A Dance Through the Seasons

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By Leona Prince
Illustrated by Carla Joseph

This story is about the journey of Young Woman and Turtle. They move through the seasons together and Young Woman learns that growing up takes patience and time. Leadership comes from within, but it also comes from listening to the world around you.

A Dance Through the Seasons not only leads readers the story of one girl’s path, but also through the seasonal rounds of the Dakelh (Carrier) people of British Columbia.

Leona Prince is a Dakelh woman, member of the Lake Babine Nation and belongs to the Likh Tsa Mis Yu Clan. She is a decendant of Stiche and Chief Kwah. She is the mother of three amazing children and is a passionate award-winning educator. In 2017, she was awarded the Alumni of the Year award for Professional Excellence by the Alumini Association of UNBC, her alma mater. She also received an Indspire Award for Educational Leadership at the 2018 Guiding the Journey Educator Awards.

Carla Joseph is a Cree artist from Prince George, BC. Carla received her key to become artist in residence at the Prince George Community Arts Council in 2016. She went on to win Art Battle in 2016 and 2018. She loves the way she makes people feel with her art. Carla loves to challenge herself by taking on many different projects that can be seen around her home community.