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Photo of elder lady kneeling over pile of wood attempting to kindle fire for the Tea Boiling contest, Muskrat Jamboree 2001.

Photo of two elders at the Muskrat Jamboree events site, 2001.

Elders in traditional parkas sitting on snow bank enjoy watching Muskrat Jamboree events, 2001.

Two Elders interact during Northern Games events held in Tuktoyaktuk, 1974.

Elders drumming with traditional caribou-skin drums on stage at Tuk Summer Games (Northern Games)

Sandy Wolki telling a story on Day 1 of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering. Agnes White introduces him with input from Fred Wolki.

Sandy Wolki telling a story on the third day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering.

Fred Wolki telling a story about his mother killing a bear.

Fred introduces himself to the other workshop attendees on the first day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering. Fred, Agnes, and Sandy discuss places their families have lived. Sandy tells a short story in Inuvialuktun, followed by Agnes…

Fred Wolki telling a story on the third day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering.

Agnes White telling stories on the second day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering.

3 clips of Agnes White telling stories on the first day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering. Clip one is Agnes introducing herself and talking about her family. She tells stories about nomadic living and the places her family has lived,…

Agnes White telling stories on the third day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering. The first clip is Agnes telling about other endings to the story Sandy Wolki had just told. The second clip is Agnes finishing the story of her grandfather…

In the first clip Annie Thrasher introduces herself and tells stories on the second day of Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering. The second clip is Annie talking about family names.

Elders speak to family and friends and send greetings on the Native Language Program

Cathy Cockney is interviewing Edward Ruben in English about his family genealogy. Edward is also shares memories and stories from his younger days.

Olga Roland and Madeline Smith speak to family and friends and send greetings on the People Speak Inuit Program

Ivy Raddi is completing her life stories, is sharing memories of her younger days, and is sharing her wisdom and advice to the listeners. Final, part 5.

Kenneth Peeloolook is sharing his memories of when he was a young man in Alaska of his life experiences, part two. To be continued.

Inuvik, N.T. Elders Kenneth Peeloolook and Tommy Kalinek share their thoughts, opinions, and words of wisdom in regards to the new government and the natural gas pipeline followed by Inuvik Elder Madeline Smith sends greetings to friends and family…

Elders Kenneth Peeloolook, Rebecca Chicksi, Ruth Alunik,Tommy Kalinek, Joe Nasogaluk Sr., and other Elders speak to family and friends and send greetings on the People Speak Inuit program.

Christina Noksana is storytelling about her personal life story, part 1. To be continued.

A Long Time Ago host Beatrice Niptanateak airs Amos Tumma storytelling. Amos is completing the story about an orphan.

Joe Nasogaluak is storytelling a story that was already in progress about Caucasion bowhead whale hunters and more Caucasion people arriving, and about the many ways that Inuvialuit ways of life have changed since then.

Sammy Lennie introducing himself and telling stories on the first day of the Inuvialuit Elders Storytelling Gathering. He talks about dog harnesses and measurements as well as traditional food and gets other workshop attendees talking too.