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Bubbly and Sticky: Making an Alaskan Sourdough Starter

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Sourdough was the hot trend during the pandemic. But Alaskans have known it far before it was trendy. Kathleen Hildebrand (Nulato) joins the series to speak about the foods that sustain Alaska Natives through the winter when reserves of meat and berries decrease. Sourdough, pilot bread, bannik, and oatmeal are some of the foods used… Read More

Connecting Alaska Native Culture to Health and Wellness

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Spring is a time for renewal. Consider renewing your commitment to health and well-being during this season and learn how culture can play a role. Jessica Black (Nenana, AK) and LaVerne Demientieff (Nenana, AK) join the series to speak about the connections between health, including physical, mental, and spiritual, and the continuation of cultural practices.

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

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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. Watch live at https://www.morristhompsoncenter.org/live/.

Fish Wheels: A Traditional Way to Catch Fish

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Summer has begun! June represents a time for Alaska Native people to prepare for the salmon run. Traditionally, one of those tasks would be creating and setting up a fish wheel. Special guests join the series to speak about how to make and use a fish wheel, as well as their cultural importance. Watch live… Read More

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

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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.… Read More

Respecting the Fall Harvest: Field Dressing Skills

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK, United States

Fall hunting season is coming up! Do you know how to process your harvest? Earl Mahler explains how to use field dressing skills to respectfully harvest game this season. He delves into preparations needed for field dressing and utilizing the different parts of the harvest. Earl also highlights the connection between these skills and respectful… Read More

Native Storytelling: Ways to Carry on Native Values

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Native storyteller Frank Yaska joins us as we discuss storytelling and its role in Interior Alaska’s Native cultures and values. Our People Speak is a collaboration between Denakkanaaga, TCC and Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. It is made possible through the generous support of Doyon, Limited. You can watch this program at https://www.morristhompsoncenter.org/live/.

Preparing for Winter with Traditional Knowledge

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At this time of the year individuals throughout Alaska are busy preparing for the upcoming winter months. On the October edition of Our People Speak, Native elder Rev. Dr. Anna Frank, originally of Minto and college student Taniesha Moses of Northway, discuss traditional and modern ways that are used to prepare. Our People Speak is… Read More

Traditional Native Protocols: Carrying on the Native Way of Life

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For many generations Athabascan people of Interior Alaska have relied on their traditional values and protocols to carry out their Native way of life. In this program we talk with Native leaders, Chief Andy Jimmie and MIranda Wright, to discuss Native protocals and how they are being used in this day and age. Watch live… Read More

The Holiday Show

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Tune in to hear Elders reminisce about celebrating Christmas when they were young.