Strong Stories Kanyen’keha:ka: The Three Sisters Real For Sale

A long time ago, the land was very dry and no plants could grow. The people had become very hungry. The Creator heard the people and made three plants – Corn, Beans and Squash. This Kanyen’kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about how the Three Sisters saved the people then, and are still feeding people today! The Kanyen’kehà:ka is one of Six Nations that together are the Haudenosaunee.

Educator & Series Information
The Three Sisters is part of the Strong Stories: Kanyen’kehà:ka series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.

Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00″ x 9.00″ | ISBN: 9781771741194