The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog

Mutton was a Coast Salish Woolly Dog whose pelt lay forgotten in a Smithsonian drawer for 150 years until it was uncovered by an amateur archivist. According to Indigenous Oral Histories of the Pacific Northwest, this small dog was bred for thousands of years for its woolly fibres, which were woven into traditional blankets, robes and regalia.

Authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, Debra Sparrow and Dr. Kerrie Charnley will read excerpts from THE TEACHINGS OF MUTTON and take part in a discussion.

The book brings together narratives of science, post-contact history, and the profound effects of colonization, all grounded in Mutton’s journey—a tale of research, reawakening, and resurgence that will interest Pacific Northwest history buffs, textile and fiber enthusiasts, and dog lovers.

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