The First Salmon Run

Father Bear-P p Maskwa-is taking his two bear cubs to the river for their first salmon run. Along the journey, they meet their friends squirrel, (a ikwac s), seal, ( hkik), and salmon, (s s siw). With each friend, the cubs learn lessons in friendship, determination and courage.

This totem story is intricately woven with the Swampy Cree language. The First Salmon Run: The Bear Cubs' Adventure introduces children to Indigenous culture, sharing the virtues of Mother Earth and oral tradition.