Heart of the Bitterroot

Voices of Salish & Pend d’Oreille Women is the creation of award-winning educator Julie Cajune, an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes.   It is a magnificently produced CD that uncovers and celebrates the untold history of four Salish women.  The stories are told in their voices through the inspired writing of tribal member Jennifer Greene.   Traditional women’s songs are played and sung by Salish & Pend d’Oreille girls and women, and sounds from the land were added.   To complete the stories, the women are celebrated and honored with music from flute, violin and piano.

The history contained in this CD is engaging and accessible to anyone of any age.   A 24 page full color booklet is included with the CD, including historic photos and giving additional information about these remarkable women.  A study guide for educators will be available in March 2008.

United States destination

Price:   $20 plus $2.95 shipping and handling.

Canadian Destination:

Price:   $20 plus $5.95 shipping and handling.

Please call for shipping costs if the destination is not Canada or the United States.

This project was produced and funded by Npustin, a non-profit organization on the Flathead Indian Reservation dedicated to Indigenous Arts.  Npustin is a Salish word that means to bring what is in the heart into the world.  Each person holds powerful, important gifts and stories.  The members of Npustin will honor each person’s unique contributions and skills within its organization and beyond.   Npustin offers educational opportunities to celebrate indigenous arts, history and culture and supports capacity building in indigenous communities and among indigenous artists.

Its primary activities include:

• Producing cultural and historical education materials delivered through the arts;
• Art and culture opportunities for youth and adults, including community school collaborations;
• Support to indigenous artists;
• Preservation of traditional art forms; and
• Capacity building in Native American communities.

For information on wholesale orders or orders of 20 or more with an Education Discount of 15%, please contact Npustin at (406) 726-5550.