Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories: Dr. Nijdam Celebrates Community-Engaged Storytelling with the Homalco Nation

Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories: A Graphic Novel has three stories: Canoe and Clam, River Bathing, and Hunting & Food Preservation. The three stories highlight pivotal moments in Coast Salish history and traditional practices. They are also written in a mixture of ayʔaǰuθɛm and English. The novel includes a glossary of ayʔaǰuθɛm words, aided by their English translation and pronunciation guide.