Coyote and the Creation of the Tribes (Chinook/Chelan)
Long ago, the Great Chief Above made the world, then the animals and birds. After twelve moons, the animal people gathered. Bluejay, Meadowlark, and Coyote complained about their names, but the Creator declared that names would stay as given. The Creator told Coyote he would be the head of all creatures and given power to keep peace. As the Creator foretold, things became bad — mountains swallowed creatures, winds blew them away. Coyote stopped the mountains and winds, rescued the creatures, and made laws for natural forces. When Coyote's work was done, the Creator told Coyote he would not mak