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About this book
The Upper Tanana Dene conveys the history and knowledge of Dene elders to current and future generations. Oral accounts reveal a unique and compelling perspective on a traditional way of life and offer fascinating commentary on a holistic way of life that is as relevant today as it was generations ago. These narratives, along with photographs and illustrations, show the history of the region alongside a detailed portrait of the people themselves.
As young Dene migrate to towns and cities far from their homeland on the upper Tanana River of east central Alaska, they may never learn what it was like living from the land. In these interviews elders express concern that young Dene are becoming ignorant of the traditions that made their ancestors disciplined and strong enough to withstand the rigors of life on the land. The old life was taxing and made demands on the body and soul, and the struggle to achieve security placed a premium on knowledge, endurance, and constant effort. Modern conveniences have made life easier, but elders believe their knowledge is still vital to the survival of future generations.
With text in both Dene and English, The Upper Tanana Dene is a link to Dene experiences, lives, and understanding of the world and is meant for those interested in Dene heritage, as well as students and scholars of cultural and ethnic studies and history.
As young Dene migrate to towns and cities far from their homeland on the upper Tanana River of east central Alaska, they may never learn what it was like living from the land. In these interviews elders express concern that young Dene are becoming ignorant of the traditions that made their ancestors disciplined and strong enough to withstand the rigors of life on the land. The old life was taxing and made demands on the body and soul, and the struggle to achieve security placed a premium on knowledge, endurance, and constant effort. Modern conveniences have made life easier, but elders believe their knowledge is still vital to the survival of future generations.
With text in both Dene and English, The Upper Tanana Dene is a link to Dene experiences, lives, and understanding of the world and is meant for those interested in Dene heritage, as well as students and scholars of cultural and ethnic studies and history.
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Information
Publisher
University of Alaska PressYear
2023Print ISBN
9781646423330, 9781646424900eBook ISBN
9781646423347Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Elders Who Contributed to This Book
- Sources of Written Information
- Introduction
- 1 Living from the Land
- 2 Life on the Land: The Seasonal Round 1910â1940
- 3 Udzih and Diniign/DendĂźig: Caribou and Moose
- 4 Fishing
- 5 Descent, Marriage, and Training of Young People
- 6 XĂĄxkeh/Xaskeeâ: Rich Men
- 7 TÄŻÄŻĆ/XtĂitl: Potlatch
- 8 The Fur Trade
- 9 Upper Tanana Dene and the Episcopal Church
- 10 NondlĂȘed/Noodlee: âThose Who Come and Goâ (the Americans)
- 11 Conclusion
- Appendix A: Paul Kirsteatter Letters to Robert McKennan and Description of Healy Lake Culture
- Appendix B: Traditional Territories and Community Histories
- Appendix C: Fur Trade Documents
- Appendix D: Census Records for Healy Lake, Ketchumstuk, Mansfield/Tanacross, Tetlin/Last Tetlin, and Northway/Nabesna
- References
- Index