Shanyaak'utlaax
(also known as Moldy End and Salmon Boy)

Shanyaak’utlaax, known in English as “Moldy End,” is about a young boy who shows disrespect to the Salmon People by throwing away a piece of fish. The Salmon People bring him into their world where he lives for a number of years, until one day he reaches his family’s stream. He returns home a changed young man who has acquired a deep respect and appreciation for the Salmon People.

The book is an abbreviated version of a traditional story, which has many more details and adventures. The institute simplified the tale so it can be used to teach Tlingit to children new to the language. As students learn the vocabulary they will graduate to the longer, more complex version of the story. The story also introduces children to Tlingit cultural values and traditions.  SHI also is planning to develop a curriculum guide for teachers to accompany the text.

The book was edited by Johnny Marks, Hans Chester, David Katzeek, and Nora and Richard Dauenhauer and illustrated by Lisa Teas. It includes both Tlingit and English text and is accompanied by a CD featuring the audio component of the story in Tlingit.

Shanyaak’utlaax
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