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A Mother and her Granddaughter Legend by Alice Thrasher
A Long Time Ago host Ishmael Alunik airs Alice Thrasher storytelling. Alice is telling a legend of a mother and her granddaughter. Ishmael then plays a song called, "Silent Inuit" sung by Alice’s son, musician Willie Thrasher, followed by more…
A Man Sitting on Dogsled in Holman
A photo of a man sitting on dogsled in Holman with the harbour in the background.
A Man named Qauqsiqtuq then Another Unidentified Storyteller
Charlie Smith is telling a legend of a man named Quaqsiqtuq first in Iñupiatun then in English followed by another unidentified speaker who is storytelling in Inuvialuktun.
A Man Named Akak by Agnes Nigiyok Part 2 and Personal Life Stories
Agnes Nigiyok is continuing the story about the man named Akak who was killed then an RCMP investigation ensued a year later when the families involved were arrested and taken away and returned a year later. Agnes also tells about one man’s wife…
A Man Named Akak by Agnes Nigiyok Part 1
Agnes Nigiyok is storytelling about a man named Akak who was from Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay) who was married to a Kaniryuarmiut but his inlaws did not like him so they had him killed. To be continued.
A Man Drumming
A photo of a man drumming.
A Man and Snow House
A photo of Hiruna (Susie Tiktalik's brother, Annie Kunana's husband) standing in front of a snow house.
A Man and Snow House
A photo of Hiruna (Susie Tiktalik's brother, Annie Kunana's husband) standing in front of a snow house.
A Haunting Tale followed by The Girl Who Sank in Quicksand told by Agnes Nanogak
Agnes Nanogak is telling of a hunter’s haunting tale followed by a story of a girl who sinks into another world. (Note: The last five minutes of the tape is a recording of an unidentified man telling a story that was already in progress. This is…
A Group observing the Remains of a Sod House
The image shows the excavation of remains of a sod house (with entrance passage) at Avadlek Spit with a few people standing around it observing the remains. Foreground: David Roland; background: Sarah Meyook and Renie Arey.
A few short Legends and Drum Songs by Ralph Kimiksana
A Long Time Ago host Ishmael Alunik airs Elder Ralph Kimiksana who is storytelling. Ralph is telling a several short legends and ends with drum songs.
A few Dancers
The photo shows a few dancers from different areas. They include: Fort Good Hope-Old Crow, 2nd from left-Mary Kassi, Old Crow, women on right-Annie Nukon, Old Crow, Chief Hyacinthe Andre-Arctic Red, Lucy Moore, Inuvik.
A Dog Team with Boot Lake and Marine Bypass Road in the Background
A photo of a man and a dog team with Boot Lake and Marine Bypass Road in the background.
A caribou in Niaqulik
A caribou in Niaqulik.
A Barge on the Mackenzie River
A photo of Fraser Hunt on a barge on the Mackenzie River.
99 12 T SAMS School Concert-H
Children from Sir Alexander Mackenzie School perform songs, dances, skits, and plays in their school Christmas concert.
99 12 T Food Hunting and Gathering-H
Video interviews with Elders on their expertise on how to prepare traditional food, and harvesting techniques.
99 12 S Elections 99 Vince Teddy Donna Kisoun Floyd Roland Roger Allen Barry Elanik-H
Discussion and results on the 1999 Community Corporation elections. Interviews with Parks Canada representative, and MLA representatives. Volunteer Recognition Night footage. Self government segment.
99 11 T Life Long Ago Donald Kaglik retells his uncle Kimiksans story-H
Donald Kaglik retells his Uncle Kimiksan's story. Morris Nigiyok speaks of past winter and summer camps, festivals, games, and family.
99 11 T Elders Traditions William Kuptana Agnes Nanogak Goose Edward Ruben-H
William Kuptana, Agnes Nanogak Goose, and Edward Ruben speak of Elder traditions.
99 11 T Agnes Semmler Life in the Mackenzie Delta Agnes Goose Printmaking in Holman-H
Agnes Semmler speaks of life and family in the Mackenzie Delta. Agnes Goose explains the art and process of printmaking in Holman.