To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life cycle, it nourishes the very land and forests that the Skeena River runs through and where the Gitxsan make their home. The Sockeye Mother explores how the animals, water, soil, and seasons are all intertwined.

Writing in lyrical prose…Huson eloquently conveys the fragile interconnectedness of the natural world and the moral imperative to protect it.
—Publishers Weekly, a starred review

Beautifully illustrated by Natasha Donovan, The Sockeye Mother is a treat shared with the reader by the Gitxsan people. The life cycle of salmon has been written about before, but the use of Gitxsan names and seasons and the quality of the illustrations makes this version special. Plus, it illustrates how all things are connected—a great lesson for all to appreciate. Thanks, Hetxw’ms Gyetxw—well done!
—Dr. Brian Riddell, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Vancouver, BC