When It Rains: Tohono O'Odham and Pima Poetry drum Neihardt in 1930 on the

Neihardt in 1930 on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and asked Neihardt to share his story with the world

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Designed as an introduction for Cree language learners

" — Teresa Peterson

as told by Samuel Mniyo and Robert Goodvoice

When It Rains: Tohono O'Odham and Pima Poetry drum Neihardt in 1930 on theWhen it was first released in 1982, When It Rains was one of the earliest published literary works in the O'odham language. Speakers from across generations shared poems that showcased the aesthetic of the written word and aimed to spread interest in reading and writing in O'odham. The poems capture brief moments of beauty, the loving bond between family members, and a deep appreciation of Tohono O'odham culture and traditions, as well as reverent