“Ga:jih a:gǫga:dǫ̲hahs…”

“Come, that I would tell you a story…”

When a young woman discovers an ancient, speaking rock, it shares with her the stories of “the land that once was.” As she returns to hear more stories, bringing friends and family, she too becomes a keeper of these tales.

The newest illustrated book in Spirit & Intent’s collection, The Story Stone is a Hodinohsyoni-inspired tale about the origins of storytelling. Written and illustrated by Sara General, The Story Stone honours the power of stories to bring communities together to listen and share.

And for the first time, Spirit and Intent is pleased to present the same story in two languages! Translated into the Gayogo̲ho:nǫˀ (Cayuga) language by Kehte Deer as Gaga:ˀ Gˀasgwa:ˀ, this unique tale can now be enjoyed by all speakers and learners of this rich and storied language.