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In 1911, Pauline E. Johnson-Tekahionwake published Legends of Vancouver, a collection of native stories she learned from a tribal chieftain. One of these stories, The Lost Island, tells of a long-ago time when what is now Vancouver belonged to the Sqamish people. In poetic prose,... Read Full Overview

My aim, my joy, my pride, is to sing the glories of my own people.
-- E. Pauline Johnson

A search for the timeless connection to the old world presages a vision of the future in the haunting story of The Lost Island from Legends of Vancouver, a book inspired... Read Full Overview

My aim, my joy, my pride, is to sing the glories of my own people.
-- E. Pauline Johnson

A search for the timeless connection to the old world presages a vision of the future in the haunting story of The Lost Island from Legends of Vancouver, a book inspired... Read Full Overview

In 1911, Pauline E. Johnson-Tekahionwake published Legends of Vancouver, a collection of nativeounts stories she learned from a tribal chieftain. Oneen of these stories, The Lost Island, tells of a long-ago time when what is now Vancouver belonged to the Sqamish people. In poetic... Read Full Overview

Matthew and his family wereShip Wrecked It could have been a tragedy but it turned out to be a great adventure for the entire family.Matthew's new friend, Karinna showed him all the wonders of Lost Island. Dancing turtles, water slides from giant ivy leaves and a singing rat... Read Full Overview