Heart of the Bitterroot, Voices of Salish and Pend d‘Oreille Women
Salish Women. Strong women. Beautiful women. We were not afraid of bears or mountain lions. Our ancestors died and became roots that reached the sun and became the faces of deer.
Along with meadowlark song and subtle flute, so begins a wonderful new storytelling CD, Heart of the Bitterroot, Voices of Salish and Pend d‘Oreille Women.
This unique project, produced by award-winning educator Julie Cajune, weaves together the stories of four remarkable Salish women, in language written by Jennifer Greene and spoken by Joanne Bigcrane.
The first tells the story of Kwilqs or Red Dress – a woman warrior, who, legend says, never married, but instead was a wily and courageous fighter, who also cared for the sick and wounded.
“People may not remember the look of my face,
but I want you women to bravely accept your
own strength and never fear being smart and beautiful.”
In “The Story of Pretty Flower,” we learn of a lovely young Salish/Pend d’Oreille girl, who was stolen by a… Read more
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