Belongings from the land has been developed in collaboration with the gwichin social and cultural institute. Written by indigenous scholar bob joseph, this book is a guide to understanding the legal document. Defending the porcupine herd, gwich in culture, and the arctic national wildlife refuge, sarah james is cited as saying, we are the caribou people. The centre houses the vuntut gwitchin government heritage offices where oral history research, traditional land mapping and cultural skills are part of the daily work. Air north, yukons airline is an economic investment and. These caves, located on the traditional territory of the vuntut gwitchin, contain evidence of. Special acknowledgement were given to patricia halladay, as well as the vuntut gwitchin heritage committee, community elders, language specialists and the first nation education program in the yukon department of education. We encourage people to access these resources full of history and wisdom of the elders. Until about 1840, gwichin traders travelled great distances and traded through middlemen known as trading chiefs. Sep 20, 2019 old crow is 80 miles north of the arctic circle in canadas yukon, in the homelands of the vuntut gwitchin, one of a string of indigenous gwichin villages stretching from the northwest. The vuntut gwitchin were among the first to embrace selfgovernment.
Note for security reasons, we do not post our employee email addresses. Feb 27, 2020 flather expressed gratitude for all the support provided by the vuntut gwitchin. Vuntut gwitchin chief dana tizyatramm said this morning from old crow the resolution received solid support last saturday, the third and final day of the first nations annual general assembly. Vuntut gwitchin government, old crow, yukon territory. People of the lakes by vuntut gwitchin first nation. Arctic national wildlife refuge drilling is next chapter in. Situated on the banks of the porcupine river, old crow is isolated from other surrounding. I dont know about the entire history, but within our recent history, for sure. Now those ancient stories, along with more recent history, have been collected in a book by the university of alberta press, called people of the lakes. Vuntut gwitchin resources the rich history and way of life of the vuntut gwitchin has been documented by the vuntut gwitchin government vgg in two excellent books. For thousands of years the tundra, forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains of the north yukon sustained the ancestors of modern gwitchin. Vuntut gwitchin first nation author the van tat gwichin provided the guidance and translation for this book, and gwichin elders shared their knowledge and were the impetus.
Mar, 2018 yukons vuntut gwitchin first nation is speaking out about american government plans for alaskas arctic national wildlife refuge anwr. Vuntut gwitchin members will go to polls may 2 cbc news. Over the last decade the vuntut gwitchin first nation has seen an increase in young adults wishing to pursue their education in many post secondary fields. This book consists of oral accounts that the elders have been recording for 50 years, representing more than 150 years of their history, all meticulously translated from gwichin. Vuntut gwitchin have a rich oral tradition and history in our language that holds cultural. We have indexed our american indian legends section by tribe to make them easier to locate. Many see the new leadership as a sign of generational. Stories of our van tat gwichin eldersgoogwandak nakhwachanjoo van tat gwich. His book, from the klondike to berlin, was shortlisted for a national book award. Anwr is home to the calving grounds of the porcupine caribou herd, a traditional food source for the gwichin.
The electoral district was known as old crow, named after the community it encompasses, before 1992. The office of the chief public health officer has released a statement regarding the new covid19 cases in the northwest territories nwt. The heritage branch consists of four full time staff members and a number of part time or seasonal professionals. For the van tat gwichin, the northern yukon is home, with a living history passed on. Fine but for insignificant bumping and previous owners signature on front endpaper. The book is a welcoming invitation for any reader interested in gwichin lives, aboriginal and canadian history, anthropology, religion, politics, and ethnohistory. Van tat gwichin shirleen smith, vuntut gwitchin on. Nakhwachanjoo van tat gwichin this book is a history of the vuntut gwitchin. Stories of our van tat gwichin eldersgoogwandak nakhwachanjoo van tat gwichin smith, shirleen, gwitchin, vuntut on. Canadas western arctic including the dempster highway, pp. As the name indicates, the language originally spoken by the people is.
The vuntut gwitchin first nation vgfn is a first nation in the northern yukon in canada. Vuntut gwitchin first nation community of old crow vuntut gwitchin first nation history old crow is the only yukon community located north of the arctic circle. For the van tat gwichin, the northern yukon is home, with a living history. Michael gates is a yukon historian and sometimes adventurer based in whitehorse. We live in the northernmost community of old crow located 128 km 80 miles north of the arctic circle at the confluence of the crow and porcupine rivers in canadas yukon territory. Mary kassi vuntut gwitchin oral history collection lapierre house. Uncover why vuntut gwitchin first nation is the best company for you.
