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Flight of the hummingbird : a parable for the environment Cover Image Book Book

Flight of the hummingbird : a parable for the environment

Yahgulanaas, Michael Nicoll (author.). Maathai, Wangari, (author.). Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV, 1935- (author.).

Summary: Hummingbirds symbolize wisdom and courage. This story has origins with the Quechan people of South America and the Haida of the North Pacific, the determined hummingbird challenges a raging fire that threatens the forest. The story reminds us all that power is not always about size. It is always about commitment.

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  • ISBN: 9781553653721 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 61 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
    print
  • Publisher: Vancouver : Greystone Books, [2008]

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Formatted Contents Note: Wisdom off the hummingbird -- Flight of the hummingbird -- The hummingbird effect -- Afterword: Universal responsibility -- A single bead of water.

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Subject: Environmental protection in art
Hummingbirds in art
Parables in art
Environmental protection -- Citizen participation
Environmental responsibility
Environmental protection -- Folklore
Hummingbirds -- Folklore
Quechua Indians -- Folklore
Haida Indigenous -- Folklore
Topic Heading: Indigenous collection.

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  • 14 of 14 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.

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Creston Public Library 363.7 YAH (Text) 35140000800493 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -
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Summary: Hummingbirds symbolize wisdom and courage. This story has origins with the Quechan people of South America and the Haida of the North Pacific, the determined hummingbird challenges a raging fire that threatens the forest. The story reminds us all that power is not always about size. It is always about commitment.
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