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As I Remember It: Teachings (Ɂəms tɑɁɑw) from the Life of a Sliammon Elder The Sliammon-language term for this label means “it is mine.” This book contains the teachings and history of the ɬaʔamɩn people as remembered and narrated by Elder Elsie Paul. The effort and care she takes in this work is important. She offers a counter-narrative to incorrect and inappropriate interpretations previously drawn by settlers. Please respect Elsie Paul’s right and responsibility to relate the history and teachings in her own words. She does so from her own perspective and does not attempt to speak for all ɬaʔamɩn people. Please attribute the stories shared in this book to Elsie Paul.

Some sections of this book are authored by other individuals and should be attributed to the appropriate person(s) as indicated. This label refers to a teaching that emerges throughout this book: “you learn from someone by example.” (The literal translation of tiʔiwš is “fast learner.”) The goal of this book is to share ɬaʔamɩn teachings and history widely with ɬaʔamɩn community members, students, and teachers at all levels, and with any other interested readers. This is Elsie’s goal in sharing ʔəms tɑʔɑw, and all of the authors hope the book serves an educational purpose. The authors ask readers to take care to use this information respectfully and in context.

The Boys

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Contents of this tag:
1. Boys
2. At the Beach
3. Going to Church (1)
4. Soccer
5. Sliammon Soccer Team
6. Bear Hunt
7. The Boys
8. My Girls
9. Pals
Contents of this tag:
4. Family Portrait Painted photograph of Elsie Paul's great-great-grandparents and family. The photograph includes the medicine man featured in the story “He Got His Spirit Back.” Standing, from left: Teresa Tom (tɑlɛsɑt), Chief Tom’s daughter; Cecilia (child), talɛsat’s daughter; Katherine Dominick, daughter of Bob George (tiyʔəpθot) and sister to Granny Molly; Louise Bob, Chief Tom’s daughter; Emily Bob, Chief Tom’s daughter; Bob George (tiyʔəpθot), Granny Molly’s father. Seated, from left: Felix (toqʷɑnən pɛlɩks), medicine man and Elsie’s step-great-great-grandfather; Ann, Elsie’s great-great-grandmother and Granny Molly’s grandmother; Jeannie Bob (čine), Granny Molly’s mother; little girl (name unknown). Seated in foreground: Charlie Bob, the man who lost his spirit.
7. Wedding Day
8. Baby Massage (1)
9. Boys
10. Baby Massage (2)
11. Elsie and Glen (2)
12. Elsie and Glen (1)
13. Sharon
14. Bride and Groom
16. Preparing an Offering
17. Christmas (1)
18. Baby Massage (3)
19. Baby Papoose (2)
20. Katherine Dominick and Bill Brown
21. Baby Papoose (1)
24. Jeannie in the Crib
25. At the Beach
26. Elsie and Cathy (2)
27. Elsie and Cathy (1)
28. Willie and Jeannie
29. Granny with the Kids
30. On the Town
31. Wearing Slacks
32. Going to Church (1)
34. A Visit with Auntie Katherine
36. Soccer
37. Christmas with the Girls
38. Baby Marlane
41. Bear Hunt
42. Sliammon Soccer Team
43. The Boys
44. Pals
45. The Shield
46. My Girls
47. Important Medicine
48. Becoming Strong
49. Cleansing
50. Brem River Valley
51. Gifted People
52. Times of Transition
53. You Thank It
54. The Spirits Are Hungry
56. When It’s Your Time
57. Grieving
58. He Got His Spirit Back
59. Paul Family Photo
Contents of this tag:
1. The Boys
Contents of this tag:
1. The Boys
Contents of this tag:
1. The Boys
Contents of this tag:
1. The Boys