northwest coast of north america

Text and photographs examine the artistic heritage of the Indian tribes inhabiting the Pacific coast of the United States and Canada.

Describes the Northwest Indian totem pole which shows how Thunderbird punished Whale for chasing Salmon and scaring Frog.

More stories of how Mouse Woman, the tiny character, part mouse, part grandmother, helps young people and restores the proper balance to life for the Indians and the supernatural beings on the Northwest Coast.

Examines the history, culture, changing fortunes, and current situation of the various groups of Indians living in the Pacific Northwest.