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So you girls remember that : memories of a Haida elder  Cover Image Book Book

So you girls remember that : memories of a Haida elder / Gaadgas Nora Bellis, with Jenny Nelson.

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Collected wisdoms, reflections and stories from Indigenous Elder Naanii Nora of the Haida Nation. So You Girls Remember That is an oral history of a Haida Elder, Naanii Nora, who lived from 1902 to 1997. A collaborative effort, this project was initiated and guided by Charlie Bellis and Maureen McNamara and was years in the making. The resulting book, compiled by Jenny Nelson, is a window into Nora's life and her family--from the young girl singing all day in the canoe, bossing her brothers around or crossing Hecate Strait on her dad's schooner, to the young woman making her way in the new white settlers' town up the inlet, with music always a refrain--these are stories of childhood; of people and place, seasons and change; life stages and transitions such as moving and marriage; and Haida songs and meanings. This book also contains the larger story of Nora's times, a representation of changing political relationships between Canada and the Haida people and a personal part of the Haida tale. What ultimately shines through is Nora's singular and dynamic voice speaking with the wisdom of years. For example, on giving advice she says: "I like to give anybody advice because when you're young you don't know nothing on this world. What's coming; what's going ... You have to remember it's a steep hill; you're right on the top. You slide down anytime if you don't be careful." This is a work of great generosity, expressing Nora's spirit of living--her joy, humour, spirituality and resourcefulness; her love of children, music and social life; her kindness, strong will and creativity; and her spirit that has nurtured a community and endures to this day. Royalties will be donated to the Carl Hart Legacy Trust through the Haida Gwaii Community Foundation, to support the Rediscovery Camp at T'aalan Stl'ang.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781550179774
  • ISBN: 1550179772
  • Physical Description: xiv, 224 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: Madeira Park, British Columbia : Harbour Publishing, [2022]

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Formatted Contents Note:
So you girls remember that -- Massett -- Jacob's ladder -- I remember a little bit -- They used to explain to us what's the meaning of it -- But I was happy at home -- Song -- And so I left Massett right to here -- I never came back home again -- And I was left alone with six children -- We should understand proper way.
Subject: Bellis, Gaadgas Nora.
First Nations elders > British Columbia > Haida Gwaii > Biography.
First Nations women > British Columbia > Haida Gwaii > Biography.
Indigenous elders > British Columbia > Haida Gwaii > Biography.
Indigenous women > British Columbia > Haida Gwaii > Biography.
Indigenous peoples > Canada
Haida Gwaii (B.C.) > Biography.
Genre: Autobiographies.

Available copies

  • 14 of 14 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Prince Rupert Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Prince Rupert Library 971.112 Bell (Text) 33294002136836 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -
Prince Rupert Library NWHC 971.112 Bell (Text) 33294002136844 Northwest History Collection - Non-Circulating Not holdable Available -


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