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Stories from Elders about seasonal Alaska Native culture

  1. The Bounty of Summer: Making Alaska Native Fish and Berry Ice Cream

    07/28/2023

    The Bounty of Summer: Making Alaska Native Fish and Berry Ice Cream

    Summer’s bounty is here! Fishing, berry picking, and hunting are in full swing. Kathleen Hildebrand joins the series to talk about how to use this bounty to make Alaska Native fish and berry ice cream. She will discuss harvesting the ingredients, along with sharing memories of this tradition and how it promotes Alaska Native culture. To view “The Bounty of Summer: Making Alaska Native Fish and Berry Ice Cream” visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy4LB-AXcFA. This program is the Season 3, July episode in Denakkanaaga’s Our People Speak series, which focuses on seasonal Alaska Native cultural topics. This program and series are proudly brought to you by the partnership between Denakkanaaga, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Please visit the “Events” tab on the Morris Thompson Center website to view upcoming and past programs and to sign up for updates about future cultural programs. For more information about this series and other programs hosted by Denakkanaaga, please visit https://www.denakkanaaga.org/

    34 min
  2. Making Knots and Casting Out- Fishnets for the Summer Catch

    07/05/2023

    Making Knots and Casting Out- Fishnets for the Summer Catch

    Summer's here! What better way to celebrate than going out for that first catch of the season? Kenneth Frank joins the series to help us learn how to prepare to do just that. He focuses on netmaking in this episode, a traditional skill for catching all different kinds of fish. Kenneth describes the basics of netmaking and how to properly use them on the water and the necessity of passing this tradition on to youth to preserve and perpetuate Alaska Native culture. To view “Making Knots and Casting Out- Fishnets for the Summer Catch” visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKkPBrXPiLopLQuUH-KsQg This program is the Season 2, June episode in Denakkanaaga’s Our People Speak series, which focuses on seasonal Alaska Native cultural topics. This program and series are proudly brought to you by the partnership between Denakkanaaga, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Please visit the “Events” tab on the Morris Thompson Center website to view upcoming and past programs and to sign up for updates about future cultural programs. For more information about this series and other programs hosted by Denakkanaaga, please visit https://www.denakkanaaga.org/

    1h 1m
  3. Peeling Bark, Creating Art- Birch Bark Baskets

    07/05/2023

    Peeling Bark, Creating Art- Birch Bark Baskets

    Join us as special guests Lena Tickett and Vernell Titus discuss and demonstrate birch bark basketry. They speak about the basic process and materials used in birch bark basketry as well as the significance of them in Alaska Native culture. To view “Peeling Bark, Creating Art- Birch Bark Baskets” visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKkPBrXPiLopLQuUH-KsQg This program is the Season 1, June episode in Denakkanaaga’s Our People Speak series, which focuses on seasonal Alaska Native cultural topics. This program and series are proudly brought to you by the partnership between Denakkanaaga, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Please visit the “Events” tab on the Morris Thompson Center website to view upcoming and past programs and to sign up for updates about future cultural programs. For more information about this series and other programs hosted by Denakkanaaga, please visit https://www.denakkanaaga.org/

    52 min
  4. Ceremonies of Aging and Transition- Alaska Native Rights of Passage

    05/26/2023

    Ceremonies of Aging and Transition- Alaska Native Rights of Passage

    What are rites of passage? Jerry Isaac joins the series to speak about important ones in Alaska Native culture, such as birth, puberty, marriage, and death. He describes what rites of passage have remained the same, which have changed over time, and some of the challenges in maintaining these culturally imbued ceremonies. Jerry shares the necessity of passing these traditions on to youth to preserve and perpetuate Alaska Native culture.

    1h 2m
  5. Tugging at Our Roots- Alaska Native Medicinal Plants

    05/12/2023

    Tugging at Our Roots- Alaska Native Medicinal Plants

    Join us as special guest Kathleen Meckel addresses the topic of Alaska Native medicinal plants. She will share her knowledge about the types, uses, and harvest of medicinal plants in spring, as well as the importance of preserving and perpetuating this cultural wisdom.

    1h 4m
  6. Voyage Across the World: Migratory Birds in Alaska's Spring

    04/28/2023

    Voyage Across the World: Migratory Birds in Alaska's Spring

    A key sign of spring is migratory birds returning to Alaska. Darrell Hildebrand and Debra Lynne join the series to speak about which birds to look out for in spring and their importance in Alaska Native ways of life.

    54 min
  7. Navigating Springtime Travel- Traveling in Spring and Native Place Names

    04/21/2023

    Navigating Springtime Travel- Traveling in Spring and Native Place Names

    Tom Huntington transports us on a journey across Alaskan landscapes in springtime. He describes how to navigate the land when the snow and ice start to melt, and how to prepare and what do once you're out there. He also explains the importance of Native place names when traveling. Tom shares the importance of passing this knowledge and tradition on to youth to preserve and perpetuate Alaska Native culture.

    57 min
  8. The Smell of Moosehide- Traditional Regalia Today

    04/14/2023

    The Smell of Moosehide- Traditional Regalia Today

    Join us as special guests Luke Titus and Miranda Wright discuss the importance of traditional regalia in contemporary ceremonies and how to respect the culture and traditions behind its creation and use.

    1h 9m
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Stories from Elders about seasonal Alaska Native culture

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  • Creator
    Denakkanaaga
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 Our People Speak
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    Our People Speak