leads them to carelessly drop their anchor, damaging the home of the Chief of the Killer Whales. Annoyed by a ratfish sent to investigate, they mistreat it, prompting Orca Chief to take action. He summons his powerful swimmers to drag the hunters to his domain, where they plead for forgiveness for their disrespect. In a transformative experience, Orca Chief teaches them the importance of sustainable and respectful harvesting of ocean resources. Upon returning to their village, the hunters share the valuable knowledge and food they gained from their encounter with the Killer Whales. This installment of the Northwest Coast Legends series features nearly all-new illustrations by Roy Henry Vickers, promising to engage readers of all ages with its vivid imagery and compelling storytelling.