Where Language Revitalization Meets Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
A Journey of Curiosity and Connection
Follow a young bear cub as they learn about sweet and (not-so-sweet) berries.
With guidance from Mother Bear, Mother Moon, and Plant relatives, they learn how sharing knowledge, curiosity, and
honesty helps us stay true to ourselves, fill our bellies, heal our hearts, strengthen our minds, and care for one another.
Rooted in Indigenous wisdom, this book introduces young readers to the
Yesá:sahį (Tutelo-Saponi) language and encourages children and parents to speak it
while exploring the beauty and power of nature together.
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Register for the Release Party!
We invite you and yours to join us for the first in-person reading of Hasi Čʰigo̹:yo̹ [ha-see chee-gon-yon] (Sweet Berry), a children’s book by Dominique Daye Hunter, written in Yesa:sahį with English translation.
🌿 In-Person Storytime & Book Signing
📅 Saturday, May 10th | 2PM - 4PM
☀️ Rain date: Sunday, May 25th | 2PM - 4PM
📍 Children’s Wonder Garden, North Carolina Botanical Garden
(100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517)
🍓 Free event with free parking
🍓 There will be books for sale and opportunities to have your book signed and take photos with the author!
🍓 We will have kid-friendly snacks and water.
🍓 Be sure to bring your blankets and camping chairs to sit on as well as extra water, sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, hats, and an umbrella or a chair with an umbrella for shade!.
🍓 Please park in the main parking lot of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Follow the signs from the parking lot to the Butterfly Chair!
