Plants have served as the basis of medicine since time immemorial and they still compose the vast majority of medicines today. Special guest Kathleen Hildebrand Meckel addresses the topic of… Read More
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Language Journeys: Tristan Madros on Denakke’ and Holikachuk
In the first episode of “Language Journeys,” a series brought to the Morris Thompson Center through a collaboration with Doyon Foundation, Tristan Madros shared some of the memories and experiences… Read More
Our People Speak: The Smell of Moosehide – Traditional Regalia Today
Traditionally, members of Alaska Native communities might have celebrated major life events including coming of age, womanhood, and first hunts. Today school graduations have become an important rite of passage,… Read More
Our People Speak: Springing Out – Next Generations Prepare for a New Season
April signals the beginning of spring here in Alaska. For many Alaska Natives that means time to start preparing for summer activities, like making and mending fishnets and beginning to… Read More
Our People Speak: Georgianna Lincoln and Steve Ginnis on Traditional Values for Today’s World
March is an important time when many Alaska Native organizations gather for annual meetings. On March 18, respected leaders Georgianna Lincoln and Steve Ginnis joined us for the second episode of Denakkanaaga’s new seasonally focused cultural livestream series, moderated by Sharon Hildebrand. This… Read More
Our People Speak: March In Our Memories – Elders Reminisce Online About Spring Carnivals and Dog Mushing
In March, esteemed elders Marie Yaska and Andy Jimmie joined us on the first episode of Denakkanaaga’s new seasonally focused cultural livestream series, moderated by Sharon McConnell, the executive director of Denakkanaaga. This episode is titled “March in Our Memories: Spring… Read More
Denakkanaaga Cultural Series
Denakkanaaga is offering online speaker programs in 2021. The monthly programs feature respected elders and leaders from the Native community and center around seasonal themes, highlighting aspects of traditional Alaska… Read More
Wondering What to Wear for Aurora Watching?
The Alaska experts at the Morris Thompson Center have noticed some AMAZING aurora activity recently. Are you thinking about coming to Fairbanks to see the lights? Because this is one… Read More
Morris Thompson Center launches the “Language Nook” with Alaska Native language resources
At the new “Language Nook” in the Morris Thompson Center, visitors can begin to discover the past, present, and future of Interior Alaska’s many and diverse Native languages. One can… Read More
Howard Luke’s Rifle
Early in 2020 Richard and Babes Coleman and I sat drinking coffee in my office as they told me about their years of friendship with esteemed local Alaska Native elder… Read More