{"product_id":"plant-teachings-from-my-auntie","title":"Plant Teachings from My Auntie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if learning about plants meant learning how to relate to land, language, and living knowledge? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant Teachings from My Auntie \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a rare opportunity to engage with Snuneymuxw (Coast Salish) plant knowledge as it is meant to be shared: through relationship, respect, and lived cultural practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in the teachings of Snuneymuxw Elder and Knowledge Keeper Geraldine Manson (C'tasi:a), this richly illustrated guide brings forward knowledge passed down through generations—including the teachings of her Auntie Ellen (Kwulasulwut)—and rooted in the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Gain \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper understanding of Snuneymuxw (Coast Salish) plant knowledge and teachings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for identifying and working with 65 culturally significant plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into Hul'q'umi'num plant names and their connection to meaning, use, and place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical approaches to respectful, sustainable gathering and preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA more grounded, reciprocal relationship with the land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than offering a purely technical field guide, this book shares knowledge within its cultural, linguistic, and ethical context—supporting learning that is both practical and respectful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guide Rooted in Language, Land, and Relationship \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plant profile includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHul'q'umi'num names alongside botanical identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabitat and seasonal context within Snuneymuxw territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional uses for medicine, nourishment, textiles, and ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural teachings and protocols for respectful gathering and preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticular attention is given to Western Red Cedar—the \"tree of life\"—and its central role within Snuneymuxw knowledge and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for ways to learn about plants while honoring the knowledge systems they come from, this book offers guidance grounded in lived experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Learning Through Snu'y'ulh—Teachings Passed Down \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this book is \u003cem\u003eSnu'y'ulh\u003c\/em\u003e: teachings carried through generations that guide how to live, gather, and relate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipes and preparation methods rooted in traditional knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for ethical harvesting and ecological responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into how language, culture, and land are interconnected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper understanding of reciprocity and respect in practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than separating knowledge from context, this book emphasizes learning that honors continuity, responsibility, and relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book Is For \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbalists and foragers seeking culturally grounded plant knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators and students of ethnobotany and Indigenous studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders committed to reconciliation and respectful land-based learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalists and outdoor learners in the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking a deeper, more relational understanding of plants and place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance from Knowledge Keepers and Long-Term Collaboration \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeraldine Manson (C'tasi:a), a respected Snuneymuxw Elder and Knowledge Keeper, shares teachings passed down through generations within her community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-author Nancy J. 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