Book – Mom How do you Make Smoked Fish

Mom How do you Make Smoked Fish? Book by  Author,  Celestine Aleck and Illustrated by Joel Good.

In this Coast Salish story, step-by-step instructions for gathering wood and catching, filleting and then smoking fish are given. The text and illustrations support the reader’s understanding of the process and emphasize the respect shown by the Coast Salish people for the circle of life.
Mom, How Do You Make Smoked Fish?

Click here to learn more about the Northwest Coast Symbology of the Salmon.

Celestine Alec, Sahiltiniye descends from Snuneymuxw First Nation. She has been an artist most of her life which has taught her to learn facts and then add imagination when writing stories. The beauty that surrounds her inspires her to write.

Joel Good is a wood carver from the Snuneymuxw First Nation. He learned how to carve wood from his father who is a master carver and historian. All of his designs come from traditional Coast Salish stories using traditional Coast Salish colours.