Old crow lies north of the arctic circle, 100 kilometres from the nearest highway. Traditional knowledge book by erin sherry and vuntut gwitchin first nation. The vuntut gwitchin is the name of our people which in our language means people of the lakes. We protect the past to make sure it is a part of the present and the. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. Gwitchin words about life in dempster country traditional knowledge book by erin sherry and vuntut gwitchin first nation excerpt from the land still speaks. For the van tat gwichin, the northern yukon is home, with a living history passed on from elders to. The vuntut gwitchin first nation is committed to supporting our young people, as funding agencies cannot fully fund students. With vuntut gwitchin heritage, were continuing our theatre storytelling initiative, adapting yeenoo dai googwandak long ago stories. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Through culture camps, language workshops, storytelling events, and trips out. It is situated on the traditional territory of the vuntut gwitchin. First nation to the history and culture of the yukon and.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Congratulations to all these deserving award recipients for their special contributions to yukon history. Parc national vuntut is a national park located in northern yukon, canada. Old crow vuntut gwitchin first nation oral history edit the gwich. Read natural resource policy recommendations for the vuntut. The first nation has rejoined the umbrella organization. This book consists of oral accounts that the elders have been recording for 50.
Located 128 km north of the arctic circle at the confluence of the porcupine and crow rivers, old crow is the. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Find additional resources and downloadable materials here. People of the lakes is sure to garner praise and awards as it crosses genres and fulfills many obligations. Vuntut gwitchin first nation final agreement between the. Find out what works well at vuntut gwitchin first nation from the people who know best. A decade after parting ways, the vuntut gwitchin first nation and the council of yukon first nations cyfn are giving things another go. Vuntut gwitchin first nations new chief may be youngest. People of the lakes is the result of ten consecutive years of work from a community of less than 300 gwitch in dene from old crow, yukon it has won nine prizes since publication.
Vuntut gwitchin, meaning people of the lakes, refers to the people who live in. Apr, 2007 caribou and the culture of the vuntut gwitchin, produced in old crow, yukon by mary jane moses and tracy kassi. At that time in our history, the dogs listened very well to their master. The vuntut gwitchin have an ancient history marked by a continued connection to the land and the animals. Though not much is known about these historical clans, it is said that.
Well be back in old crow this fall developing this fall developing tloo thal grass pants a comical tale about first contact between a gwichin man and a group of white traders, and vah srigwehlik, from sarah abels story about the. Nakhwach anjoo van tat gwichin this book is a history of the vuntut gwitchin based on ten years of community research that was released in february 2010. Gwichin indian legends, myths, and stories this is our collection of links to gwichin folktales and traditional stories that can be read online. Vuntut gwitchin first nations new chief and council all under the age of 40 were sworn in earlier this month in old crow, yukon.
Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Situated on the banks of the porcupine river, old crow is accessible only by aircraft or by river and occasionally by winter road. Vuntut gwitchin have used plants such as willow, spruce, and. Traditional knowledge book by erin sherry and vuntut gwitchin first nation excerpt from the land still speaks. The vuntut gwitchin people have a strong cultural connection to. The vuntut gwitchin first nation has voted to rejoin the council of yukon first nations cyfn as an associate member. Vuntut gwitchin government responds to trump administration move to initiate process for oil and gas lease sales in the arctic national wildlife refuge april 20, 2018 media release for joe linklater. This investment provides economic sustainability for the first nation, jobs for its citizens and a transportation lifeline to old crow, the yukons only flyin community. The whole area of crow flats is covered by small and large lakes, thus giving our name. Zur mit dem aboriginal history book prize ausgezeichneten publikation vgl. Mcdonald translated the bible and other prayer and hymnal books that. The book is coauthored by vgg and shirleen smith with a huge contribution from the elders and vg heritage committee.
Read natural resource policy recommendations for the. The vuntut gwitchin climate change and health research in the northern yukon project was a three phase food security and climate change initiative in old crow. My uncle, joe linklater, he came into office at 33, dana tizyatramm said in an interview nov. The vuntut gwitchin identified economic development as a pressing need, and self government has been a catalyst for new investment. The park is managed through a partnership between the vuntut gwitchin first nation and parks canada. Vuntut gwitchin first nation careers and employment. Bluefish caves, 54 km southwest of the vuntut gwitchin first nation village of old crow, overlooks the bluefish river, a tributary of the porcupine river cinqmars 1979.
