Ammon's Room

by Muriel Ammon

Come read Ammon’s Hupa language stories created for News from Native California, told through Hupa language and English translations. Listen here to extended versions of Xosa:k’s stories. For an easy-read-along, please visit News from Native California‘s site to see the original works.

The Great Acorn Worm: https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/the-great-acorn-worm/

A young girl gathers acorns with her father. Something small and grubby finds its way into her basket. Months go by as the acorns dry, and an unexpected tragedy befalls the girl’s acorns.

The Love Shack: https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/the-love-shack-hupa-language/

It’s the season of the skunks. How can Mr. Ammon avoid the bad smell, when the skunks are running around under his house!

Gathering up Spruce Roots: https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/gathering-up-spruce-roots/

A true story of Xosa:k’s visit to Tolowa Country. A friend demostrates how to gather spruce roots. They find a big one!

Picking Elderberries Like Squirrels: https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/picking-elderberries-like-squirrels/

Xosa:k’ learns how to gather elderberries and how to tell which berries are not ripe.