Paddling to where I stand
Agnes Alfred, Qwiqwasuʼtinux̆w noblewoman
by Agnes Alfred
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"Agnes Alfred (c. 1890-1992), a non-literate noble Qwiqwasutinuxw woman, wove narratives from myths, chants, historical accounts, and personal reminiscences. Paddling to Where I Stand is her first-hand account of the most significant period of change she and her people experienced since first contact with Europeans, and her memoirs flow from her desire to pass on her knowledge to younger generations." "Well versed in the customs of the Kwakwakewakw, Agnes sets forth, in the classic oral tradition, the foundations and the enduring pulse of her living culture. She shares stories that are both humorous and moving, while contributing to our understanding of several traditional practices, including pre-arranged marriages and the complex potlatch ceremonies. She also shows how a First Nations woman managed to quietly fulfill her role as a noble matriarch in ever-changing society, thus providing a role model for those who came after her."--BOOK JACKET.
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Biographies, Biography, Femmes kwakiutl, Indians of North America, Kwakiutl (Indiens), Kwakiutl Indians, Kwakiutl women, Moeurs et coutumes, Social life and customs, Indians of north america, northwest, pacific, Indians of north america, social life and customs, Kwakiutl, Nordwestküstenindianer, Indians of north america, biographyPeople
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Paddling to where I stand: Agnes Alfred, Qwiqwasuʼtinux̆w noblewoman
2004, UBC Press
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Paddling to where I stand: Agnes Alfred, Kwakwaka'wakw noblewoman
2004, University of Washington Press
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Paddling to where I stand: Agnes Alfred, Qwiqwasutinuxw noblewoman : as told to Martine J. Reid and Daisy Sewid-Smith
2004, UBC Press
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 252-259) and index.
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