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As I Remember It: Teachings (Ɂəms tɑɁɑw) from the Life of a Sliammon Elder The Sliammon-language term for this label means “it is mine.” This book contains the teachings and history of the ɬaʔamɩn people as remembered and narrated by Elder Elsie Paul. The effort and care she takes in this work is important. She offers a counter-narrative to incorrect and inappropriate interpretations previously drawn by settlers. Please respect Elsie Paul’s right and responsibility to relate the history and teachings in her own words. She does so from her own perspective and does not attempt to speak for all ɬaʔamɩn people. Please attribute the stories shared in this book to Elsie Paul.

Some sections of this book are authored by other individuals and should be attributed to the appropriate person(s) as indicated. This label refers to a teaching that emerges throughout this book: “you learn from someone by example.” (The literal translation of tiʔiwš is “fast learner.”) The goal of this book is to share ɬaʔamɩn teachings and history widely with ɬaʔamɩn community members, students, and teachers at all levels, and with any other interested readers. This is Elsie’s goal in sharing ʔəms tɑʔɑw, and all of the authors hope the book serves an educational purpose. The authors ask readers to take care to use this information respectfully and in context.

Graduation (1)

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3. Graduation (1)
6. Sliammon Day School In addition to attending the Sechelt Indian Residential School, Elsie Paul occasionally attended a day school in the Sliammon community in the winter months. The Sliammon day school teachers were Pat McGuinness and Mr. Gallagher. Back row: Unknown boy with hat, Katherine Blaney, Teacher Pat McGuinness, Rosaline Wilson, unknown girl, Marilyn Louie (tall in the very back behind unknown girl). Middle row: Ernie Galligos (shorter boy), Joe Paul, Agnes Paul, unknown girl. Front row (small children): Sarah Tom, Maggie Wilson, and Joe Francis (Elsie Paul’s half brother)
7. Day School
Contents of this tag:
22. Christmas Blankets
23. Elders and Cedar Roots
24. Elsie at Deep Bay
26. Cutting Fish
28. Wedding Day
29. Mother’s Day, 1980
30. Christmas (1)
31. Elders and Friends
32. Assessing the Catch
33. Elsie and Stella
34. Elsie and Glen (2)
35. Elsie and Glen (1)
36. Preparing an Offering
37. First Home
38. mɑksɛmɑ’s Cabin in toχʷnɑč (Okeover)
39. Graduation (1)
40. Prince William
41. Party at Elsie Paul’s House
42. Elders' Gathering
43. At the Elders Lodge Elsie Paul with ɬaʔamɩn Elders when she was running the Elders’ program. Front row, from left: Elsie Paul, Henry Bob, Katherine Blaney, Mary Harry, Rose Louie (behind Mary), Joe Paul Sr. (behind Rose), Willie Bob, Calvin Harry. Back row, from left: Louise Bob, Marie Hackett (behind), Nora Wilson, Annie Dominick, Dave Dominick, Agnes McGee, Rose Peddie, Peta Francis (Okee Dokee), Johnny George, Charlie Charlie, Peggy Harry.
44. Having a Laugh
45. Working Out
46. Retirement
47. Bride and Groom
48. Joining Council
50. Baby Glen
51. The Children at Home
52. The Ladies
53. Visiting with Annie and Norman Gallagher
54. Elsie at Steveston in the Late 1940s
55. Friends (1)
56. Language Work Linguist Honoré Watanabe stands behind ɬaʔamɩn Elders at the Elders Lodge. Elsie was caretaker and lived at the Elders Lodge for many years. From left: Marion Harry, Mary George, and Elsie Paul. Honoré worked extensively with these three women over more than two decades, living with Elsie during his time in Sliammon. Marion was Elsie’s “little sister” at residential school and worked with Honoré to transcribe and translate the selections in Sliammon language included in this publication.
57. Elsie at Home
58. Sliammon Village Waterfront
59. A Day in Town
60. Collaborators
61. Elsie and Teresa at the Cannery
62. Boat to Westview When this photo was taken, it was quicker to get to town by boat than by foot, since people didn’t have cars yet. Peggy Harry is at the back of the group (with barrettes in her hair); Molly Timothy is on the right (with headband); Elsie Paul is in the centre (with flowers in her hair); Stella Timothy is centre right, beside Elsie; further right, holding a baby, is Agnes McGee, and in front of her is Sosen Galligos. Smokey John is on the left (wearing a hat), and lɑsɑ is in front of him.
63. Elsie and Cathy (2)
64. Elsie and Cathy (1)
65. Elsie, Agnes, and Children
66. Party Time
67. On the Town
68. Newlyweds
69. Wearing Slacks
72. Repatriation
73. Going to Church (1)
74. Settlers’ Camp (1)
75. Dedicated Work Partners
77. Siblings Elsie Paul with her siblings at her brother Barney’s house in the early ’80s. Standing, from left: Teddy Francis (Elsie’s brother), Leo Francis (Elsie’s brother), Lillian Francis (Elsie’s niece, Barney Francis’s daughter), Elsie Paul, Doreen Hopkins (Elsie’s sister), Charlene Francis (Elsie’s niece), Jason Francis (Elsie’s nephew), Greg Francis (inch, Elsie’s nephew). Seated, from left: Aunt Agnes McGee, Rita Francis (Elsie’s sister), Nancy Phillips (Elsie’s sister), Vangie Francis (Elsie’s niece), Elizabeth Blaney (Elsie’s sister), Lily Timothy (Elsie’s mother).
78. A Visit with Auntie Katherine
80. Christmas with the Girls
81. Baby Marlane
82. Traditional Prayer Songs
87. Honorary Doctorate
88. Helping Ma
89. Going to Church (2)
90. Elsie Paul with King of the Sea
91. Childhood Friends
92. Paul Family
95. Important Medicine
96. Friends (2)
97. Beautiful Baskets
99. Author Group (7)
100. The Shield
101. Author Group (4)
102. Pals
103. Author Group (8)
104. Rowing with mɑksɛmɑ
106. Author Group (5)
108. Author Group (6)
109. Sharing the Book (2)
110. Territory
111. Becoming Strong
112. Life History of This Project
113. Give It to Them
114. Sharing the Book (5)
115. Cleansing
116. Sharing the Book (3)
117. tʼᶿɛwqʼ (pronunciation)
118. Living with the Land
119. Old-Timers and Hard Work
120. Sharing the Book (4)
121. You Thank It
123. Gifted People
124. Watch Your Children
127. Community Activities
128. Contact Happened
129. Designated Area
130. Problems Handed down from History
131. Thank the Creator
132. When It’s Your Time
133. We Were Already Here
134. Part of Our Survival
135. Root Digging
136. He Got His Spirit Back
137. Grieving
138. Recovery
139. tɑʔɑw
140. The Young Girl and Eleven Puppies (English)
141. Author Group (3)
142. Lonely and Homesick
143. Her Name Was Jane
144. New Year’s Dance
145. The Young Girl and Eleven Puppies (Sliammon)
146. Author Group (2)
147. The Chinese Restaurant
149. My Dog Patsy
150. Times of Transition
151. Homebrew
152. Police Patrol (2)
153. Police Patrol (1)
154. Collecting Branches
155. Author Group (1)
160. Paul Family Photo
161. New Baby
162. Preparing Fish and Community Drive-Through
163. Naming Ceremony
164. The Police Were Standing by the Bed
165. Showcasing This Book
Contents of this tag:
1. Graduation (1)
Contents of this tag:
1. Graduation (1)
Contents of this tag:
1. Graduation (1)
Contents of this tag:
1. Graduation (1)