{"product_id":"sami-the-salmon-nusux-finding-her-way-home-a-first-foods-book-series","title":"Sami the Salmon: Núsux Finding Her Way Home (A First Foods Book Series)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLong before the first people walked the earth, a sacred promise was made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep in the cool, rushing waters of the Columbia River, a silver flash leaps against the current. This is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSami the Salmon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a hero on a grand journey. But Sami isn’t just swimming; she is leading the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the leader of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"First Foods,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sami has a vital job: to offer herself so that others may live. In this vibrant, illustrated tale, children travel alongside Sami as she braves the wild river to fulfill a vow of leadership and sacrifice. Through her eyes, young readers discover the sacred bond between the land, the water, and the people who call it home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmatilla Tribal Elder Eugena Stacona, Ed.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this story breathes life into an ancient tradition with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Song of the River:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rhythmic, read-aloud adventure perfect for bedtime or the classroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautiful introduction to the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla \"First Foods\" culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAs a Umatilla Elder and educator, I wrote \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSami the Salmon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure our ancient 'First Foods' stories—the heartbeat of our people—continue to flow like the river to the next generation. In our tradition, the Salmon is our relative who sacrificed so we could survive. By sharing Sami’s journey, I hope to plant seeds of gratitude, stewardship, and cultural pride in every child’s heart. This isn't just a story; it is an invitation to honor the natural world that sustains us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe river is calling. Join Sami on her journey and bring the wisdom of the First Foods into your home today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914233635007,"sku":"891d9cab-677c-4db9-aa87-841bb0928b0d","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/606bb0a16c1fc8188e8c0a74ef5ced72.jpg?v=1785056080","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/sami-the-salmon-nusux-finding-her-way-home-a-first-foods-book-series","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}