The Alaska Native Reader
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The Alaska Native Reader
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Author : Maria Sháa Tláa Williams
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2009-09-25
The Alaska Native Reader written by Maria Sháa Tláa Williams and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-25 with Social Science categories.
Alaska is home to more than two hundred federally recognized tribes. Yet the long histories and diverse cultures of Alaska’s first peoples are often ignored, while the stories of Russian fur hunters and American gold miners, of salmon canneries and oil pipelines, are praised. Filled with essays, poems, songs, stories, maps, and visual art, this volume foregrounds the perspectives of Alaska Native people, from a Tlingit photographer to Athabascan and Yup’ik linguists, and from an Alutiiq mask carver to a prominent Native politician and member of Alaska’s House of Representatives. The contributors, most of whom are Alaska Natives, include scholars, political leaders, activists, and artists. The majority of the pieces in The Alaska Native Reader were written especially for the volume, while several were translated from Native languages. The Alaska Native Reader describes indigenous worldviews, languages, arts, and other cultural traditions as well as contemporary efforts to preserve them. Several pieces examine Alaska Natives’ experiences of and resistance to Russian and American colonialism; some of these address land claims, self-determination, and sovereignty. Some essays discuss contemporary Alaska Native literature, indigenous philosophical and spiritual tenets, and the ways that Native peoples are represented in the media. Others take up such diverse topics as the use of digital technologies to document Native cultures, planning systems that have enabled indigenous communities to survive in the Arctic for thousands of years, and a project to accurately represent Dena’ina heritage in and around Anchorage. Fourteen of the volume’s many illustrations appear in color, including work by the contemporary artists Subhankar Banerjee, Perry Eaton, Erica Lord, and Larry McNeil.
The Alaska Reader
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Author : Anne Hanley
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum
Release Date : 2005
The Alaska Reader written by Anne Hanley and has been published by Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
More than 1.3 million people visit Alaska each year to experience its unique history, abundant wildlife, diverse cultures, and natural beauty. This book enriches that experience. Here is a collection of authentic voices, oral and written, that depicts Alaska with intelligence, integrity, and authenticity. Encompassing classic and contemporary writers and storytellersestablished and new, insiders and outsidersthis anthology includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and oral tradition. Several books that have recently gained national attention are highlighted: Seth Kantner's Ordinary Wolves, Marjo.
Native American Voices
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Author : Susan Lobo
language : en
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall
Release Date : 2001
Native American Voices written by Susan Lobo and has been published by Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
Native American Voices is a unique collection of works designed to present readers with an exciting view into the diverse field of Native American Studies. Editors Susan Lobo and Steve Talbot incorporate a hemispheric approach that reflects the varied perspectives, histories, and realities of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The collection contains not only scholarly articles but also journalistic selections, oral history and testimony, songs, poetry, and other documents that bring into focus the multidisciplinary nature of this field. Maps and original artwork provide further context for the selections, and an extensive tribal name index and lists of key terms facilitate both reference and comparative study.
Alaska S Natives Vocab Readers Below Level Grade 6 Unit 2 Selection 5 Book 10 6pk
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Author : Reading
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Release Date : 2009-06
Alaska S Natives Vocab Readers Below Level Grade 6 Unit 2 Selection 5 Book 10 6pk written by Reading and has been published by Houghton Mifflin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
What The Elders Have Taught Us
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Release Date : 2013-04-08
What The Elders Have Taught Us written by and has been published by Graphic Arts Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-08 with Social Science categories.
“This wonderful book gives the reader a glimpse into the cultural soul of the Alaska Native people, revealing how culture is very much alive and traditions are thriving.” — Margaret Nelson, Tlingit, Eagle moiety, President and CEO Alaska Native Heritage Center As Alaska’s Native peoples confront contemporary challenges, they increasingly find strength in the traditional values and practices that have sustained their cultures for millennia. In stirring words, What the Elders Have Taught Us pays tribute to the first Alaskans and the ancient values they consider paramount. Ten essayists, one from each of Alaska’s diverse Native cultures, were asked to write about a specific value that is common to all, lessons that have been part of their oral teachings for countless generations. The resulting essays are infused with personal reflection as well as profound truths. Featuring Roy Corral’s outstanding photography, What the Elders Have Taught Us offers rare insight into the lives of Alaska’s First People—at work and play, in celebration and sorrow—living out the legacy handed down by the elders.
Our Voices
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Author : James Ruppert
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Our Voices written by James Ruppert and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Literary Collections categories.
Storytelling is an important, vibrant tradition among the Native peoples of the Far North, especially in the Athabaskan communities of interior Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Here for the first time is an anthology of the best stories that Athabaskan speakers tell about themselves, their communities, and the cold, beautiful world of the Far North. Showcased are twenty accomplished Native storytellers, recognized as masters by their people, who come from the Deg Hit'an, Koyukon, Gwich'in, Northern and Southern Tutchone, Kaska, Tagish, Upper and Lower Tanana, Tanacross, Upper Kuskokwim, Dena'ina, Ahtna, and Eyak communities. Men and women, young and old, recount popular tales of legendary times, such as how Raven Shaped the World. They also share meaningful, sometimes intimate, stories about their own lives, their families, or the history of their people. These evocative, wonderfully crafted stories are a literary treasure trove; entertaining, enchanting, and offering an unforgettable glimpse of the Native peoples who live under the bright lights of the Far North.
Alaska Native Cultures And Issues
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Author : Libby Roderick
language : en
Publisher: University of Alaska Press
Release Date : 2010-07-15
Alaska Native Cultures And Issues written by Libby Roderick and has been published by University of Alaska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-15 with Social Science categories.
Making up more than ten percent of Alaska's population, Native Alaskans are the state's largest minority group. Yet most non-Native Alaskans know surprisingly little about the histories and cultures of their indigenous neighbors, or about the important issues they face. This concise book compiles frequently asked questions and provides informative and accessible responses that shed light on some common misconceptions. With responses composed by scholars within the represented communities and reviewed by a panel of experts, this easy-to-read compendium aims to facilitate a deeper exploration and richer discussion of the complex and compelling issues that are part of Alaska Native life today.
Native Cultures In Alaska
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Author : Alaska Geographic Association
language : en
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Release Date : 2012-11-15
Native Cultures In Alaska written by Alaska Geographic Association and has been published by Graphic Arts Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-15 with Social Science categories.
In the minds of most Americans, Native culture in Alaska amounts to Eskimos and igloos....The latest publication of the Alaska Geographic Society offers an accessible and attractive antidote to such misconceptions. Native Cultures in Alaska blends beautiful photographs with informative text to create a striking portrait of the state's diverse and dynamic indigenous population.
Alaska Native Americans
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Author : Carole Marsh
language : en
Publisher: Gallopade International
Release Date : 2011-03-01
Alaska Native Americans written by Carole Marsh and has been published by Gallopade International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
One of the most popular misconceptions about American Indians is that they are all the same-one homogenous group of people who look alike, speak the same language, and share the same customs and history. Nothing could be further from the truth! This book gives kids an A-Z look at the Native Americans that shaped their state's history. From tribe to tribe, there are large differences in clothing, housing, life-styles, and cultural practices. Help kids explore Native American history by starting with the Native Americans that might have been in their very own backyard! Some of the activities include crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, and decipher the code.
Alaska Native Languages Preservation And Enhancement Act Of 1991
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Indian Affairs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Alaska Native Languages Preservation And Enhancement Act Of 1991 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Indian Affairs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Foreign Language Study categories.