Waa'aka' spiritual beliefs and mythologies of the Americas New chapters highlight the exciting

New chapters highlight the exciting efforts of language activists in recent times

this cautionary tale implores us to prevent the repetition of atrocity

Dugan Aguilar (Maidu/Northern Paiute/Achomawi)

Along the way

which echo in the institution's decision-making up to the present day

Waa'aka' spiritual beliefs and mythologies of the Americas New chapters highlight the excitingA dazzling, own voice Native Californian creation story. "Waa'aka' was born when the earth was soft and the waters were new. It was the beginning of time. So begins Cindi Alvitres vivid and multifaceted telling of a traditional Tongva creation story from Southern California. Waa'aka' follows the title character, a beautiful bird who falls in love with Tamet, the sun, and tries to follow him up to the sky. Accompanied by richly colorful illustrations