Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Denendeh Denendeh René Fumaleau Published to mark the 15th anniversary of the Dene organization. Excerpts from the writings of the Dene and Father Fumoleau's photographs (135) capture the spirit of this people. OL13306784W
The subarctic Indians and the fur trade, 1680-1860 The subarctic Indians and the fur trade, 1680-1860 John Collin Yerbury Presents and interprets historical documents which trace the changes which occurred in Canadian Athapaskan Indian society as a result of the fur trade. OL13369971W
Two old women Two old women Velma Wallis Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival is a classic Athabascan Indian tale of survival, filled with suspense and wisdom as told by Velma Wallis, an outstanding Native Ameri… OL16032026W
Walter Harper, Alaska native son Walter Harper, Alaska native son Mary F. Ehrlander xx, 196 pages ; 24 cm OL19729671W
The economic use by native peoples of the resources of the Slave River Delta The economic use by native peoples of the resources of the Slave River Delta Ken Bodden Masters thesis. Study attempts to prove that natural resources harvested from the Slave River Delta are economically important to the community of Fort Resolution. OL20508528W
Villagers, Athabaskan Indian life along the Yukon River Villagers, Athabaskan Indian life along the Yukon River Fejes, Claire. Account of author's trip up the Tanana and Yukon rivers visiting Athabaskan Indian villages along the way. OL3342601W
The year of Miss Agnes The year of Miss Agnes Kirkpatrick Hill Ten-year-old Fred (short for Frederika) narrates the story of school and village life among the Athapascans in Alaska during 1948 when Miss Agnes arrived as the new teacher. OL42395W
The blue raven The blue raven Ted Harrison When hard times befall the Athapaskan Indians living on the banks of the Yukon River, Nik, a young brave, sets out on a perilous journey to find the Great Shaman and get help for his people. OL4311609W
Narrow road to the deep north Narrow road to the deep north Katherine McNamara "A poet recently returned from the literary salons of Paris, the author takes a job teaching in a remote region in the interior of Alaska. As she comes to know the region and its peoples - as she lea… OL7797881W