This song was recorded by Josephine Semaken during midnight mass in Galena in 1985. Vincent Yaska and Sanders Cleaver were playing violin and Billy Demoski was playing guitar that year. Archie Thurmond can be heard singing. This is Josephine's personal recording.

Christ Was Born on Christmas Day

Listening To Birds

Speakers included:
Fred John, Jr.
Anne Thomas and other representatives of Chitna Native Corp.
Victor Joseph and Nick Alexia, Sr. of Tanana Chiefs Conference
Benedict Snowball, Stebbins community (17 mins in)
Liz Medicine Crow of First Alaskans Institute
Gwendolyn John reads a message from 9 Tribes of Northern County of San Diego
George Demintieff Holly dedicates a Dena'ina song (29 mins in)
Nick Jackson, Ahtna Elder (36 mins in)
Ahtna Native Corporation Board members (38 mins in) (2 men and one lady - Karen Linnell)
Gwendolyn John (44 mins in)
Harry John (45 mins in)
Debbie Titus (46 mins in)
Becky Semler (47 mins in)
Diane John (49 mins in)
Pamela Sam (49 mins in)
Fred John, Jr. gifts gifts (50 mins in)
Michelle Anderson of Ahtna (52 mins in)
Fred John, Jr. final remarks (54 mins in)

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Walk for Tsucde Speeches 5-31-14

A group of us went for a boat ride along the Huslia River. We kept pretty quiet. My dad and brother talked a little bit, and my brother called for a moose. We didn't see a moose on that ride, but sure enjoyed being in the area. 

Moose Calling on the Huslia River

Listen to an interview with Anthony Shavings, a Cup’ig artist from Nunavak Island, as he shares his journey into ulu-making. Raised by his grandparents, Anthony grew up immersed in cultural traditions and values that shape his craft today. Listen as he discusses the significance of his grandfather’s legacy, his ulu making journey, and his thoughts on cultural preservation and authenticity in a modern world.

Background music by Royalty Free Background Music on SoundCloud: @royaltyfreebackgroundmusic

Exploring Ulu Making with Anthony Shavings

Join Anthony Shavings, a Cup’ig artist from Mekoryuk, Alaska, as he shares his journey into ulu-making and its cultural significance. Raised by his grandparents, Anthony’s craft is deeply influenced by his heritage. In this interview, he discusses the legacy of his grandfather and the cultural importance of his craft.

Background music: Yup'ik singing and dancing recorded by Angela Gonzalez (@ayatlin) at the Indigenous Peoples' Day event, Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska (2017).

Anthony Shavings on Ulu Making and Cultural Heritage

I wanted to see what the girls learned at the Kids Day event in Anchorage on April 20.

Kids Day In Anchorage - What The Kids Learned at Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center

Quote From Eliza Jones (Athabascan) Read By Mattox Metcalf At #aksummit

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