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sn-(kʷáʕ)-qn, ƛ̓ eʔ-k-(m̓ íx), s-nk’yép

In Nłeʔkepmxcin — the language of the Nlaka’pamux First Nations — sn-(kʷáʕ)-qn, ƛ̓ eʔ-k-(m̓ íx), s-nk’yép might translate as “ acting crazy, going on forever (not giving up), coyote ”.  It's also the title of Chris Bose’s new book – a collection of stories and poems reflecting on nostalgia, death, and the Kamloops Transit System.

sn-(kʷáʕ)-qn, ƛ̓ eʔ-k-(m̓ íx), s-nk’yép  is written by Chris Bose. Illustrated by Simone Orlanski, Dylan Bellamy, and Nate Doucet Wurmlord. Dramaturgy by DD Kugler. Edited, and additional maps, by b.o.b.

Launch performances coming fall/winter 2023.

Too order books, go here.

David McIntosh