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Arctic Journal
Stories from the People of the Land
Our Whole Gwichâin Way of Life Has Changed / Gwichâin Kâyuu Gwiidandà iâ Tthak Ejuk Gòonlih: Stories from the People of the Land is an invaluable compilation of historical and cultural information. Through their own stories, 23 oldest Gwichâin Elders from the Northwest Territories communities of Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtshik, Inuvik, and Aklavik share their joy of living and travelling on the land. Their distinctive voices speak to their values, world views, and knowledge, while coâauthor McCartney assists by providing context and background on the lives of the narrators and their communities.
New book documents stories of Gwich in elders
A new book that documents the stories of Gwich’in elders to help bridge the divide between the generations and record a collective history of the Gwich’in people has just been published by the Gwich’in Tribal Council.
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Book is meant to provide collective history of the Gwich’in people and bridge the generational divide
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Posted: Jan 23, 2021 7:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 23
A page from the book Our Whole Gwich in Way of Life has Changed, which documents Mary Martha (Robert) Firth s story. She was one of 23 Gwich in elders whose stories were captured in the book. (Courtesy of Gwich in Tribal Council)