Native peoples and fire in the Northern Rockies

About this book

"A two-DVD set on the traditional and contemporary use of fire by the Salish and Pend d'Oreille tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation"--Container. Disc one. "On this interactive computer DVD, you can listen to and watch elder interviews, explore a gallery of fire photos, learn about fire ecology, discover the rich history of the tribes' millennia-old use of fire, and learn about today's efforts to restore landscapes by reintroducing fire." Disc two. "Watch this powerful telling of Beaver steals fire, an ancient tale that has been carried across generations in the hearts and experiences of the Salish people of Montana. The story teaches both respect for fire and awareness of its significance. Told to a group of children in a traditional tepee setting by Salish Elder Johnny Arlee, the story is richly illustrated with artwork by Salish artist Sam Sandoval"--Container. Disc two includes a discussion of the relevance to the Salish people of the story Beaver steals fire.