Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria

Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria will research, design, and create educational materials by translating and transforming two traditional Wiyot stories into children's storybooks. To provide youth greater access to tribal languages, the books will be written in Wiyot and English, have an accompanying CD, and feature illustrations by community youth. The books will be printed and made available in PDF format to provide greater access to this important component of traditional culture. In addition to the language and early literacy benefits of the project, telling these traditional stories will help to reconnect youth and their families with aspects of tribal history.