Winter Wisdom- Weather Watching and Warm Clothing

01/27/23 • 65 min

Sam Demientieff (Holy Cross) explores the wonders and trials of Alaskan winters. He shares tips about looking for signs in the weather and choosing the right clothing for those conditions. Sam also explains the importance of passing on these skills and traditional wisdom to youth to keep Alaska Native culture strong. To view “Winter Wisdom- Weather Watching and Warm Clothing” visit www.morristhompsoncenter.org/past-online-events.
This program is the Season 3, January episode in Denakkanaaga’s Our People Speak series, which focuses on seasonal Alaska Native cultural topics. Please join us every second Friday of the month for discussions of a new topic by esteemed guest speakers. This program and series are proudly brought to you by the partnership between Denakkanaaga, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Please visit the “Events” tab on the Morris Thompson Center website to view upcoming and past programs and to sign up for updates about future cultural programs. For more information about this series and other programs hosted by Denakkanaaga, please visit www.denakkanaaga.org

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Small Dots Far Away, What Am I? Denaakk'e Kk'edon Ts'ednee in Winter

Join us as Lorraine David takes us into the depths of winter in Alaska long ago, when storytelling was a key activity to pass time and impart culture through the long nights. Lorraine shares a few of the stories told, called Kk'edon Ts'ednee, that communicate life lessons and creation stories. To view “Small Dots Far Away, What Am I? Denaakk'e Kk'edon Ts'ednee in Winter” visit www.morristhompsoncenter.org/past-online-events.
This program is the Season 1, December episode in Denakkanaaga’s Our People Speak series, which focuses on seasonal Alaska Native cultural topics. Please join us every second Friday of the month for discussions of a new topic by esteemed guest speakers. This program and series are proudly brought to you by the partnership between Denakkanaaga, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Please visit the “Events” tab on the Morris Thompson Center website to view upcoming and past programs and to sign up for updates about future cultural programs. For more information about this series and other programs hosted by Denakkanaaga, please visit www.denakkanaaga.org

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Joining Hands, Filling Plates: The Potlach Tradition

Chief Dr. Reverend Anna Frank and Travis Cole join us to share their knowledge and experiences of the potlach tradition. Potlaches involve family and friends gathering, gift giving, ceremony, and food. Anna and Travis will explain the purpose, types, and variations of this tradition across the region, as well as its cultural significance. To view “Joining Hands, Filling Plates: The Potlach Tradition” visit www.morristhompsoncenter.org/past-online-events.
This program is the Season 2, February episode in Denakkanaaga’s Our People Speak series, which focuses on seasonal Alaska Native cultural topics. Please join us in person the first Friday of the month, the second Friday of the month online, and fourth Friday of the month via podcast for discussions of a new topic by esteemed guest speakers. This program and series are proudly brought to you by the partnership between Denakkanaaga, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, with generous support from Doyon, Limited. Please visit the “Events” tab on the Morris Thompson Center website to view upcoming and past programs and to sign up for updates about future cultural programs. For more information about this series and other programs hosted by Denakkanaaga, please visit www.denakkanaaga.org