Special guest Hishinlai’ Peter shared some of the memories and experiences that have shaped her language learning journey with Alaska Native language Gwich’in, and how she teaches and encourages others… Read More
Past Livestreams
Our People Speak: Peeling Bark, Creating Art- Birch Bark Baskets
Basketry serves as a connection between our ancestors and ourselves today. For Interior Alaska Native people, basketry was traditionally made from birch bark and the baskets would be used to… Read More
Language Journeys: Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman on Denaakk’e Dedeenee
Special guest Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman shared some of the memories and experiences that have shaped his language learning journey with Alaska Native language Denaakk’e Dedeenee, and how he supports and… Read More
Tugging at Our Roots: Alaska Native Medicinal Plants
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
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
Make a Bird Ornament with Susan Paskvan
Join us for a kid-friendly activity, making a bird ornament for the holidays and learning about the Denaakk’e language and culture with Susan Paskvan, Native Language Coordinator, at Yukon-Koyukuk School… Read More