<p><b><i>Châhkâpâs: A Naskapi Legend</i> shares the story of Châhkâpâs, a heroic figure in First Nations storytelling, who performs feats of strength and skill in spite of his diminutive size</b><br><br> The book shares this traditional legend as originally recorded in the Naskapi community in northern Quebec in 1967 when it was narrated by John Peastitute, a Naskapi Elder and accomplished storyteller. Transcribed in the Naskapi language and syllabic orthography, the book offers a literary resource for the Naskapi language community, and the English translation enables those unfamiliar with the language, or the story, to discover this important legend.<br><br> The book also contains extensive analysis of stories about Châhkâpâs, notes about the provenance of the recordings, a biography of the storyteller, and a history of the Naskapi people. Lavish illustrations from Elizabeth Jancewicz—an artist raised in the Naskapi community—provide a sensitive and accurate graphical account of the legend, which has also been approved by Naskapi speakers themselves.</p>
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<p><b>John Peastitute</b> (1896–1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna and âtiyûhkinch (stories from a distant “time before now,” often called legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tapes of his stories that have survived to be processed and studied are a precious legacy.<br>  </p>
John Peastitute (1896–1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna and âtiyûhkinch (stories from a distant “time before now,” often called legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tapes of his stories that have survived to be processed and studied are a precious legacy.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Jancewicz, Elizabeth (illustratore). Châhkâpâs: A Naskapi Legend shares the story of Châhkâpâs, a heroic figure in First Nations storytelling, who performs feats of strength and skill in spite of his diminutive size. The book shares this traditional legend as originally recorded in the Naskapi community in northern Quebec in 1967 when it was narrated by John Peastitute, a Naskapi Elder and accomplished storyteller. Transcribed in the Naskapi language and syllabic orthography, the book offers a literary resource for the Naskapi language community, and the English translation enables those unfamiliar with the language, or the story, to discover this important legend. The book also contains extensive analysis of stories about Châhkâpâs, notes about the provenance of the recordings, a biography of the storyteller, and a history of the Naskapi people. Lavish illustrations from Elizabeth Jancewicz-an artist raised in the Naskapi community-provide a sensitive and accurate graphical account of the legend, which has also been approved by Naskapi speakers themselves. Codice articolo LU-9780889778290
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Chahkapas: A Naskapi Legend shares the story of Chahkapas, a heroic figure in First Nations storytelling, who performs feats of strength and skill in spite of his diminutive size. The book shares this traditional legend as originally recorded in the Naskapi community in northern Quebec in 1967 when it was narrated by John Peastitute, a Naskapi Elder and accomplished storyteller. Transcribed in the Naskapi language and syllabic orthography, the book offers a literary resource for the Naskapi language community, and the English translation enables those unfamiliar with the language, or the story, to discover this important legend. The book also contains extensive analysis of stories about Chahkapas, notes about the provenance of the recordings, a biography of the storyteller, and a history of the Naskapi people. Lavish illustrations from Elizabeth Jancewiczan artist raised in the Naskapi communityprovide a sensitive and accurate graphical account of the legend, which has also been approved by Naskapi speakers themselves. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780889778290
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[9780889778290] 2021. (Mass market paperback) As new. xxxiii, 154pp. 8vo. The story of Châhkâpâs, a heroic figure who performs feats of strength and skill in spite of his diminutive size. A traditional legend as originally recorded in the stories of Naskapi community in northern Quebec in 1967 when it was narrated by John Peastitute, a Naskapi Elder and accomplished storyteller. A literary resource for the Naskapi language community, the book is transcribed in the Naskapi language and syllabic orthography, and offers the English translation that helps enables unfamiliar with the language or the story, to learn about this legend. Includes extensive analysis of stories about Châhkâpâs, notes about the provenance of the recordings, a biography of the storyteller, and a history of the Naskapi people. Illustrations by Elizabeth Jancewicz, an artist raised in the Naskapi community. As new. Other titles in the series may be available. Please, enquire directly if interested. First Nations Language Readers series. As told by Elder John Peastitute. Edited and annotated by Marguerite MacKenzie. Translated by Julie Brittain and Silas Nabincaboo. Illustrated by Elizabeth Jancewicz. Project facilitation and background notes by Bill Jancewicz. Codice articolo 132884
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