This reflective story encourages youth to embrace ancestral knowledge and see the world in a new way, uncovering a deeper connection to nature. This book takes you to a place where the past and present intertwine, revealing the extraordinary story of how we were once trees. 

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• Sniw̓ Indigenous Consultants, 2024
• hardcover, 8 pages
• 10"w x 10.5"l

Enalyne Point is a co-founder of Sniw̓ Consultants, decolonizing pedagogist, and first-generation Filipina-Canadian settler. She has called the Musqueam Reserve home for over 20 years alongside her late husband, Terry Point, and their three children, and is an integrated community member of the Musqueam Nation through marriage. Enalyne is passionate about the power of truth in stories. With a diverse background in archaeology, Indigenous studies, anthropology, culinary arts, early childhood education, and birthing doula work, she has created and led numerous Indigenous outreach initiatives, supporting everyone from expectant mothers to youth both on and off the reserve.

As a decolonizing pedagogist, Enalyne is passionate about creating a safe and open space where individuals can set aside preconceived ideas and engage in meaningful conversations that foster truth and reconciliation.

Emery Point, co-author of this book, is only eight years old and the middle child of three siblings. He follows his parent's passion for storytelling and learning, and hopes this story creates connections for people on the land. 

This reflective story encourages youth to embrace ancestral knowledge and see the world in a new way, uncovering a deeper connection to nature. This book takes you to a place where the past and present intertwine, revealing the extraordinary story of how we were once trees. 

--

• Sniw̓ Indigenous Consultants, 2024
• hardcover, 8 pages
• 10"w x 10.5"l

Enalyne Point is a co-founder of Sniw̓ Consultants, decolonizing pedagogist, and first-generation Filipina-Canadian settler. She has called the Musqueam Reserve home for over 20 years alongside her late husband, Terry Point, and their three children, and is an integrated community member of the Musqueam Nation through marriage. Enalyne is passionate about the power of truth in stories. With a diverse background in archaeology, Indigenous studies, anthropology, culinary arts, early childhood education, and birthing doula work, she has created and led numerous Indigenous outreach initiatives, supporting everyone from expectant mothers to youth both on and off the reserve.

As a decolonizing pedagogist, Enalyne is passionate about creating a safe and open space where individuals can set aside preconceived ideas and engage in meaningful conversations that foster truth and reconciliation.

Emery Point, co-author of this book, is only eight years old and the middle child of three siblings. He follows his parent's passion for storytelling and learning, and hopes this story creates connections for people on the land.