Oral History

The Gwich'in Atlas: Place Names, Maps, and Narratives

"The Gwich'in Atlas: Place Names, Maps, and Narratives."
Aporta,Claudio, Ingrid Kritsch, Alestine Andre, Kristi Benson, Sharon Snowshoe, William Firth, and Del Carry
In: Developments in the Theory and Practice of Cybercartography, Second Edition, pp 229-244. Edited by D.R.Fraser Taylor.

Published by Mercury Series. Canadian Ethnology Service Paper 136, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2001, 290 pages
ISBN 0-660-17841-9

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Keeping our Traditions Alive: Compendium of Best Practices in Promoting the Traditional Ways of Life of Arctic Indigenous Peoples

Keeping our Traditions Alive: Compendium of Best Practices in Promoting the Traditional Ways of Life of Arctic Indigenous Peoples
Arctic Council International
Published by The Arctic Council Secretariat. 2015, 71pp.
ISBN: 978-82-999755-3-7

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Mary Kendi Life History Project

Allen, Dennis. 2014.
Memories of Hay River Residential School.
Short film about Mary Kendi, runs 5:13.  

Allen, Dennis. 2014.
Memories of the Mouth of Peel Village.
Short film about Mary Kendi, runs 3:48. 

GSCI was approached by Mabel Brown (Mary Kendi's daughter) to record her mother's life history on film.

 

 

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Gwich'in Legends: CBC Radio Legacy Project

Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute and Canadian Broadcast Corporation. 2011. Legends of the Gwich'in of the Western Arctic. Two CD set/Radio play. 90 minutes total.

Gwich'in legends recorded in Gwich'in, then  radio scripts were written and reviewed. Radio plays were recorded and played on the CBC national radio program Ideas. A DVD of the legends was also produced and distributed. Eighth of a series by CBC.

Radio scripts in English and Gwich'in available for download.

 

 

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Spruce Trees and Gwich'in Traditional Knowledge: Their Importance in the Northwest Territories

Spruce Trees and Gwich'in Traditional Knowledge: Their Importance in the Northwest Territories
Andre, Alestine and Ingrid Kritsch
In: Forager.  Number 2, Fall 2015.  pp. 46-55.

For the Gwich'in of the Northwest Territories, the spruce tree has held particular significance for generations. Now through intergenerational programs the Gwich'in are revitalizing their Traditional Knowledge and helping youth from their communities interact with that knowledge.

English

James Jerome: Vàh Gwank’òo Oonjii K’iighe’ uk Katr’idi’ii Kaiik’ìt Kat - Fish Camps Through a Gwich’in Lens

James Jerome: Vàh Gwank’òo Oonjii K’iighe’ uk Katr’idi’ii Kaiik’ìt Kat - Fish Camps Through a Gwich’in Lens.  September 2009-December 2010 Calendar.
Kritsch, Ingrid and Erin Suliak
Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute, 2009                      

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