Coyote Kills His Children

Coyote Kills His Children

“Coyote Kills His Children” Culture: White Mountain Apache | Narrator: Bane Tithla | Source: Goodwin (1939:154)   Entry by Maiyan Wolley & Michelle Scalise Sugiyama Story      Coyote started to trot along. While he was on his way he met Turkey and...
The Great Epidemic

The Great Epidemic

“The Great Epidemic” Culture: Kutenai | Narrator: Barnaby | Source: Boas & Chamberlain (1918:268)   Entry by Michelle Scalise Sugiyama Story      Well, I’ll tell a story of what happened long ago.      The people were living there, and at once...
Coyote and Racoon

Coyote and Racoon

“Coyote and Raccoon” Culture: Kahosadi (Shasta) | Narrator: Unidentified | Source: Dixon (1910:35)   Entry by Michelle Scalise Sugiyama Story      Coyote was going somewhere with some one. He was going to a dance with Coon. They returned to their...
A Young Man Carries About Fire All Winter

A Young Man Carries About Fire All Winter

“A Young Man Carries About Fire All Winter” Culture: Dunne-za | Narrator: Ike of Vermilion | Source: Goddard (1916:266)   Entry by Asher Loewenstern & Michelle Scalise Sugiyama Story      There was a young man who went around alone one winter. He...
The Deserted Woman

The Deserted Woman

“The Deserted Woman” Culture: Kaska Dena | Narrator: Unidentified | Source: Teit (1917:455) Entry by Sarah Walsh & Michelle Scalise Sugiyama Story      A man and his wife were travelling with other people. The woman had a heavy load, and was following...