So You Girls Remember That: Memories of a Haida Elder by Gaadgas Nora Bellis, with Jenny Nelson

Very good, paperback 

this oral history captures the life, stories, and collected wisdom of Naanii Nora, a Haida Nation Elder who lived from 1902 to 1997. Born in Old Massett on Graham Island, she was one of the first Haida people to live in New Masset. The book offers an insightful, first-person look into modern Haida culture, community transitions, and traditional knowledge.

Summary of Naanii Nora's Memories & Stories

The oral history "So You Girls Remember That" provides an intimate, narrative-rich window into twentieth-century Haida life through the distinct voice of Naanii Nora Bellis (1902–1997).

• Life Across Eras: Born in Old Massett, Nora was among the first generation of Haida people to establish a life in the newer settlement up the inlet. Her recollections trace the profound societal shifts on Haida Gwaii, including evolving political and cultural relationships between Canada and the Haida Nation.

• Deep Cultural Tapestry: The book documents foundational aspects of her upbringing, featuring detailed accounts of traditional seasonal villages, traveling across the rough Hecate Strait on her father's schooner, and everyday life aboard canoes and seiners.

• Music and Faith: Music serves as a joyful thread throughout the narrative. She recalls singing all day in canoes as a girl, alongside stories of her Christian faith and her passion for crocheting vibrant tams to give away