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A video of Elder Abe Okpik speaking about his childhood and Elder Albert Oliver speaking about carving.

This is a video of Edith Haougak and an unidentified female Elder. They talk about what their lives were like when they were growing up, where they lived, and what the people did to survive on the land.

This first part of this video shows interviews with four Elders: Sarah Meyook, Jean Tardiff, Kathleen Hansen, and Dora Malegana. They talk about their lives in the Delta and on the Coast. The second part of the video shows winners of the 1993 Mad…

A video of Elder Ruth Negeonak telling stories from her childhood and Elder Marcus Ruben fiddling, accompanied by Elder Norman Kudlak on guitar.

A video of Elder Silas Kangegana talking about his experiences herding reindeer in Reindeer Station, Northwest Territories.

A video of Christmas and New Year's greetings sent from students and family in the Gwich'in, Inuvialuktun, and French classes at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School (SAMS) in Inuvik. The video also includes Elder Nora Ruben speaking about past Christmases…

A video of elders speaking about their lives in the North Slope Boreal Coast and Sam Green sharing a story about when he traveled from Herschel Island to Johnny Green Bay.

A video of Elders Raddi Koiksak and Edward Ruben speaking in Inuvialuktun.

A video of elders telling stories about when they were young.

Cathy Cockney is interviewing Andrew and Eva Joe in English about their family genealogies.

Elder Buster Kailek is sharing memories of long ago and of how they lived long ago out on the land. Part 1. To be continued.

Elder Buster Kailek is sharing more memories of long ago and of how they lived long ago out on the land. Part 2. To be continued.

Elder Buster Kailek is sharing more memories of long ago and of how they lived, of reindeer herding, of lifestyle changes, as well as of when Inuvik was just starting up, and more. Part 3. To be continued.

Elder Buster Kailek is completing his stories of his memories of long ago and of how they lived. Final, part 4.

Cathy Cockney is interviewing Agnes Kayotuk about her family genealogy in English.

Agnes White and Murille Nagy interview Agnes Kayotuk about she and her family’s travels, places they lived, and their lifestyle long ago to her present lifestyle followed by an interview with Agnes Nasogaluak of her personal life stories and…

Cathy Cockney is interviewing Christine Klengenberg about her family genealogy with help from interpreter Agnes White

Cathy Cockney interviews Edgar Kotokak about his family genealogy with help from interpreter Agnes White.

Edgar Kotokak and Andy Cockney are telling oldtime stories including their lifestyle stories while speaking with the unidentified interviewer.

Edgar Kotokak then Jimmy Komeak are telling lifestyle stories and being interviewed by an unidentified interviewer.

George Krengnektak telling a story on the third day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering.

George Krengnektak introduces himself and tells stories of his life on the first day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering. The stories are about living outdoor life, his family, and where he has lived. He also tells stories about taking…

Mary Kudlak sharing a story and a song on the third day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering.

Mary Kudlak introduces herself on the second day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering.

Elizabeth Kuptana and George Krengnektak saying their good-byes as they depart on the final day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering.