Chia and the Fox Man: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

Chia and the Fox Man: An Alaskan Dena'ina FableA beautifully illustrated Alaska Native story of a young boy and his encounter with the fabled Fox Man, and how doing the right thing isn't always easy but important in the end. Life is hard for Chia. His village doesn't have enough food and every day there are many chores to do. Chia always goes to bed hungry and tired, until one day in the middle of the night he wakes to a strange noise. He decides to investigateand meets the legendary Fox Man. Will

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In this collection of narratives

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and plants have shared with one another through the generations

stories that reveal a profound and sacred connection to the American landscape and a reverence for the natural world

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a message of gratitude that originated with the Native people of upstate New York and Canada and that is still spoken at ceremonial gatherings held by the Iroquois

and so many others whose presence has changed her life