Despite 2021’s many global challenges, Maa Press had a great year. We released two titles, a Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ map in June, and a second edition of Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way The latter invites readers to engage with the stories of Sinixt təmxʷulaʔxʷ through lively oral storytelling, original artwork, written discussion, and reflection. We…
We’re pleased to announce that CBEEN, the regional network for environmental education in the Columbia Basin, is now stocking the second edition of Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way in their Outdoor Learning Store. CBEEN is a charity that encourages environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Canadian Columbia Basin by supporting environmental educators.
Only 5 more days until our virtual launch of the second edition of Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way by Marilyn James and Taress Alexis! Seen here is the updated cover from the book. We are so excited to share all the new stories and artwork with you all. Don’t forget to sign up to…
Maa Press Publisher K.L. Kivi went live from the Raven’s Nest in New Denver for the #BuyBasin Festival last week. Learn more about Maa Press and find out what we’ll be featuring next from regional authors, including the launch of the Second Edition of Not Extinct on November 19th. Thanks to Marsh Garrick for technical…
This week, after years of languishing, the Town of Nothing (aka the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality) has finally been rendered into nothing by the B.C. government. The 2015 book, The Town of Nothing, was written by Jumbo Wild activist and author, K.L. Kivi and illustrated by Amber Santos. Disguised as a children’s book, it…
Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland) maps are now available in local stores, museums, and tourism offices and on the Maa Press website. The beautifully illustrated 24″ x 36″ colour map represents Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ, complete with place names labeled in Sn-selxin (the Interior Salish dialect spoken by Sinixt Peoples.) On the back you’ll find information about Sinixt history…
Maa Press is planning to publish a series of Sinixt children’s picture books and we are looking for artists to contribute illustrations! The artists chosen will be paid royalties after the books are produced and selling. Interested artists should send a letter about why you are interested in this work and one or two (ONLY)…
Despite 2021’s many global challenges, Maa Press had a great year. We released two titles, a Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ map in June, and a second edition of Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way The latter invites readers to engage with the stories of Sinixt təmxʷulaʔxʷ through lively oral storytelling, original artwork, written discussion, and reflection. We…
We’re pleased to announce that CBEEN, the regional network for environmental education in the Columbia Basin, is now stocking the second edition of Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way in their Outdoor Learning Store. CBEEN is a charity that encourages environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Canadian Columbia Basin by supporting environmental educators.
Only 5 more days until our virtual launch of the second edition of Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way by Marilyn James and Taress Alexis! Seen here is the updated cover from the book. We are so excited to share all the new stories and artwork with you all. Don’t forget to sign up to…
Maa Press Publisher K.L. Kivi went live from the Raven’s Nest in New Denver for the #BuyBasin Festival last week. Learn more about Maa Press and find out what we’ll be featuring next from regional authors, including the launch of the Second Edition of Not Extinct on November 19th. Thanks to Marsh Garrick for technical…
This week, after years of languishing, the Town of Nothing (aka the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality) has finally been rendered into nothing by the B.C. government. The 2015 book, The Town of Nothing, was written by Jumbo Wild activist and author, K.L. Kivi and illustrated by Amber Santos. Disguised as a children’s book, it…
Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland) maps are now available in local stores, museums, and tourism offices and on the Maa Press website. The beautifully illustrated 24″ x 36″ colour map represents Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ, complete with place names labeled in Sn-selxin (the Interior Salish dialect spoken by Sinixt Peoples.) On the back you’ll find information about Sinixt history…
Maa Press is planning to publish a series of Sinixt children’s picture books and we are looking for artists to contribute illustrations! The artists chosen will be paid royalties after the books are produced and selling. Interested artists should send a letter about why you are interested in this work and one or two (ONLY)…
BC artist Kristen Scholfield-Sweet recently wrote a blog post about her experience of illustrating Mother Reindeer’s Journey to the Sun.