Displaying 1 of 1 2021 Format: Book Author: Peter, Ruby, 1932-2021, author Title: What was said to me : the life of Sti'tum'atul'wut, a Cowichan woman / Ruby Peter ; in collaboration with Helene Demers. Publisher, Date: Victoria, Canada : Royal BC Museum, [2021]. ©2021 Description: xviii, 167 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm Summary: This first-person oral history documents a period of profound social change through the lens of Sti'tum'atul'wut - also known as Mrs. Ruby Peter - a Cowichan elder who made it her life's work to share and safeguard the ancient language of her people: Hul'q'umi'num'. Anthropologist Helene Demers recorded Sti'tum'atul'wut's life stories over nine sessions. The result is rich with family and cultural history - a compelling narrative of resistance and resilience that promises to help shape progressive social policy for generations to follow. Subjects: Peter, Ruby, 1932-2021 Indigenous women -- British Columbia -- Biography Language teachers -- British Columbia -- Biography Indigenous peoples -- British Columbia -- Biography Other Author: Demers, Helene, 1955- author Notes: Includes index. ISBN: 9780772679383 (softcover) System Availability: 14 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 1899596 Call Number: 971.1004/97940092 Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 13 Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Map It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