Atco will buy the solar energy, feed it into the grid, and redistribute it to the. Vuntut gwichin first nation cultural orientation and. Learn to speak the language of the vuntut gwitchin first nation. People of the lakes the university of alberta press. The youngest vuntut gwitchin chief in recent history only moved back to his home community six years ago after a difficult childhood on the streets of whitehorse. If you were to look at the map of canadas yukon, you will find old crow to be the only community located in the northern yukon territory. Vuntut national park protects the northern part of the vuntut gwitchin first nation traditional territory, and is valued as a place where gwichin teachings are passed from generation to generation. Vuntut gwitchin first nation collection vg19970803. Vuntut gwitchin first nation many people have a mental picture of the canadian north that juxtaposes beauty with harshness. The vuntut gwitchin first nation is installing enough solar panels to offset 190,000 litres of diesel per year. Heritage resources branch to preserve, protect, document and promote the culture and language of the vuntut gwitchin. Welcome to gwichin tribal council gwichin tribal council. Climate change in canadas yukon nprs scott simon speaks to paul josie, a member of the vuntut gwitchin first nation, about how climate change in canadas yukon territory is.
Explore the rich cultural heritage of the gwichin through artifacts, historic and. The chapter entitled, gwichin history and culture was written by ingrid kritsch and alestine andre and is one of nine chapters in this guide book. Vuntut gwitchin government reserves the right, but is not obligated, to remove comments or posts that are racist, sexist, abusive. Online collection of seven gwichin and other alaskan athabaskan legends about the trickster hero raven. It was designed to be the first official transcript of old crow history, the last village without road access in the yukon. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Read natural resource policy recommendations for the vuntut gwitchin first nation. Vuntut gwitchin climate change and health research in northern yukon 20072011 background. Vuntut gwitchin first nation will receive housing funding. Vuntut gwitchin cultural geography into vuntut gwichin. Indigenous leaders sign declaration stating climate change requires immediate action dana tizyatramm, chief of the vuntut gwitchin first nation, was. Nakhwachanjoo van tat gwichin this book is a history of the vuntut gwitchin based on ten years of community research that was released in february 2010. Members of the vuntut gwitchin first nation in old crow, yukon, many of whom are frustrated with their current chief and council, will go to the polls may 2.
Vuntut gwitchin first nation final agreement executive council. Old crow vuntut gwitchin first nation oral history. For an oral history account of the vuntut gwitchin people in their own words see people of the lakes. Vuntut gwitchin government vgg in two excellent books. Situated on the banks of the porcupine river, old crow is accessible only by aircraft or by. Reviews from vuntut gwitchin first nation employees about vuntut gwitchin first nation culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Vuntut gwitchin first nation natural resources book. Lessons from an industry impacted first nation in northern b. The book begins with an introduction to gwichin oral history, which provides an. The vuntut gwitchin first nation holds claim to this massive wilderness area known as niiiliinjik where fish spawn. The name vuntut gwitchin derives from our annual muskrat trapping season, where we move approximate 27 miles north from old crow, for the months of april to june. A traditional knowledge book by erin sherry and vuntut gwitchin firs. Land of the vuntut gwitch in an informative site about the geography, history, and culture of the gwitch in community of old crow.
Vuntut gwitchin is an electoral district which returns a member known as an mla to the legislative assembly of yukon in canada. Auspicious day as vuntut gwitchin rejoins council of. The vuntut gwitchin first nations final agreement made it possible for the first nation to acquire a 49% interest in air north, yukons airline. The vuntut information and operations centre highlights the natural and cultural treasures to be found in vuntut national park and elsewhere in vuntut gwitchin traditional territory. It is embodied in our stories, history, skills and practical. Vuntut national park was established in 1995 as part of the vuntut gwitchin first nation final agreement, to conserve, protect and present to canadians a portion of the north yukon natural region, to recognize vuntut gwitchin history and culture and to protect the traditional and current use of the park by the vuntut gwitchin. A traditional knowledge book by erin sherry and vuntut gwitchin first nation. The niiinliinjik fishing branch territorial park is a sacred area with a long history of special use. Vuntut gwitchin first nation vuntut gwitchin first nation connectivity profile general information. As the name indicates, the language originally spoken by the people is gwich. For the van tat gwichin, the northern yukon is home, with a living history passed on from elders to youth. Joint news release with vuntut gwitchin first nation the government of yukon and the government of canada are pleased to provide funding for the vuntut gwitchin first nation vgfn for the creation of ten utility buildings in old crow. Lapierre house is situated among the most remote destinations in north america. The early years, a pictorial book showcasing minnesota wrestling history.
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