Mending the Net: Ӱ Native Elders Mentoring Elders
Denakkanaaga is proud to partner with the University of Ӱ to hold annual “Elders Mentoring Elders” culture camps. The camps teach participants traditional activities based on Athabascan values that include honoring ancestors, respect for knowledge, and wisdom from life experiences. Intergenerational transmission of cultural practices and way of life adds to our overall well-being and is an essential part of keeping the culture alive and thriving for generations to come. The goal of the camps is to create a space for those 50 years and older to learn traditional ways from other Elders. It is our hope that the participants will return home and teach others what they’ve learned to help carry on the Native ways.
This project is funded by the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity, Office of Minority Health (Grant #1CPIMP211317-01-00). Produced by Ӱ FRAME Film Productions.
Speakers
Mentor ...
Canoe Building ...
Snowshoe Building ...
Drum Making ...
Fishnet Weaving ...
Beading and Tufting ...
Values & Storytelling ...
Moose Hide Tanning ...
Plant Gathering & Salve ...
Beaver Hide Tanning ...
Language Games ...
Fish Ice Cream ...
Production Crew
Executive Producers ...
Co-Producers ...
Producer/Director ...
Camera & Editing ...
Music ...
Paava Iñupiaq Dancers
Kingikmiut, sung by Christopher Topkok
"Hallelujah" by Sonny Luke
"Howards' Mother's Song," sung by Norman Carlo