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Halq’eméylem e-book launched in Chilliwack

Te Shwoxwth Swiyeqe (The Crazy Painter) , a Halq’eméylem e-book, is now available for purchase
Jenna Hauck
Jenna Hauck
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Elizabeth Phillips (seated, at right) raises her hands following a Sto:lo drum song by Eddie Gardner (left) during the launch of Halq’eméylem e-book, Te Shwoxwth Swiyeqe (The Crazy Painter), at the Sto:lo Research Centre recently. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

The launch of Halq’eméylem e-book, Te Shwoxwth Swiyeqe (The Crazy Painter), took place at the Sto:lo Research Centre recently.

The book was narrated by Elizabeth Phillips and the late Elizabeth Herrling, two Sto:lo elders fluent in the Halq’eméylem language.

The e-book was produced and developed by Dr. Strang Burton (pictured above, second from left) and is a story, narrated by the Sto:lo elders, about a painter.

The e-book also includes digital flash cards, audio clips and more to help people learn how to speak Halq’eméylem. To purchase a copy of Te Shwoxwth Swiyeqe, go to stologiftshop.com. Cost is $7.99.

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Dr. Strang Burton speaks during the launch of Halq’eméylem e-book, Te Shwoxwth Swiyeqe (The Crazy Painter), at the Sto:lo Research Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
Jenna Hauck

About the Author: Jenna Hauck

I started my career at The Chilliwack Progress in 2000 as a photojournalist.
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