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Samuel Tom | sulchilum Recorded at Malahat by Wayne Suttles in 1962, when Samuel Tom was 102 years old. Transcribed and edited by Ruby Peter and Donna Gerdts. (This version Oct 2, 2025)

Sam Tom Sings Shaker Songs

After telling the Story of John Slocum’s Second Death, Samuel Tom then records the song “ t’iw’i’ulh tsun tse’. ” Song: [’uw’] t’iw’i’ulh tsun tse’.I will pray, I will pray, I will pray.   Repeat 3 times

Story of John Slocum’s Second Death

Samuel Tom (suchilum) This was recorded at Malahat in 1962 when Samuel Tom was 102 years old. Transcribed and translated by Arnold Guerin and Donna Gerdts  (latest edit May 20, 2025.) Samuel Tom then records the song “ t’iw’i’ulh tsun tse’. ”