A short, but interesting article to me. Celestine Aleck (Sahiltiniye) is a mother, and member of Snuneymuxw First Nation located in present day Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. She speaks of the first stage of life. For young Coast Salish peoples, this is the time when they go from children to adults. These cultural traditions include taking river baths and learning life skills such as hunting. This period of learning “how to be” differs greatly from the European version. When comparing the two, you can see what version is better supported and understood in the educational setting.
https://salishseasentinel.ca/2018/06/coast-salish-stories-the-first-stage-of-life/